The event attracted around 200 leading Argentine companies and 300 Vietnamese businesses.
The business representatives discussed opportunities for cooperation in various fields such as food and beverages, garments, leather and footwear accessories and products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as well as equipment and machinery, construction materials, household appliances, services and other consumer products.
The Argentine trade delegation’s working visit in HCM City is part of the South American country’s plan to promote its exports in foreign markets to boost economic development. It hopes that introducing its services and products to such a dynamic developing nation like Vietnam will contribute to strengthening bilateral relations.
At the gathering, director of HCM City’s Department of Planning and Investment Thai Van Re noted that this is a significant event for HCM City to further strengthen economic and trade ties with Argentina. It also reflects the deep interest the leadership of both countries has in trade, investment and tourism.
He said HCM city hopes to cooperate with Argentina in developing value-added services, finance, credit, banking, insurance, trade, distribution networks, and information and communication technology (ICT).
