Addressing a press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23, Tran Ngoc Liem, director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)’s Ho Chi Minh City Branch, noted that fair is an important trade promotion event for businesses keen to introduce new products and technologies in wood production and processing.

The fair will also provide an opportunity for business to seek partners, expand export markets, and join global supply chain, he added.

VIFA ASEAN 2024 will have 1,000 booths set up by more than 300 exhibitors from 11 countries and territories worldwide.

Products on display will include indoor and outdoor furniture, home decoration and handicrafts, machinery, equipment, accessories, and tools for the wood processing and handicrafts industries.

The fair was first held in 2023, featuring nearly 200 exhibitors across 600 booths. Thousands of Vietnamese and foreign visitors participated in the event last year, and the figure is expected to double in this year’s fair.

Source: VOV