The 26^th Viet Nam International Trade Fair (Viet Nam Expo 2016) is taking place at the Ha Noi International Exhibition Centre until Saturday.

The 3-day event features the 520 stands of 450 businesses from 22 countries worldwide, including Viet Nam, Laos, China, Cambodia, Italy, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Pakistan.  Additionally, a wide range of activities includes the Viet Nam-Belarus Trade Forum, the Viet Nam Export Promotion Forum, and some fascinating arts performances.

Invited guests at the event (Photo: news.chinhphu.vn)

Eight businesses from Da Nang are attending - the Dai Duong Seaweed Co, Hoa Tho Textiles and Garments, Da Nang Rubber, Huong Que, Nam O Seafood, Da Nang Port, Dan Phu Si, and Yen Hai Thanh.  These businesses are taking the opportunity to introduce their products to domestic and foreign customers and to seek new partners.  They will also be appealing for domestic and foreign businesses to join the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) International Investment, Trade and Tourism Fair which will be held in Da Nang between 28 July and 2 August.