Delegates cut the ribbon to open the 2016 Việt Nam International Retail and Franchise Show. — VNS Photo Xuan Huong.

HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — More than 230 companies from 14 countries and territories around the world are taking part in the 2016 Viet Nam International Retail and Franchise Show, which opened yesterday in HCM City.

The eighth edition of the event features 317 booths featuring food, beverages, beauty, health, fashion, and education and training information.

Many franchise brands, especially education brands such as AMA English Centre, Wall Street English, Eye Level, and Global Art, are on display, as well as the latest equipment, machines and technologies that meet the demands of the modern retail industry.

In addition, numerous seminars will be held during the exhibition, providing enterprises, retailers, investors and visitors with the latest information related to the retail and franchise industry.

The event is expected to help both domestic and foreign enterprises expand their business activities and markets as well as promote international trade, according to the organisers.

The 2016 Korea Sourcing Fair is being held alongside the event. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience Korean culture and quality foods, drinks, fresh vegetables, household appliances, clothes, jewellery, souvenirs, decorative items, and electrical equipment.

Both expos are being held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7 until June 10. - VNS