HANOI — Over 100 domestic and foreign firms are taking part in the ongoing International Trade Fair for Construction, Mining and Transport, Machinery, Equipment, Technology, Vehicles and Materials (Contech Vietnam 2017) in Vietnam's capital Hanoi.

The three-day event which opened Tuesday is drawing participation of exhibitors from China, Germany, Japan, Spain, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam among others, reported local Vietnam News newspaper on Wednesday.

The fair provides a chance for participants to advertise their machines and technology, and seek new partners while fostering technical transfers, said Vietnam Building Material Association, the organizer.

On the sidelines of Contech Vietnam 2017, a total of three conferences covering technology in construction, building material, and the mining industry will also be held.