Vietnam attends int’l food, beverage fair in Malaysia
Vietnam has displayed its potential products at the international food and beverage fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on June 19-21, in a hope of boosting its exports to the country and other global markets.
The event was attended by 300 businesses from nearly 30 countries and territories. The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia is also showcasing publications and documents on Vietnam’s investment and business environment, which has grown rapidly in recent times.
Through the fair, Vietnamese products are expected to be welcomed and introduced to visitors, allowing Vietnam to promote its image and products to the world, said the embassy’s Trade Counsellor Nguyen Son Ha.
On Vietnamese display are coffee, tea, canned fruits and food which drew numerous businesses and visitors to learn and exchange information.
Malaysia is Vietnam’s third largest trade partners in ASEAN.
Since 2010, the two countries have seen a strong growth of over 20% in bilateral trade. In 2013, two-way trade reached US$9.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.25%. Of this figure, Vietnam’s exports were valued at over US$4.9 billion.