The fair, organised by the Malaysian Gifts and Premium Entrepreneur Association (MGPA), involves more than 300 businesses from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam, showcasing a wide range of products.

Vietnam's pavilion with diversified and skillful art and handicraft products has attracted many entrepreneurs and visitors.

Vietnamese Commercial Counsellor Vu Van Canh said that the Embassy of Vietnam has joined this fair because the country has strong potential for art and handicrafts.

He expressed hope that through KLIGP 2012, Vietnamese products will be introduced to Malaysian customers as well as international friends, thus promoting the export of these products.

According to Vu Van Canh, bilateral trade between Vietnam and Malaysia has increased annually by an average 20 percent in recent years. In 2011, two-way trade reached US$6.66 billion, with Vietnam’s exports to Malaysia accounting for US$2.76 billion.