Ho Chi Minh City: Connecting Trade, Enhancing Value of Rural Industrial Products
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Ho Chi Minh City: Connecting Trade, Enhancing Value of Rural Industrial Products

Ho Chi Minh City opened an exhibition of typical rural industrial products from the Southern region on October 23. The event aims to leverage trade agreements to expand markets and enhance the brand value of domestic industries.

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