The 11th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) is to be held from Sept. 23 to 26, the organizers said Monday.

A press release issued by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute said some 170 enterprises from 21 countries and regions will participate in the exhibition, which features a 3,000-square feet exhibition area.

Products displayed will cover garments, accessories, handbags, shoes, pharmaceutical products, food, beverage, electrical appliances, printing matters, ceramic products, the press release said.

A number of forums and conferences will be held during the MIF, including the forum of the development of the private enterprises in China, it added.

(Xinhua News Agency September 19, 2006)