Shoes & Leather Vietnam 2016 exhibition attracts 500 businesses

Around 500 shoe and leather producers and suppliers from 27 countries are joining the 18th International Shoes & Leather Exhibition Vietnam 2016 which opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on July 13.

Visitors to the 18th International Shoes & Leather Exhibition Vietnam 2016, which opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on July 13. (Credit: VNA)
Visitors to the 18th International Shoes & Leather Exhibition Vietnam 2016, which opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on July 13. (Credit: VNA)

Booths from various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Italia, the Republic of Korea and the US are showcasing their latest technologies and products on an area of 12,000 square metres.

Major products displayed at the two-day event include machines to produce shoes and tan leather, shoes and shoe accessories, fashion and interior leather, materials, and leather products.

The premier and most influential annual event of its kind in Vietnam, expecting 10,000 visitors, is a chance for businesses to access the most updated technologies and material supply sources, promote their products and seek partners.