MASS MEDIA REFLECTS ON EPIF 2008

Eco-products International Fair 2008 (APO's Website)

More than 100 companies at eco-friendly fair in Hanoi (VietnamNet)

Eco-products International Fair 2008 opens in Hanoi (Communist Party Of Vietnam Online Newspaper)
Letter of APO to VACNE
A new record made in Vietnam (Website EPIF2008.vn ) 
Eco-products International Fair 2008 opens in Hanoi (Voice of Vietnam)

Eco-products International Fair 2008 opens in Hanoi (The voice of the armed forced and people)
The EPIF 2008 has improve public awareness on environmental protection (Website EPIF2008.vn ) 

More than 100 companies at eco-friendly fair in Hanoi (MONRE's Website)
Eco product fair kicks off in Ha Noi (MONRE's Website)

Eco product fair kicks off in Ha Noi (UNI-BROS., Project Services in Vietnam)

Eco Product Fair Opens In Hanoi (New.yahoo.com.au)

Eco product fair kicks off in Ha Noi (Vietnam New Angency)

 

 

 

 

APO's Website:

Eco-products International Fair 2008

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Guests of honor cutting the ribbon at the EPIF 2008 opening

The four-day Eco-products International Fair (EPIF) 2008 got underway to the cheerful rhythm of traditional Vietnamese drums and the visual spectacle of a dragon dance on 1 March. The opening stage, constructed in front of the National Convention Center (NCC) Hanoi, the fair venue, was surrounded by special guests comprising exhibitors, international participants, supporting organizations, and organizers, as well as local and international spectators and media.

The EPIFs are among the largest international environmental exhibitions in Asia. Each one has been increasingly successful in showcasing the most advanced environmental technologies, providing opportunities to explore business collaborations, and promoting public awareness of environmentally friendly products and services since the first fair opened in Malaysia in 2004.

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First floor of the exhibition hall

The 4th EPIF, organized by the APO in collaboration with the Directorate for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ), Vietnam Productivity Centre (VPC), and Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE), was a smashing success. Over the course of the four-day event, more than 98,000 people attended, breaking the previous attendance record set in Singapore in 2006 by approximately three-fold. The EPIF 2008 also made history by being not only the first event held in Vietnam to promote eco-products and -services but also one of the largest exhibitions ever held in Hanoi.

More than 90 businesses and organizations exhibited state-of-art environment-friendly technologies, products, and services that can enhance productivity and competitiveness in harmony with environmental protection. Participants traveled to Vietnam for the EPIF 2008 from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden, and Germany. Many local companies and organizations also joined the event to promote their products and services.

Vietnam was the natural choice for the EPIF 2008, as APO Secretary-General Shigeo Takenaka stated in his opening address, “As a member of the APO, Vietnam has so far implemented more Green Productivity (GP)-related projects than any other member country; mostly in the field of community development. It was no surprise to us, therefore, when Vietnam expressed its readiness to host this EPIF.”

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Vice Chairman Kien touring the fair

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Duc Kien, in his opening remarks, spoke passionately on the importance of sustainable development, referring to major policies that the Vietnamese government had undertaken to achieve “Sustainable Development and a Better Life,” the theme of this year’s fair. “The year 2008 is an important year in the five-year plan 2006–2010 leading up to the special 1,000-year anniversary of Thang Long [a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage complex] in Hanoi. This Eco-products International Fair is a meaningful milestone for those events,” said Vice Chairman Kien.  

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Prof. Yamamoto presenting the Eco-Products Directory 2008 to Vice Chairman Kien

As part of the opening ceremony, Prof. Ryoichi Yamamoto, Vice Chairperson of the GP Advisory Committee (GPAC) presented Vice Chairman Kien with the newly published Eco-products Directory 2008. The directory contains a trove of more than 700 eco-products/services developed by environmentally advanced enterprises, of which more than 400 are categorized as effective in preventing global warming. The Eco-products Directory 2008 greatly expands on the 591 items in the 2006 edition, with new categories introduced. The previous editions have attracted attention from various environment-related groups not only within Asia but globally. In light of international interest in the directory, the APO is planning to distribute the most recent edition to participants and local media attending the G-8 summit meeting to be held in Hokkaido, Japan, this summer.

