Around 500 businesses from 18 countries are attending Vietbuild Hanoi 2011, an international exhibition of construction, building materials, housing and interior/exterior decorations, being held from March 23-27.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai stated that the exhibition offers a great chance for domestic and foreign building businesses seeking collaborative opportunities, exchange and technological innovation within an international framework.

The organising board will present Vtopbuild and a gold medal to Vietnam’s best construction products.

Conferences on new materials and environmentally friendly technologies will also be held as part of the event.

(VOV)