Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2022 kicked off in HCM City on December 7, featuring an array of activities like technological consulting sessions, forums and seminars.

In his opening remarks, Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat said through the event, his ministry hopes to promote the application, transfer and renovation of technology in businesses in the southeastern and southwestern regions.

New technologies and products will be introduced in order to boost technological demand and supply connectivity between localities and economic zones, and domestic and foreign partners, he added.

The minister stressed that the Government has issued policies with new regulations, established organisations, and launched programmes and activities to push ahead with innovations.

Within the framework of Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2022 which last until December 10, there will be two international exhibitions with 250 booths, one on equipment and technology in agro-forestry-fishery (Vietnam Growtech 2022) and another on food, beverages and food processing technology (Vietnam Foodtech 2022). — VNS