DKSH Unveils Upgraded Demonstration Lab at Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Showcasing Leading Leica Confocal Technology

Ho Chi Minh City, March 14, 2024 – DKSH Business Unit Technology has officially opened its demonstration lab at Nguyen Tat Thanh University (District 9 Campus) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first demonstration lab equipped with the Leica Confocal, a high-end confocal microscope from Leica Microsystems in Vietnam. Beyond enhancing the experience for Vietnamese customers with state-of-the-art facilities, this new laboratory also serves academic purposes at Nguyen Tat Thanh University.

The laboratory is fully equipped with high-end instruments from the world’s leading brands that can be applied in various industries, from pharmaceutical, food & beverage, life science, research & academy to testing lab or mining mineral. DKSH Business Unit Technology also unveiled the Leica Confocal, the microscope for cutting-edge biomedical research that provides imaging precision for subcellular-structures and dynamic processes. This initiative is a testament to DKSH Business Unit Technology investment in contributing to market growth and providing assistance to local businesses in Vietnam. Furthermore, it is also part of the collaboration with Nguyen Tat Thanh University to cultivate numerous educational opportunities and nurture a new generation in science and technology.

Dr. Wesley Chen, Head of Sales, Microscopy, SEA & Taiwan, Representative of Leica Microsystems, stated: “We are excited to join forces with DKSH’s Business Unit Technology in Vietnam as part of their new demonstration lab. Aligned with our shared mission of offering expertise and solutions to our customers, this strategic partnership, promises to provide a great platform for businesses and academia to access up-to-date science equipment.”

Robert Puschmann, Managing Director, Business Unit Technology, DKSH Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam, shared: “This upgraded laboratory demonstrates our commitment to market development and community contribution as an integrated science solutions provider. We believe that by granting access to cutting-edge technologies through the demonstration lab, we can offer the best experiences to customers while also fostering the next generation of scientists through education with our partners, Leica Microsystems and Nguyen Tat Thanh University.”