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GPAC Chairperson Nomakuchi delivering the keynote address

In parallel with the EPIF 2008 was the International Conference on Promotion of Eco-products for Competitiveness and Sustainable Consumption, organized by the APO and VPC. Thirty-nine APO participants attended the conference in the NCC conference hall. They included representatives of private enterprises involved in eco-product development, concerned NGOs, and members of the public involved in the promotion of sustainable consumption. They were joined by more than 150 local attendees. Renowned international and local speakers delivered presentations on the best eco-practices of industries, regions, and countries for sustainable development including the keynote address made by GPAC Chairperson Dr. Tamotsu Nomakuchi, Chairman of Mitsubishi Electronic Corporation. All the presentations were simultaneously interpreted into English and Vietnamese.

Other concurrent events included the Forum on Eco-Community for Asia held at Hanoi Architectural University on 3 March, and Workshop on Green Purchasing and Green Supply Chain at the NCC. Various cultural and artistic activities at the venue drew large audiences during the entire duration and included musical recitals, puppet shows, and student dramas.

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Students writing environmental messages for the eco-wish tree

The organizers’ booth distributed the APO introductory leaflet as well as postcards featuring winning photographs from the APO photo contests, including those from Vietnam. STAMEQ and the VPC also displayed various publications and leaflets to promote the concept of productivity and sustainability. The eco-wish tree where visitors were invited to post their environmental messages was as popular as at previous fairs, especially with the addition of cherry blossom notepaper. Many messages from students showed their determination to protect the environment: “Let’s protect our planet”; “Clean environment for peace for life”; “Protect our environment for your and our future”; etc. Most students emphasized the importance of working together to save the earth and nature. “I came here to see how the eco-concept is adopted into products or services. I am so excited to see all these new ideas and products,” said college student Vu Thi Thu Hang, with a shy smile during an interview at the APO booth. Tran Ngo Khanh, a consultant in the field of building materials, echoed that sentiment: “I am very happy to know that Vietnam hosts this kind of grand exhibition. I hope this event will be held next year as well.”

The APO’s efforts to promote the eco-spirit will continue. The excitement and attention that the EPIF 2008 generated will only encourage the host of the next fair. It is hoped that Vietnam will follow the lead of Thailand, a previous host country, by holding a domestic Eco-products Fair in the near future.

Source: APO's Website

More than 100 companies at eco-friendly fair in Hanoi
(VietnamNet,  03/03/2008)

VietNamNet Bridge – More than 100 companies displayed their products at a four-day Eco-Products International Fair 2008 (EPIF 2008) which opened on Saturday at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

The fourth EPIF 2008 chose to go with the theme For sustainable development and Better life this year. The event was co-organised by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and the Directorate for Standard and Quality (STAMEQ), the Viet Nam Productivity Centre (VPC) and the Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment.

The purpose of the fair is simple: to raise people's awareness about the benefits of eco-friendly products and services as well as promote the activities that boost investment or joint venture programmes in this field, said Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology Hoang Van Phong.

The fair contributed to the enhancement of awareness amongst consumers and society about the quality assurance, protection of the environment and community health, said Phong.

Around 60 exhibitors from Japan, China, Singapore, Korea, Germany and Vietnam displayed their eco-friendly products and services with an aim to accelerate the expansion of green markets in the region.

At the fair, Panasonic Vietnam presented its eco ideas by displaying its latest environmentally-friendly products. The company late last year announced its commitment to protecting the environment by producing energy-efficient products and reducing global CO2 emission by 300,000 tons by March 2010.

Toyota Motor Viet Nam (TMV) introduced its environmentally friendly vehicles and engines as well as its environmentally protective activities.

The fair provided several opportunities to government organisations and local and international companies to share their experiences and exchange views on enhancing competitiveness and boosting sustainable development in the country.

