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(KPL) - The 2012 Vietnam-Lao tourism and trade fair opened in the north-western province of Dien Bien on September 10, VOV report.
Involved in the week-long event are 150 businesses with a total of more than 200 booths showcasing their latest products, mostly on garment and textile, footwear, electronics, home appliances, cement, timber, cosmetics, beverage, handicrafts, rice, coffee, tea, coffee, and various kinds of food.
The fair aims to create a good opportunity for local businesses to strengthen cooperation with Lao counterparts, especially those from northern provinces such as Phongsaly, Luangprabang, Oudomxay, Bokeo, Luangnamtha and Xayabouri.
Le Thanh Do, Deputy Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee, said that Dien Bien has many advantages to boost trade and tourism cooperation with Lao localities. The province is co-ordinating with Lao neighbouring localities to organize numerous activities during two countries� friendship year 2012.
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