The visit is an annual fixture for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) with support from the United Kingdom Trade and Investment Agency.

Speaking before the visit, mission organiser Craig Pym, head of world trade for the LCCI, said: "Viet Nam is an extremely important two-way market for UK companies and we recognise its growing importance in the world stage. The statistics show that Viet Nam will be a major Asian force in the next few decades."

"We are delighted to be bringing new companies to Viet Nam and helping companies with some experience to develop their business relations further," he added.

The trade mission is comprised of representatives of 16 British organisations and companies that are operating in high technology product design, digital media training, laboratory equipment and entrepreneurial support services./.