(Source: Viet Nam News)

Communist Party Of Vietnam Online Newspaper

ECO-PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL FAIR 2008 OPEN IN HANOI

Updated on 3/2/2008 at 14:51

 

 

Eco-products International Fair 2008 – EPIF 2008 under the theme “Sustainable Development for a Better Life” opened at the My Dinh National Convention Centre, Hanoi on March 1 in the presence of National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien.  

This is the first time such a fair has been held in Vietnam with the aim of raising   the public awareness of the benefit of producing, using eco-products and promoting the image of environmentally friendly products and services.

The event drew the participation of nearly 100 businesses and organisations coming from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden and Germany. As many as 300 pavilions displayed products made from unpolluted, recycled and reused materials and introduced services on recycling, reusing, waste treatment, hygiene, cleaning technology and eco-tourism.

In his opening speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said the EPIF 2008 is an important event, demonstrating Vietnam’s great efforts and commitments to environmental protection after 15 years of issuing its first Law on Environmental Protection.

Mr Kien called on businesses, consumers as well as the entire society to be fully aware of the benefit of producing and using eco-products and services and wished that State managers, domestic and foreign entrepreneurs would share experience in devising policies and strategies in order to increase competitive capacity and ensure sustainable development along with environmental protection towards a better life.

The EPIF was initiated since 2004 by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and is held annually in APO member countries aimed at raising consumers’ awareness of the community health and promoting the advisement of environmentally friendly products.

Thanks to its great success in economic growth, attractive investment environment and contribution to environmental protection activities in recent years, Vietnam has been graced to be chosen as the host country for the fourth Eco-products International Fair in 2008.

During the fair, a number of symposiums on eco-products and environmentally friendly technology and an awards giving ceremony for the best eco-products will be held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

The EPIF 2008 will round off on March 4 with a ceremony to award the Gold Cup for the cause of environmental protection 2008 to outstanding organisations and businesses.

(CPV/VOVNEWS)

 

 

The voice of the armed forced and people:

ECO-PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL FAIR 2008 OPEN IN HANOI

 

Eco-products International Fair 2008 – EPIF 2008 under the theme “Sustainable Development for a Better Life” opened at the My Dinh National Convention Centre, Hanoi on March 1 in the presence of National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien.

This is the first time such a fair has been held in Vietnam with the aim of raising the public awareness of the benefit of producing, using eco-products and promoting the image of environmentally friendly products and services.

The event drew the participation of nearly 100 businesses and organisations coming from Japan , the Republic of Korea , China , Malaysia , Singapore , Hong Kong , Sweden and Germany . As many as 300 pavilions displayed products made from unpolluted, recycled and reused materials and introduced services on recycling, reusing, waste treatment, hygiene, cleaning technology and eco-tourism.

In his opening speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said the EPIF 2008 is an important event, demonstrating Vietnam ’s great efforts and commitments to environmental protection after 15 years of issuing its first Law on Environmental Protection.

Mr Kien called on businesses, consumers as well as the entire society to be fully aware of the benefit of producing and using eco-products and services and wished that State managers, domestic and foreign entrepreneurs would share experience in devising policies and strategies in order to increase competitive capacity and ensure sustainable development along with environmental protection towards a better life.

The EPIF was initiated since 2004 by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and is held annually in APO member countries aimed at raising consumers’ awareness of the community health and promoting the advisement of environmentally friendly products.

Thanks to its great success in economic growth, attractive investment environment and contribution to environmental protection activities in recent years, Vietnam has been graced to be chosen as the host country for the fourth Eco-products International Fair in 2008.

During the fair, a number of symposiums on eco-products and environmentally friendly technology and an awards giving ceremony for the best eco-products will be held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

The EPIF 2008 will round off on March 4 with a ceremony to award the Gold Cup for the cause of environmental protection 2008 to outstanding organisations and businesses.

Source: VOV

 


 

 

A NEW RECORD MADE IN VIETNAM

    The 3rd day of the Eco-products International Fair 2008 at the National Convention Center, My Dinh, Hanoi: still a great deal of visitors. Until before Mar. 3rd 2008, more than 60,000 participations was remarked, an unexpected suprising number, even for the Organization Committee.

