The 17th Viet Nam-China International Trade Fair has seen trade deals worth over US$258 million signed between enterprises from both sides in six days.

The fair, held in the northern province of Lao Cai, has attracted more than 100,000 visitors, bringing in revenue of some VND40 billion (US$1.76 million).

Speaking at the event’s closing ceremony, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Nguyen Truong Giang said the trade fair once again proved Lao Cai’s important role in the Kunming (China)-Lao Cai-Ha Noi-Hai Phong-Quang Ninh corridor, as well as in bridging Viet Nam, ASEAN and southwest China.

This year’s fair, the largest of its kind, brought together more than 300 exhibitors from Viet Nam, China, the Republic of Korea and Laos, as well as Thailand and Ghana, who showcased their products at more than 800 booths.

On display were products in the areas of agriculture, forestry, fishery and mechanics, as well as electronics, timber, leather, clothing and handicrafts. On the occasion, some 40 individuals and organisations were honoured by the provincial People’s Committee for contribution to the fair’s success.

The event ended on November 15. — VNS