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Up to the end of February it is possible to register for the international construction trade fair BATIMATEC 2020 in Algiers. The well-established event is considered as the most important platform for the building materials and building technology industry at the African continent. It takes place from April 19 to 23, 2020, already for the 23rd time. Since Algeria has been investing strongly in house building and infrastructure, the Algerian construction sector continues to be a growth market.

Thailand's construction industry keeps on booming. As a result, promising market opportunities are opening up for international companies which are involved in planning, constructing and designing of buildings. The trade fair architect offers international producers and dealers from the interior fittings, design and decoration industry a platform to connect with Thai architects, contractors and other decision-makers.

India is a market which still offers a great deal of untapped potential for the international automotive industry. The second-most populous country in the world still only has about 25 cars per 1,000 people. However, the number of new car registrations has been increasing for some years, and in the long term India is set to become the third-largest car market in the world. The country is already way out in front when it comes to motor shows. With the AUTO EXPO Motor Show and the AUTO EXPO Components, one of the largest platforms for the automotive industry and automotive suppliers takes place every two years in New Delhi.

Already for the 17th time, the SITP opens up opportunities for overseas companies in the Algerian construction and infrastructure sector. The trade fair for construction machinery, building material machinery, construction equipment and mining, which takes place in Algiers from November 19 to 23, 2019, is considered the most important platform for the construction industry in Algeria. In 2018, 307 exhibitors from nine countries showcased their products and services at the fairground Palais des Expositions Pins Maritimes.

A quarter of a century ago, the IranConMin opened its doors for the first time. In 1994, the German overseas trade fair company IMAG organized the first edition of the trade fair for construction machinery, construction systems and the mining industry in Tehran. Since then, the event has developed into the leading trade fair for construction and mining in the region. This fall, the trade fair celebrates its 25th anniversary. From October 31 to November 3, 2019, national and international exhibitors will once again meet with Iranian decision-makers and experts from the construction and mining sector at the Tehran Permanent Fairground.

The United Arab Emirates is investing huge amounts of money in securing its future water and energy supply. For overseas companies in these sectors, the trade fair WETEX is the platform of choice for showcasing their innovations and technologies relating to water, wastewater, energy and the environment. It is taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center from October 21–23, 2019.

The changes that the automotive industry is currently experiencing were made clear at the Auto Shanghai 2019. Alongside electromobility, the focus of the largest motor show in the world, which ran from April 18-25, 2019, was on connected and autonomous driving. More than 1,000 exhibitors from 20 different countries and regions were in attendance across around 360,000 square meters of floor space. A number of new Chinese brands made their trade fair debut alongside all the well-established manufacturers and suppliers.

The Philippines rank among the ten fastest-growing economies in the world. Especially the construction industry is booming which is at the same time relying largely on imports. PHILCONSTRUCT, the biggest construction trade fair in the country, offers overseas companies an established platform to exhibit their products, make new contacts and build business relationships.

analytica Vietnam 2019, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 3 to 5, provided a twofold cause for celebration: The country's most important industry platform for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics, celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking the most successful trade fair event in this series to date. 143 exhibitors from 15 countries occupied around 33 per cent more space than in 2017. The 4,144 trade visitors flocked to the trade fair stands and attendes the comprehensive supporting program to find out about current developments in the industry.

analytica Vietnam 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City will be celebrating not just its tenth anniversary but also its biggest trade fair event yet. Approximately 130 exhibitors from 15 countries will be on show in the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) from April 3 to 5, 2019. The exhibition area has grown by around one third compared with 2017. analytica Vietnam is the country's foremost industry platform for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics.

Currently, Thailand's construction industry is booming. Experts expect this trend to continue for the longer term. As a result, promising market opportunities are opening up for international companies which are involved in planning, constructing and designing of buildings. The trade fair architect expo in Bangkok brings together producers and dealers from the interior work and design industry with architects, contractors and other decision-makers. The established exhibition is the most important event of the industry in the ASEAN region.