    Let’s go back to the data of the 3 previous Eco-Fair

EPIF 2004 in Kualar Lumpur, Malaysia: 12,000 participations
EPIF 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand: 25,000 participations
EPIF 2006 in Singapore: 35,000 participations

    From that figure, a new record is made at the Eco-products International Fair 2008. The number of visitors at the EPIF 2008 is now on top in comparison with the 3 previous ones.

    There is still one more day ahead of us to see the increase of visitor participation. And there is no doubt that a majority of visitors are excited with what is happening in the Fair.

    The EPIF 2008 in Vietnam has showned a very deep and positive impression to international partners in the light of a sustainable development and a better life.

Source: EPIF2008.vn  

 

THE EPIF 2008 HAS IMPROVED PUBLIC AWARENESS ON   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

     The Eco-products International Fair ended on 4th, Mar. 2008. The number of participations (more than 98000) has showned its strong attraction and the special attention of the Communist Party, the Governement, hundreds of organizations/enterprises and ten thousands of habitants ...

Exhibiting in the Fair, Toyota Corp. displayed the first Prius Hybrid car model whose consumed fuel are combined of oil and electricity engine for optimal energy consumption. Panasonic showed Plasma TV without lead and mercury for the prevention of pollution and for easy recycle. Other electronic companies such as Canon, Toshiba, … also took this chance to promote their latest achievements which are energy-saving and environment-friendly. In the EPIF 2008, the environment-friendly manufacturing technology of Canon was introduced and accompanied by series of printers and digital cameras whose criteria are easy to use, multi-functional, environmental-friendly such as colour laze printer LBP 5100 or multi-functional printer MP610…

    General Director of Panasonic Vietnam, Mr. Shinya Abe said: “EPIF 2008 in Hanoi is really a valuable opportunity for us to promote our eco-products since they will be certain selection of consumers. For companies whose manufacturing plants and distribution system are not available in Vietnam, this Fair is still a proper place for them to promote their images because the Fair has attracted ten thousands of visitors per day in which a majority is young person, the current and future consumers”. He added: “We are now enhancing our environment management activities with 3 “eco-idea” programs: eco-ideas for products, for manufacture and for people, …

    The diversity of the Fair is expressed through the participation of different categories such as clean tea, vermicelli, bamboo sprout, household goods such as gas cooker, pot, … manufactured by clean production process. 

    Especially, cultural and artitistic activities and side events were highly appreciated by visitors. During the 4 days, thousands of visitors were eager to participate in games, music show, puppet show, environment-related film, …  Topical conferences at the Fair also attracted the interests of public. Mr. Ha Dang Doanh,  Hang Be street said: “While joining the “Conference on Eco-Community for Asian Nations”, it is very interesting to learn about practical problems. The availibility of eco-environment requires not only you and me but also the involvement of all people. I hope that what is learned from the conference would be shared to others also …

    On this occasion, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched the “For the Protection of Vietnam Environment” award in order to encourage and recognize the efforts of enterprises/organizations for the environment protection and environment-friendly production.

Source: En  

 

 

ECO-PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL FAIR 2008 OPEN IN HANOI

 

Eco-products International Fair 2008 – EPIF 2008 under the theme “Sustainable Development for a Better Life” opened at the My Dinh National Convention Centre, Hanoi on March 1 in the presence of National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien.

This is the first time such a fair has been held in Vietnam with the aim of raising the public awareness of the benefit of producing, using eco-products and promoting the image of environmentally friendly products and services.

The event drew the participation of nearly 100 businesses and organisations coming from Japan , the Republic of Korea , China , Malaysia , Singapore , Hong Kong , Sweden and Germany . As many as 300 pavilions displayed products made from unpolluted, recycled and reused materials and introduced services on recycling, reusing, waste treatment, hygiene, cleaning technology and eco-tourism.

In his opening speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said the EPIF 2008 is an important event, demonstrating Vietnam ’s great efforts and commitments to environmental protection after 15 years of issuing its first Law on Environmental Protection.

