International market open to Vietnamese support industries
More than 9,700 visitors to three exhibitions on support industries in Vietnam indicates that the international market is open to all support industry businesses in the country.
This is the first time the “Vietnam-Japan Support Industries Exhibition”, “Industrial Components & Subcontracting Vietnam 2011”, and the “Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2011” have been organised simultaneously in the same venue, showcasing state-of-the-art technologies and high-quality spare parts to promote the development of support industries in Vietnam.
Chanin Khaochan, Director of the Office of Industrial Development (BUILD) under the Department of Investment of Thailand, said visitors have the chance to access modern technologies displayed by businesses from Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.
“I hope that exhibitors will cooperate closely with each other to produce high-quality products, and that visitors can utilize new technologies to develop their businesses,” he said.
Vivien Yen, Senior Executive of the International Trade Development under Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation, said Vietnam’s support industries have advantages and opportunities for development.
She said she hopes members of the Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation will seek Vietnamese and Japanese partners at the exhibitions.
Giang Van Anh, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin), said he went to the exhibitions seeking business partners and chances to develop production.
“The exhibitions will promote cooperation between inventors, manufacturers, and customers,” he said. – VOV