The opening ceremony begins with music and dance.

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan delivers the opening speech.

The contract signing ceremony between local and foreign partners.

Vietnamese officials visit Thai stall.

Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Van Phong (second from the left) at a stall from Laos.

Phong listens to a presentation about Thai technology.

Phong visits continues his look around Techmart stalls.

Phong (third from the left) talks with Laos representatives.