ONLINE TRADE FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS BOOM AMID COVID-19

Visitors  attend the Vietnam Expo in HCM City. The COVID-19 has made great influence on a series of trade fairs and exhibitions of many businesses in Việt Nam.— VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI – The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted trade fairs and exhibitions of businesses in Việt Nam, forcing many to postpone their events.

But Vietnam Expo 2020, the oldest and most prestigious trade promotional event in Việt Nam, did go ahead, thanks to a combination of regular and online booths.

Nguyễn Thu Hồng  Deputy General Director of Vinexad (Vietnam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company) said online business platforms helped to improve trade opportunities amid ongoing social distancing measures and border restrictions.

In special pavilions, visitors could view products and complete transactions via apps, with constant support from interpreters. Meetings were also pre-scheduled to take place during the course of the exhibition.