VOV.VN - The AF-L'ARTIGIANO IN FIERA International Handicraft Fair 2024, that is getting underway in Milan, Italy, from November 30 to December 8, has garnered significant attention from European visitors who show interest in and purchase Vietnamese products.

Due to market challenges and internal factors within the industry, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam predicts that Vietnam’s handicraft export value in 2024 might only reach about US$2 billion.

About 30 Vietnamese handicraft and gift companies are promoting their products at the MEGA Show Hong Kong 2024 which is taking place in the special administrative region of China from October 20-23.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Home Decor and Gifts Fair 2024 (LifeStyle 2024) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on October 18, aiming to make the southern city a leading hub for furniture and gifts not just in Southeast Asia but Asia.

VOV.VN - Hanoi Giftshow 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 10 to October 13, treating visitors to an array of local handicrafts whilst offering fine art exhibitors numerous opportunities for business matchmaking and further market expansion.

The second Vietnam - ASEAN International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair 2024 (VIFA ASEAN 2024) kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 27.

VOV.VN - Traditional handicrafts, typical food dishes, and special musical performances at the Vietnamese booth have drawn plenty of attention at the Foire de Paris (Paris Fair) 2024 which is underway in the French capital.

Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung has congratulated Vietnamese enterprises - the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of HCM City (HAWA) - for their initial success in showcasing Vietnamese products in Milan Design Week in Italy - a design & brand arena of furniture businesses around the world.

While optimistic about a recovery in wood products exports, industry insiders also cautioned about the challenges ahead and said businesses should adopt flexible strategies and enhance promotions to retain their traditional customers and get new ones.

A total of 56 Vietnamese enterprises showcased their products at Ambiente 2024 - a leading exhibition fair on consumer goods and gifts in the world that is underway from January 27-30 in Frankfurt, Germany.