Analytica expo 2011 to be held in HCM City

Domestic and foreign companies will display their products on laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics at the Analytica Vietnam 2011 to be held in Ho Chi Minh City from April 7-9.

The exhibition, the second of its kind in Vietnam , will be coorganised by Munich Exhibition Company of Germany and the National Agency for Science and Technology Information (NASATI), according to information released at a press briefing held in HCM City on September 9 by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Advanced equipment and technologies used in areas such as chemical, electronics, pharmaceuticals, health care and environment will be showcased at 250 booths at the event.

Within the framework of the event, there will be a two-day seminar, during which the world’s leading scientists will present latest themes in related industries and exchange experiences as well as achievements in science. The seminar is expected to see the participation of about 300 scientists from countries worldwide, including Italy , Germany , China , Japan and Singapore .

Especially, research institutes and laboratories will have chance to update information about the international standard ISO 17025.

According to Phung Minh Lai, deputy head of NASATI, the exhibition will offer domestic and foreign enterprises an opportunity to seek out partners and expand their business while contributing to the fulfilment of several national targets, including 10 percent to 15 percent growth rate in the chemical industry each year, and building self-production capacity in areas like petrochemistry and chemical products in agriculture and pharmaceuticals.

Nicole Klammer, Director of Analytica Asia, said over 15 German companies and eight French enterprises have confirmed their participation at the exhibition while a number of other leading companies across the world have registered.

The first Analytica Vietnam held in 2009 attracted 74 companies from 11 nations worldwide./.