Vu Thi Thuy, head of Vietnam Trade Office in Hong Kong (first, left) introduces Vietnamese products to visitors. (Photo: VNA)Hong Kong (VNA) – Some Vietnamese specialties are on display at HongKong Food Expo 2023 which is taking place from August 17-21 at the Hong KongConvention and Exhibition Centre (China).
Dao Thi Kim Hoa - CEO of the Vietnam Cashew Nut ProcessingTechnology Joint Stock Company CPT, in Binh Phuoc province, said this is thefirst time the company has participated in this fair.
It is an opportunityfor her company to expand its export market and increase the capacity of thefactory, she said, adding that it is expected to create more employment forlocal farmers and their workers as well as bring safe products for consumers.
Vu Thi Thuy, head of the Vietnam Trade Officein Hong Kong, said that Vietnamese businesses are interested in the Hong Kongmarket, thereby introducing their products to the regional market.
Everyyear, the Consulate General in Hong Kong has a booth to introducetypical Vietnamese products, Thuy said, adding that the Trade Officeencourages Vietnamese businesses, who are interested in but yet to cometo the fair, to send samples and catalogs of their products to exhibit.
HongKong Food Expo 2023 is among five trade fairs that was opened on August17 by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The fairs,namely Hong Kong Food Expo 2023, Home Delights Expo, Beauty &Wellness Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair, saw theparticipation of over 1,800 exhibitors from 24 countries and territoriesworldwide.
As one of the most important events in the foodindustry in Hong Kong, the Food Expo brings together leading foodexporters and importers in the world and region. It aims to helpenterprises have more opportunities to exchange and do marketresearch./.
