Quang Ninh (VNA) - The Vietnam-China International Trade Fair 2015 opened in Mong Cai city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on December 16 with the participation of over 300 Chinese businesses.
On display at 470 pavilions are competitive products from Vietnam and China including agro-forestry and aquatic products, machines, equipment, electronics, handicrafts and wooden furniture.
A string of sidelines activities will include a street festival, a trade and tourism promotion workshop and a singing programme on the border river. A number of memoranda of understanding and contracts are expected to be signed during the event.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee said the fair offers a chance for both sides’ businesses to promote trade and tourism activities, seek investment opportunities and introduce unique tourism products.
It promotes trade exchange through Mong Cai border gate economic zone and contributes to enhancing the friendship and neighbourliness between Vietnam and China , he added.-VNA