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

The exhibition, the second of its kind in Vietnam , will becoorganised by Munich Exhibition Company of Germany and the NationalAgency for Science and Technology Information (NASATI), according toinformation released at a press briefing held in HCM City onSeptember 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 beshowcased at 250 booths at the event.

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

Especially, research institutesand laboratories will have chance to update information about theinternational standard ISO 17025.

According to PhungMinh Lai, deputy head of NASATI, the exhibition will offer domestic andforeign enterprises an opportunity to seek out partners and expandtheir business while contributing to the fulfilment of severalnational targets, including 10 percent to 15 percent growth rate in thechemical industry each year, and building self-production capacity inareas like petrochemistry and chemical products in agriculture andpharmaceuticals.

Nicole Klammer, Director ofAnalytica Asia, said over 15 German companies and eight Frenchenterprises have confirmed their participation at the exhibition while anumber of other leading companies across the world have registered.

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