Vietnam’s biggest auto expo canceled again
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The Vietnam Motor Show, the biggest automobile expo in the country, has been canceled for the second year running over Covid-19 impacts.
This year’s show was originally scheduled to be held next month.
Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and the Vehicles Importers Vietnam Association (VIVA) said in a joint statement the VMS 2021 has been canceled as was VMS 2020.
Earlier, the VMS 2021 organization board had planned to postpone the expo to the last week of November or the second week of December, but found that such plans were not feasible. The board is expected to make an official announcement about the cancellation soon.
The VMS 2019 in HCMC drew the participation of 15 firms that displayed over 100 new cars. Many firms in the supporting industry also participated in the event that drew over 200,000 visitors.
Vietnam’s car sales rose 27 percent year-on-year to over 166,500 units in the first seven months, thanks to a surge in the first quarter.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the original plan for the 2021 Vietnam Motor Show before its cancellation?
What was the original plan for the 2021 Vietnam Motor Show before its cancellation?
The VMS 2021 was initially scheduled to take place next month. The organisers then planned to postpone the expo to the last week of November or the second week of December, but these plans were deemed unfeasible.
Q.Which organisations are responsible for the cancellation announcement of the motor show?
Which organisations are responsible for the cancellation announcement of the motor show?
The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) and the Vehicles Importers Vietnam Association (VIVA) jointly stated the cancellation. The organisation board is expected to make an official announcement soon.
Q.How did the 2019 Vietnam Motor Show perform in terms of exhibitors and visitors?
How did the 2019 Vietnam Motor Show perform in terms of exhibitors and visitors?
The VMS 2019 in HCMC attracted 15 firms that displayed over 100 new cars. Many supporting industry firms also participated, and the event drew over 200,000 visitors.
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