A delegation from Vietnam has visited Liverpool to help local firms forge links with the south-east Asian state.

The delegation, hosted by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, included representatives from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and from Vietnam Airlines.

Delegates hosted a seminar at the Chamber about doing business in Vietnam, before they attended a networking lunch with Mersey businesses.

They also visited the Town Hall and toured the Port of Liverpool.

Elena Enciso, international trade executive at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said: “Vietnam remains a very attractive business destination.

“There are tax breaks and incentives for foreign businesses and companies are encouraged to research the potential for their own business.”

Vietnam, which has a population of some 83m, is one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.

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