Mr Kien called on businesses, consumers as well as the entire society to be fully aware of the benefit of producing and using eco-products and services and wished that State managers, domestic and foreign entrepreneurs would share experience in devising policies and strategies in order to increase competitive capacity and ensure sustainable development along with environmental protection towards a better life.

The EPIF was initiated since 2004 by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and is held annually in APO member countries aimed at raising consumers’ awareness of the community health and promoting the advisement of environmentally friendly products.

Thanks to its great success in economic growth, attractive investment environment and contribution to environmental protection activities in recent years, Vietnam has been graced to be chosen as the host country for the fourth Eco-products International Fair in 2008.

During the fair, a number of symposiums on eco-products and environmentally friendly technology and an awards giving ceremony for the best eco-products will be held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

The EPIF 2008 will round off on March 4 with a ceremony to award the Gold Cup for the cause of environmental protection 2008 to outstanding organisations and businesses.

Source: VOV  

 

Agent of Binh Duong Province's Vietnam Communist Party

The EPIF 2008 ends

THE EPIF 2008 ENDS
(Last updated: Mar/06/2008 15:04)

The Ecological Products International Fair (EPIF) 2008 which took place at My Dinh National Convention Center ended yesterday with the participation of more than 82,000 arrivals of visitors. At the ecological fair, over 100 firms displayed many environmentally friendly products like mobile toilet, products made from garbage…

The displayed products were very various from Hybrid automobiles, motorbikes, building materials… to household utensils such as bulbs, doors… that were introduced by companies from Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Sweden… Especially, Mitsubishi Electric Company introduced environmentally friendly products of building materials…

The EPIF was started by the ASEAN Productivity Organisation (APO) in 2004 and has since been held annually by APO members. This year, Vietnam firstly organizes the fair to spread and recommend environmentally friendly products as well as encourage consumers to be aware of the environment and efforts to protect it.

During the eco-fair, other activities of seminars, drawing contests… took also place at the fair. 

 Reported by Minh Hien- Translated by An Chi

 

 

 

 

(MONRE's Website 13:22 05/03/2008):

MORE THAN 100 COMPANIES AT ECO-FRIENDLY FAIR IN HANOI

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More than 100 companies displayed their products at a four-day Eco-Products International Fair 2008 (EPIF 2008) which opened on Saturday at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

The fourth EPIF 2008 chose to go with the theme For sustainable development and Better life this year. The event was co-organised by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and the Directorate for Standard and Quality (STAMEQ), the Viet Nam Productivity Centre (VPC) and the Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment.

The purpose of the fair is simple: to raise peoples awareness about the benefits of eco-friendly products and services as well as promote the activities that boost investment or joint venture programmes in this field, said Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology Hoang Van Phong.

The fair contributed to the enhancement of awareness amongst consumers and society about the quality assurance, protection of the environment and community health, said Phong.

Around 60 exhibitors from Japan, China, Singapore, Korea, Germany and Vietnam displayed their eco-friendly products and services with an aim to accelerate the expansion of green markets in the region.

At the fair, Panasonic Vietnam presented its eco ideas by displaying its latest environmentally-friendly products. The company late last year announced its commitment to protecting the environment by producing energy-efficient products and reducing global CO2 emission by 300,000 tons by March 2010.

Toyota Motor Viet Nam (TMV) introduced its environmentally friendly vehicles and engines as well as its environmentally protective activities.

The fair provided several opportunities to government organisations and local and international companies to share their experiences and exchange views on enhancing competitiveness and boosting sustainable development in the country.

VNS

MONRE's Website, 4/3/2008):

Eco product fair kicks off in Ha Noi
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The Eco Product International Fair (EPIF) 2008 opened in Ha Noi on March 1 under the theme “For Sustainable Development and Better Life.” EPIF 2008 is an important event, which shows Viet Nam ’s efforts and commitments towards the environment after enacting the Law on Environment 15 years ago, National Assembly’s Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said at the opening ceremony. More than 100 businesses from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland and Germany and domestic enterprises are showcasing their eco products and services at the four-day event. There will be seminars on issues relating to environmental protection and eco products during the fair.

