Events

Forum on support industry to take place in Ha Noi

HA NOI — The Viet Nam Electronic Industry Association (VEIA) will join with Thailand’s Reed Tradex Co to organize a forum on support industry in the capital on April 8.

The upcoming forum will discuss the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on domestic support industries, as well as what steps businesses need to take to prepare for the future. — VNS Photo

The forum will discuss the impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on domestic support industries, as well as what steps businesses need to take to prepare for the future, organisers said.

Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, Deputy Managing Director and General Manager Vietnam of Reed Tradex Co, described the event as a valuable chance for top executives, management members, and decision makers to share technical knowledge and seek new opportunities to cooperate.

The forum will be organised under the framework of the Viet Nam Manufacturing Expo 2016, which will take place from April 6-8, 2016 at the Ha Noi International Center for Exhibition.

With the participation of 200 brands from 20 countries, this event is expected to sharpen and encourage supporting industries in Viet Nam to keep up with, or lead the change, that the promising future of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will bring.

Participating enterprises would also enjoy the chance to expand their markets for machinery and know-how with 10,000 buyers who are actively seeking new machinery, materials and chemicals, and measuring, control and test equipment, besides parts and components that would best fit their operational needs, Yuaikwarmdee said.

The expo will be held along with Sheet Metalex Viet Nam 2016, the country’s first-ever exhibition of sheet metal fabrication technology and machinery.

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International Bicycle Exhibition to showcase brands

The Vietnam International Bicycle Exhibition 2016 will take place at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre, 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Ha Noi from April 7 to 10.

The event is expected to allow Vietnamese and international businesses to advertise their brands and advanced products and seek potential partners in Viet Nam and other South East Asian countries.

Vietnam Cycle 2016 will also give an opportunity to bicycle and electric bike manufacturers from developed countries to exchange experiences with participants.

Last year, the exhibition attracted famous brands such as Thong Nhat Bike, JettCycle, Trinx and Strongman, besides Asama, Bamboo bike and Fornix, and various products such sport bikes, electric bikes, children bicycles and bicycle accessories and components.

This show expects to attract about 16,000 visitors, including trade buyers and the public.

Events

Vietnamese firms to attend construction expo in Myanmar

The third edition of BuildTech Yangon in Myanmar will be held from May 26 to 28 at the Myanmar Convention Centre.

BuildTech Yangon 2016 has attracted 120 exhibitors from many countries and territories, including Austria, China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Viet Nam, Singapore and Myanmar.

Visitors at BuildTech Yangon 2015. — VNS Photo Courtesy of organisers
HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — The third edition of BuildTech Yangon

In addition to staple exhibits from the construction machinery building materials and mechanical engineering segments, the expo will showcase equipment, machinery and solutions on facilities management, interior finishing and architectural solutions.

This new focus is in line with recent developments in Myanmar’s construction sector which is booming following the opening up of Myanmar’s economy to the world.

Meanwhile, increased awareness of construction and workplace safety has given rise to a greater focus on safety and disaster prevention in this year’s BuildTech Yangon, according to the organisers.

U Tha Htay, president of Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association, said: “The infrastructure construction sector is the second largest market in the Myanmar construction industry that is worth an estimated US$765 million.

“The government’s focus on improving infrastructure in Myanmar will see the major development of new roads, buildings, pipelines and electrical grids. At the same time, a sharp rise in foreign direct investment has seen a big growth in demand for new office space as well as housing for expatriates.”

Organised by Sphere Exhibits, a subsidiary of Singapore Press Holdings, and co-organised by the Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Association, the show is expected to attract over 4,500 visitors.

Events

HCM City to host pharmaceutical expo

The Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition, or Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2016, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, HCM City, from August 11 to 13.

The expo is an annual exhibition of Vietnamese healthcare industry, hosted by the ministries of health and industry and trade. The exhibition will have five events: Vietnam International Exhibition on Medical and Laboratory Equipments; Vietnam International Exhibition on Pharmaceutical Products and Processing, Packaging Machinery; Vietnam International Exhibition on Hospital and Equipments; and Vietnam International Exhibition on Ophthalmology; besides Vietnam International Exhibition on Dental Materials and Equipments.

A conference will also introduce the Vietnamese medical and pharmaceutical market and trade policies when doing business in Viet Nam, which will be hosted by related departments and associations of the health ministry of Viet Nam.