The fair is hosted alternately by Vietnam’s Lao Cai province and China’s Yunnan province.

This year’s six-day event attracted 279 Vietnamese and Chinese businesses who are displaying their products on 367 pavilions.

Items showcased include farm produce, seafood, garments, machinary, electronics, and fertilizers.

Seminars on trade and investment promotion will also be held during the fair, together with meetings between leaders of Lao Cai and Yunnan provinces.