Mr. Anuson Chinvanno, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam, praised the progress of Thailand-Vietnam trade cooperation at the opening ceremony of the Thailand Week - Thailand Trade Exhibition : Thailand Sourcing and Business Matching in Hanoi on 15 August 2013, with the presence of H.E. Mrs. Ho Thi Kim Thoa, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as guest of honour.  Among the audience are Heads of Thai agencies in Hanoi, officials of the Royal Thai Embassy, representatives of Vietnamese and Thai public and private sectors and business people in Hanoi and nearby provinces. 

     This is the 13th year that the Office of Commercial Affairs in Hanoi and the Department of International Trade Promotion of Thailand organize this trade promotion event in Hanoi, with the main objectives of promoting bilateral trade activities for Thai and Vietnamese businesses, introducing Thai high quality products to Vietnam’s market, as well as promoting the culture and cuisine of Thailand. A total number of 175 booths displayed the products from over 100 companies, and a Business Matching Zone (B2B) was organized in order to help business sectors of both sides to explore trade opportunities with their potential partners during the 4-day event between 15-18 August 2013. The event successfully attracted thousands of Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

     Traditional Thai performances from Bunditpatanasilpa Institute, Ministry of Culture, and Thai cooking demonstrations from Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, brought in by the Thai Embassy, were the highlights of this 4-day event.