Vietnam Medi-Pharm 2010 Opens in Hanoi

Vietnam Medical Product Import-Export JSC and Vietnam Fair and Advertisement Company (Vietfair) launched the 17th international exhibition on medical and pharmaceutical products (Vietnam Medi-Pharm 2010) in Hanoi May 12. More than 200 domestic and foreign firms are expected to showcase their products at 350 booths in the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Culture Palace from May 12 to 15, state media reported Wednesday. This will be an opportunity for local and foreign businesses to expand the market and boost the investment cooperation, Vietfair General Director, Nguyen Van Ngan, said.
Hospitals in Vietnam reportedly spend up to 90% of their funds on imports of medicines.