With support from the Vietnam Embassy in China, 25 local companies were on hand for the opening of the event showcasing their products at 70 exhibition booths. The products on exhibit included coffee, cashew nuts, handicrafts, and food items to name only a few.According to an earlier press conference held by the Fair, more than 2,500 national and international exhibitors are expected to participate in the event.

The event aims to build a high-end international modern platform to introduce new products, technologies, equipment, and agriculture for businesses from the ASEAN region and promote commercial trade as well as investment.