Catalogue Show of Indonesian Products and Services to be held next week

As a continuation of the debut Thai Catalogue Show held in May, SME Service Centre of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is planning a series of country-themed catalogue shows successively for local SMEs to gain access to information of overseas products and service markets. Upcoming there will be the“Catalogue Show of Indonesian Products and Services”, jointly organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong and IPIM, held from 14th to 25th July 2008 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at IPIM’s Macao Business Support Centre (Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpçao No. 263, Edif. China Civil Plaza, 19 Andar, Macau). Being a member of ASEAN, Indonesia has gradually become a significant trading partner of Macao. Trading activities between Indonesia and Macao has been increasing since the Handover, with trade figures growing intensively and recorded a 28.74% increase from 2006 to 2007, up 32.97% year on year. According to statistical data, there is a growth of 13.83% in the annual import value from Indonesia since 2000. Last year, total import value from Indonesia reached 203 million, of which around 70% are edible bird’s nest, food products, tableware and kitchenware, pumice stones, coffee and electronic products. The rich natural resources of Indonesia will enable Macao and Indonesia to benefit from long-term development in different arrays of business and economic co-operation. Through the joint efforts of the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Agriculture and Coordinating Board of Investment of Indonesia, an assorted collection of over 40 types of catalogues will be on display and total number of catalogues available for distribution will be over 5000 pieces. A wide range of materials, covering investment and travel guides, MICE information, promotional materials of food and beverages, agriculture, seafood, spices, handicraft industries and product pamphlets of Indonesian companies are included in the collection. Local SMEs in search for partners or distribution rights from Indonesia or any other interested parties are cordially invited to visit the Catalogue Show. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ho or Ms Leong of Small and Medium Enterprise Service Centre (28728212) or visit IPIM’s website www.ipim.gov.mo Macao Trade and Invest Kiosk for detailed information about the Show.