Over 200 local and foreign enterprises are displaying their products at the Mekong Delta Economic Trade Fair 2018, which opened in the southern city of Can Tho on Thursday.

The event is designed to create favourable conditions for businesses to develop the market and serve the shopping needs of consumers in the Mekong Delta on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year 2018.

The displayed products include garments and textile products, leather shoes, cosmetics and food, as well as soft drinks, handicrafts, ornamental plants and many specialities of the Mekong Delta.

The event is organised by the Viet Trademark Development Research Centre - Viet Nam Union of Science and Technology Associations, in cooperation with the Commercial Investment Promotion Centre and Exhibition Fair of Can Tho, Viet Nam Brand Communication Trade Promotion Joint Stock Company, and some other units.

It is being held at the Exhibition Fair Centre of Can Tho City until January 31. — VNS