A trade and tourism week is taking place in the northern province of Bac Giang, attracting the participation of more than 500 businesses. — Photo baobacgiang.vn

A trade and tourism week is taking place in the northern province of Bac Giang, attracting the participation of more than 500 businesses.

During the event's opening ceremony on Saturday, vice chairman of the provincial Peoples Committee Duong Van Thai, said the first-ever event aims to mark the 15th Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Day (October 13) and promote tourism and trading activities in the locality.

Thai who is also chairman of the Business Association of Bac Giang described the event as a good chance for local firms and craft villages to popularise their brands, introduce products and seek business and investment partnerships.

The week, which will wrap up this Saturday, comprises a wide range of activities such as trade and investment promotion workshops and contract signing between domestic and foreign businesses. — VNS