A fair for technology, equipment and trade in the southeast region, known as Techmart Dong Nai 2015, was launched in Bien Hoa city in southern Dong Nai province on March 19.

Techmart Dong Nai seeks to develop the technology market in the region and improve linkages between research, training, manufacturing and trading to facilitate technological innovation and commercialisation.

This year’s fair features 275 booths from 200 organisations, 125 of which are from the departments of science and technology of Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Binh Thuan and Tay Ninh.

Other localities also made appearances, including northern Hanoi and Can Tho city and Tien Giang province from the Mekong Delta.

Products in mechanical engineering, electronics, food processing, biotechnology, medicinal chemistry and hi-tech agriculture are on display at the event.

The fair creates a platform for high-tech product promotion and technology transfer, said Director of Dong Nai’s Department of Science and Technology Vo Van Sang.

The event will run through March 24.-VNA