HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKDTC) is inviting Vietnamese companies to participate in or visit eight major trade fairs the island will host in April and May to promote their exports and expand globally.

Tina Phan, Indo-China director of HKDTC, told a media briefing last week that the fairs, in diverse areas and with an international reputation, would help businesses find plenty of opportunities.

They cover areas including lighting, electronics, information and communications technology, houseware and textiles, gifts, printing and packing, and medical equipment.

Last year 30 expos organised by the HKTDC attracted 35,000 exhibitors and 726,000 visitors from around the world, with Vietnamese exhibitors and visitors making up 2,100, a 9 per cent rise from the previous year.

Trade between Hong Kong and Viet Nam topped US$16.3 billion last year, a 16.7 per cent rise, with Hong Kong's exports valued at $9.8 billion. Viet Nam sold $4.8 billion worth of electronic items to Hong Kong and bought $3.7 billion worth in return, both figures representing double digit growth.

Viet Nam is Hong Kong's ninth largest trade partner. — VNS