Việt Nam International Agricultural Fair opens

A booth at the 21st Việt Nam International Agricultural Trade Fair, AgroViet Online 2021, which opened on Thursday. — Photo courtesy of the organiser

HÀ NỘI — The 21st Việt Nam International Agricultural Trade Fair, AgroViet Online 2021, began on Thursday.

Entitled “Connecting the value of Vietnamese agricultural products - Towards a sustainable agriculture", it aims to create an online platform for trade promotion activities in agriculture and rural development.

The fair is designed to allow provinces and cities across the country to introduce their potential and capabilities in agriculture as well as attract investment in the sector's development.

Featuring 50 virtual booths, the fair displays agricultural products representing each region, along with those of the One Commune One Product programme.

Đào Văn Hồ, Director of the Centre for Trade Promotion under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said with a friendly interface and 3D platform, it’s easy for visitors to find information and interact with businesses through online tools.

He said AgroViet Online 2021 is an opportunity for businesses to promote their brands and connect with potential customers and partners.

The event at 3d.agroviet.com.vn runs until December 13. The online platform will keep running until January 9, 2022 to facilitate transactions of enterprises. — VNS

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