On the morning of November 7, in Ho Chi Minh City, the opening ceremony of the Leading International Exhibition on Water Supply and Sewerage, Water Purification Technology and Wastewater Treatment in Vietnam took place – VIETWATER 2018. The exhibition brings thousands state-of-the-art display products for the water industry, with many scientific conferences and meaningful community programs. The event will last for 03 days, from November 7 to 9, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC).

VietWater makes an important contribution to the development of the Water and Environment sector

Opening his speech, Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Pham Khanh said: The socio-economic development of the country in recent years has always been associated with rapid urbanization. Therefore, the requirement for sustainable management of the urban system and urban technical infrastructure is always the top goal of the Government of Vietnam.

The effective implementation of solutions to synchronously build technical infrastructure systems and orient urban development towards smart cities, green growth, energy saving, and approach to the public revolution Industry 4.0 in Vietnam is always an urgent issue for the Ministry of Construction as well as local governments.

Water and the environment are two important industries that directly affect the socio-economic development and the quality of life of the people. Over the years, Vietnam has implemented many solutions to improve water quality, protect water resources and the environment, step up the expansion of international cooperation, receive, transfer and apply advanced technologies in the world. At the same time, there are policies to mobilize resources for the entire society to invest in these two areas.

Up to now, many positive results have been achieved such as: The total urban clean water supply capacity nationwide reaches about 9 million m3 / day / night; the rate of urban residents supplied with clean water through a centralized water supply system is about 85%; The rate of urban daily-life solid waste collection and treatment is about 85.5%.

However, the rate of water loss is still high, about 21.5%; the rate of urban wastewater collected and treated is very low, about 12%; rate of solid waste treated by burial method is over 75%. Wastewater and solid waste treatment technologies are outdated, and management is limited.

“In the process of socio-economic development and urban development, we have been facing many problems with water and air pollution and the impact of climate change.

Highly aware of the importance of water and the environment, the Government of Vietnam has made a strong commitment: Do not trade the environment for economic development, affecting sustainable development ”, Deputy Minister Khanh emphasized .

In addition, Deputy Minister Khanh, on behalf of the Ministry of Construction, highly appreciated the organization of the exhibition activities of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association, the Deputy Minister hoped that the success of the exhibition would contribute to the implementation of the tasks. assigned by the Prime Minister in: Orientations on water supply and drainage in urban and industrial areas to 2025 with a vision to 2050; National strategy on integrated solid waste management to 2025 with a vision to 2050; National Program objectives and missions to ensure safe water supply.

That is why the Deputy Minister suggested the Exhibition Organizing Committee continue to innovate and improve the quality of content, programs and scale so that VietWater exhibition increasingly meets the requirements and attracts a large number of organizations and enterprises. and individuals participating in the exhibition, making an important contribution to the development of the Water and Environment industry.

A place to display top technology products

Organized for the first time in 2008, VIETWATER has gone through 10 years of companionship and steady development – becoming the leading prestigious international exhibition in the water supply and drainage industry in Vietnam.

Over the past 10 years, VIETWATER has become a prestigious annual event, giving visitors the opportunity to access technologies, equipment and effective treatment plans of the water supply, drainage and water treatment industry. top waste products in Vietnam.

The total exhibition area is up to 13,000 square meters with the participation of more than 500 exhibitors, VIETWATER 2018 received the support of 13 international groups of booths from developed countries in the water industry such as: UK, France, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, China, Taiwan and Singapore.

This year’s event is expected to welcome more than 15,000 visitors, leading experts, and many associations and organizations to visit and expand business connection activities here.

Over the years, VIETWATER has affirmed the prestige of the exhibition when the number of exhibitors returned over the years increased, with major brands such as Tsurumi Pump, Tan A Dai Thanh, Tabuchi, Sawatech, Goshu Kosan. , Vucico, Viet An Environement, Vinaworldlink, Binh Minh Plastic, JFE Engineering, ARK, HCP, Kobelco Eco Solutions, Dow Chemical, Balem … and many other enterprises.

In addition, the event also brings a new combination with Waste & Environment Technology Vietnam 2018 – An exhibition on waste treatment technology and the environment, with the expectation of bringing more technology products and equipment. applications in the waste and waste water treatment industry such as gasification technology, biological treatment methods – mechanical engineering – thermomechanical, recycling and recovery technology …

Meeting and listening to experiences from leading experts, a scientific seminar with the topic: “Technology for collecting, transporting and treating solid waste in accordance with environmental conditions in Vietnam” will take place. on November 7, with the support of ministries, departments, branches and many domestic and foreign partners. The program received the participation of Professor Nguyen Van Lien – Chairman of Vietnam Association of Urban and Industrial Environment; Prof., Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung – Director of Vietnam Institute of Urban and Industrial Environment; Mr. Nguyen Van Thien – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Binh Duong Water – Environment Joint Stock Company and many other major domestic and foreign speakers.

VIETWATER 2018 also brought visitors to the program Scientific symposium with the title: “Vietnam Water Industry with the Industrial Revolution 4.0” hosted by the Vietnam Urban Environment & Industrial Park. the co-organization with the exhibition organizer UBM.

The seminar will bring many interesting speeches and presentations from speakers with industry voices and experience in the field of waste treatment and the environment. Including the presence of Mr. Cao Lai Quang – President of Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association; Ms. Julia Braune – Executive Director, Representative from German Water Association; Deputy GSTS Nguyen Hong Tien – Vice President and General Secretary, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association and many other important guest speakers.

Continuing activities for the community rich in humanistic meaning

One of the side events named VIETWATER 2018 that the society remembers is the project model of free water supply for the community (CSR).

This year, the organizer of the exhibition UBM will continue to accompany the Australian Association and the People’s Committee of Son La province to build and install clean water treatment systems for people in the area.

The special feature of this treatment device is that it is designed with a bicycle engine, not using an electric motor like conventional water treatment equipment.

This is suitable for the needs of people in rural areas, does not cost much and does not consume much energy. In addition, the device is highly useful at times like natural disasters and no electrical energy is available.

With this bicycle engine water treatment facility, more than 10,000 liters of clean water will be delivered to residents every day. This is an activity of great significance and contributes many positive benefits to the community, especially people in remote areas.