More than 100 domestic and foreign companies from China, India, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea and other countries brought in their latest cars, motorbikes, and products for the support and services industry at the annual Autopetro expo.

The Vietnam Coal and Mining Corp presented its heavy trucks sold under the Craz Kamaz and Scania brands that use technologies from Russia, Ukraine and Sweden.

Hyundai Motor is showcasing its latest models of Getz Accent and Santa Fe among others.

On the opening day, six Taiwan-made motorcycle scooters such as Hoa Lam-Kymco, the Zing, Solona, Jockey SR, Vivio XO and Dance were introduced.

An area has been set up for components and service providers from the US, Hong Kong, Poland, Italy and Japan.

The organizers, the Hanoi Advertising & International Fair Company, the Institute for Industry Policy and Strategy, and Vietnam Society of Automative Engineers, expect the event will provide opportunities for traders and investors to find partners and customers.

Around 80,000 visitors are expected to attend the expo, which is being held at the HCM City International Exhibition and Convention Centre.