Vietnam EXPO 2001 to open in Ha Noi



Ha Noi, April 7 (VNA) -- More than 450 domestic and foreign enterprises will display their products in more than 500 pavilions covering 20,000 sq.m. at the 11th International Trade Fair, Viet Nam EXPO 2001, to be held at the Giang Vo Exhibition and Trade Fair Centre in Ha Noi from April 10-14.

Among the participants will be 218 firms from 16 countries, including China, Malaysia, Russia, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, which will display industrial products, motorbikes, consumer goods, cosmetics....

More than 200 domestic enterprises involved in industry, garments, foodstuffs and traditional crafts will also show their wares.

A workshop titled "Knowledge-led Economy-Trade-New Trend of the 21st century" will be held on April 11 to introduce to entrepreneurs and consumers a new economic model drawing much public attention.--VNA