(VOVworld) – Lao Cai province’s ongoing northern agricultural products fair has attracted nearly 200 businesses from Vietnam and 13 others from China. This is one of the activities organized by the Department of agriculture and rural development, National Agricultural Extension Center, Investment and Trade Promotion Center, and Lao Cai Tourism to foster trade and investment. The week long fair provides a good opportunity for northern provinces to introduce their trade potential and find investors in agriculture, forestry, fishery, and eco-tourism. It also aims to help domestic businesses promote their trademarks, share experience in applying new technologies and approaching the south-western market of China through the Lao Cai-Hekou border gate.