The Hanoitimes - Nearly 200 businesses from 22 nations and territories are attending international trade show Elenex Vietnam 2012, which opened in HCM City o­n September 19.

On display are the latest technologies o­n power generation, transmission and distribution, power source control systems and asset management software, automation products.

Coinciding with the event is the 4^th International Architectural, Building, Maintenance & Engineering Technologies exhibition and also the 4^th International Exhibition o­n Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Process, Control and Measurement Equipment Exhibition.

The events, which will last through to September 21, have attracted the participation of leading brand names such as AKSA Power Generation, Genpower Asia, ABB, Rital, and Mekong Machinery.

Bui Thuc Anh, director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Exhibition Service Co, Ltd, said the exhibitions create a forum for participating companies to promote business and investment activities, and help enhance their management and maintenance skills.

The organisers said that growth in Vietnam’s demand for energy is estimated to surpass 14 percent within the next three years. Local companies should apply new technologies to improve their efficiency and international competitiveness. 

Two seminars o­n energy and property management will also be held during the events.