The Vietnam International Exhibition on Aesthetic, Beauty, Cosmetic, Hair, Nail and Spa, or Cosmobeaute Vietnam, opened in HCM City on Thursday with more than 200 exhibitors taking part.

According to the organisers, 75 per cent of the exhibitors are from countries and territories such as Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and the US.

The expo would enable the local beauty industry to source premium brands and enhance and extend its business opportunities, CP Saw, founder of Cosmobeaute, said.

The exhibitors include manufacturers, exporters, distributors, agents, and suppliers of perfumery, cosmetic and personal hygiene products, natural health products, health foods and beverages, dietary supplements, professional care products, equipment and solutions for beauty salons, salon furnishing, spa and wellness facilities, packaging and processing equipment, private labels, and raw materials.

There will be beauty workshops, seminars, live demonstrations, beauty shows and others with industry experts sharing know-how and experience and updating visitors on beauty trends.

Organised by ECMI ITE Asia and the Minh Vi Exhibition and Advertisement Services Co at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in District 7, the expo which will go on until April 21 is expected to attract 13,500 visitors. — VNS