The Vietnam Department of Trade Promotion in coordination with the leaders of Chikan, Zhanjiang City, China, held a Vietnam-China trade exchange in Hanoi on October 2 with the aim of promoting trade between both countries.

At the meeting, local businesses exchanged their experiences and sought investment opportunities in Zhanjiang - one of the country’s 50 top grade cities with a high growth rate. The city is not only famous for shipbuilding, and marine tourism but also a main port for imports and exports in the Chinese south-western region and an important bridge between China and ASEAN countries.

Chikan representatives said that the meeting will help to strengthen the friendship and co-operation.

On the occasion, the Hanoi Business Association signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chikan Business Association. Other agreements between businesses on both sides were also signed. (VOV)