VNA

 

Directorate for Standards and Quality: 

A new record has been set in Vietnam
Posted by: dung. Posted date: 18/03/08 2:39PM

After 4 days, from 1-4 March 2008 at NationalConvention Center, Eco-products International Fair 2008 (EPIF 2008) have attracted more than 90 thousand participants. This is the record that the Organization Board can not be predictable.

EPIF 2004 in Kuala Lumpua, Malaysia: 12 thousand participants

EPIF 2005 in Bangkok, Thailands: 25 thousand participants

EPIF 2006 in Singapore: 35 thousand participants

At the present, Vietnam is the country with the top number of participants. EPIF has been already and will leave a profound mark on the mind of foreign guests owing to the truth of the sustainable development and better life.

 

UNI-BROS., Project Services in Vietnam http://www.uni-bros.com/

Eco-products International Fair 2008 opens in Hanoi
03/03/2008 01:41 pm

UB.ME/HaNoi - Eco-products International Fair 2008 – EPIF 2008 under the theme “Sustainable Development for a Better Life” opened at the My Dinh National Convention Centre, Hanoi on March 1 in the presence of National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien.This is the first time such a fair has been held in Vietnam with the aim of raising the public awareness of the benefit of producing, using eco-products and promoting the image of environmentally friendly products and services

The event drew the participation of nearly 100 businesses and organisations coming from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden and Germany. As many as 300 pavilions displayed products made from unpolluted, recycled and reused materials and introduced services on recycling, reusing, waste treatment, hygiene, cleaning technology and eco-tourism.

In his opening speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said the EPIF 2008 is an important event, demonstrating Vietnam’s great efforts and commitments to environmental protection after 15 years of issuing its first Law on Environmental Protection.

Mr Kien called on businesses, consumers as well as the entire society to be fully aware of the benefit of producing and using eco-products and services and wished that State managers, domestic and foreign entrepreneurs would share experience in devising policies and strategies in order to increase competitive capacity and ensure sustainable development along with environmental protection towards a better life.

The EPIF was initiated since 2004 by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) and is held annually in APO member countries aimed at raising consumers’ awareness of the community health and promoting the advisement of environmentally friendly products.

Thanks to its great success in economic growth, attractive investment environment and contribution to environmental protection activities in recent years, Vietnam has been graced to be chosen as the host country for the fourth Eco-products International Fair in 2008.

During the fair, a number of symposiums on eco-products and environmentally friendly technology and an awards giving ceremony for the best eco-products will be held by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

The EPIF 2008 will round off on March 4 with a ceremony to award the Gold Cup for the cause of environmental protection 2008 to outstanding organisations and businesses.



Source:CPV

Vietnam New Angency:

Eco product fair kicks off in Ha Noi
Ha Noi (VNA) – The Eco Product International Fair (EPIF) 2008 opened in Ha Noi on March 1 under the theme “For Sustainable Development and Better Life.”

EPIF 2008 is an important event, which shows Viet Nam ’s efforts and commitments towards the environment after enacting the Law on Environment 15 years ago, National Assembly’s Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said at the opening ceremony.

More than 100 businesses from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland and Germany and domestic enterprises are showcasing their eco products and services at the four-day event.

There will be seminars on issues relating to environmental protection and eco products during the fair.-Enditem
 

New.yahoo.com.au:

Monday March 3, 01:54 PM

Eco Product Fair Opens In Hanoi

HA NOI, March 3 Asia Pulse - The Eco Product International Fair (EPIF) 2008 opened in Ha Noi on March 1 under the theme For Sustainable Development and Better Life.

EPIF 2008 was an important event, which showed Viet Nam's efforts and commitments towards the environment after enacting the Law on Environment 15 years ago, National Assembly Deputy Chairman Nguyen Duc Kien said at the opening ceremony.

More than 100 businesses from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Switzerland and Germany and domestic enterprises are showcasing their eco products and services at the four-day event.

There will be seminars on issues relating to environmental protection and eco products during the fair.

(VNA)