Int’l trade exposition on big names opens

Int’l trade exposition on big names opens

12/01/2008 -- 9:47 PM

Ha Noi (VNA)- The Viet Nam-WTO Trade Exposition-2008 was opened in Ha Noi on January 12 to give the public an overview of Viet Nam’s economy in the first year of its World Trade Organisation membership.

In his opening speech, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Thanh Bien highlighted the event as a venue of famous trademarks from countries with huge investments in Viet Nam .

It is also the exhibition of achievements recorded by ministries, industries and localities as well as promotion of the country’s tourism, services and fine art articles.

Head of the organising board Luong Van Tu described the event as a big opportunity for businesses to sign trade and investment deals, on both bilateral and multilateral basis.

During the exposition, there will be workshops on the Vietnamese stock market and foreign investment.

The event will last till January 17.--Enditem

(VNAgency)