Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Daw Tan Hai pledged all support for the 514 domestic and international exhibitors to showcase their products and services.
Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Handicrafts and Wood Industry Association (HAWA), said that VIFA-EXPO 2019 is the largest annual trade fair in this sector featuring wooden furniture, handicrafts, interior decoration and support services. He said there is.
With more than 2,400 stalls spread over 35,000 square meters, the event is expected to attract visitors from 80 countries and territories around the world.
Most of the participating foreign exhibitors were from Taiwan (China), Singapore, the United States, Canada, China, France, India, Denmark, Hong Kong, Ireland, the Netherlands, South Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, Brazil, Seychelles.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the export value of wooden furniture and forest products reached $9.3 billion last year, an annual increase of 16.81%, making the country the largest foreign exchange earner in the agricultural sector.
On this occasion, the organizing committee presented awards to the winners of the 2018-2019 interior and exterior design competition. Eight of the best works will be exhibited at the fair.
HAWA also held several seminars to provide information on the main wood and interiors markets and share business experiences.
Co-sponsored by the City Industry and Trade Bureau, HAWA, and HAWA Corp., the fair will run until March 9th. –VNA
