Topic: trade promotion

To introduce and promote products in the Philippines effectively, domestic businesses should enhance their participation in international exhibitions and fairs in the country.

These priorities are to ensure exports continue to drive economic growth and meet the targets of achieving a GDP growth rate of approximately 6.5-7.0%.

Event to attract 1,000 enterprises, organizations, and individuals with quality products at attractive prices.

The region last year toping the country in import-export turnover with $260 bln.

Activities will be renewed to expand markets.

As Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi has always asserted its leading position in foreign investment attraction.

Northern port city had over 900 effective FDI projects from 42 countries and territories as of end-October.

Gathering also introduces and promotes Vietnam’s investment and business environment and its exports in the region.

Total retail sales of goods and services up 10% in 8M.

Proposal set to cost an estimated $350 million, with $278 million coming from World Bank loans.