Vietnamese stall at Hong Kong Food Expo (Photo: VNA) Hong Kong (VNA) – The Vietnamese ConsulateGeneral and Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong (China) are introducing a variety of Vietnamesespecialties at the Hong Kong Food Expo from August 11-15.
As one of the most important events of HongKong's food and beverage sector, the expo was organised by the Hong Kong TradeDevelopment Council and drew exhibitors from Europe, the US, Canada, Japan,the Republic of Korea, China and Southeast Asian countries.
Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong PhamBinh Dam expressed his hope that from 2023, more Vietnamese agriculturalcompanies and products will be introduced at the event.
Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Hong KongVu Thi Thuy hailed Hong Kong as a promising market for Vietnamese food andbeverages as it imports almost consumer goods and food instead of producingthem.
According to the official, both sides share similaritiesin consumption culture while Vietnamese products such as rice, seafood, spices,cashew nuts, pepper and coffee are popular in Hong Kong.
On the occasion, the Hong Kong International TeaFair, the Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo are also heldsimultaneously.
Last year, the Hong Kong Food Expo attracted 545 exhibitorsand 370,000 visitors./.
