Catalogue Show of the South Africa to be held at SME Service Centre

The Catalogue Show of South African Products and Services will be held from 3 November to 14 November 2008 (9am to 6 pm, Mondays to Fridays) at SME Service Centre of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute(Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpçao No. 263, Edif. China Civil Plaza, 19 Andar, Macau). South Africa is situated on the southern tip of Africa. The country is internationally renowned for its natural resources especially in coal and mineral reserves, with well-developed finance, communications, energy and marine transport systems. Major industries include minerals, mining, motor vehicles and parts, machinery, textiles, chemicals, information technology, electronics, other manufacturing, and agro-processing. Major exports range from mineral resources (gold, diamonds and platinum), motor vehicles and parts, machinery, pulp and fruits. In 2007, imports from South Africa reached 134 million Macau patacas, of which included diamonds and accessories, abalones, fruit and vegetables, motor vehicles and parts. Compared with import value of 111 million in 2006, a 21.6% year on year increase is achieved. Until August 2008, total import value already reaches 92 million patacas. Being first business promotion event held in Macau after the visit of Ms. Tembi Tambo, Consul-General of South Africa in May, IPIM hopes that it could further strengthen the economic ties of Macau and South Africa, while providing leads for local enterprises that are in search for overseas production distribution rights. The theme of the Show is “South Africa Business Opportunities”. Around 40 types of Catalogues will be on display. Apart from travel and investment information, over 10 South African companies will have their brochures displayed, including agro-processing, cosmetics, golf equipment, metals etc. Local SMEs in search for partners from South Africa are cordially invited to visit the Show at MBSC during office hours (9am to 6 pm, closed on public holidays). Following this Show, IPIM will organize the “Catalogue Show of British Products and Services” at the end of November. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ho or Ms Leong of Small and Medium Enterprise Service Centre (28728212) or visit IPIM’s website and Macao Trade and Invest Kiosk.