Vietnamese products shine at Maison & Objet - Paris 2023
Products from nearly 30 Vietnamese exhibitors are drawing visitors at the Maison & Objet - Paris 2023, a reputable international fair about lifestyle, interior design, home decoration underway in Paris from September 7-11.
Hanoi (VNA) – Products from neꦺarly 30 Vietnamese exhibitors aredrawing visitors at the Maison & Objet - Paris 2023, a reputableinternational fair about lifestyle, interior design, home decoration underwayin Paris from September 7-11.
Onan area of 250 square meters, they introduce unique traditional interior decoration itemsto visitors, from handmade bamboo and rattan products to large sets of tables and chairs bearing a modern style, and even creatively designed bedside lamps orsoft, flexible wooden storage boxes, among others.
Nguyen Dac Boi Quynh from the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam said it is the first time the Vietnamese firms havejoined such a large-scale trade fair, helping the Vietnamese business communityraise a stronger and clearer voice among international buyers.
Vietnamese Ambassador to France DinhToan Thang wished that the Vietnameseenterprises would continue with similar activities to introduce Vietnameseproducts to friends in France, Europe, and the world, showcasing the growth ofVietnam's e﷽conomy 𒁏as well as various industries and sectors.
Foundedin 1995, the trade fair is held twice a year, in January andSeptember./.
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Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Finance Vo Thanh Hung held a working session with French Minister Delegate for Industry Roland Lescure in Paris on July 10.
Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc and Deputy Managing Director of the Paris Île-de-France Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France) Thomas Jeanjean co-chaired a meeting of the French-Vietnamese Centre of Management (CFVG), both in-person and online, in Paris on July 11.
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The Vietnamese stall at the fair. (Photo: VNA) 
