2009MIECF : Green Business Co-operation Day－Gathering Unlimited Green Business Opportunities

To further strengthen enterprises’ business co-operation in the area of environmental protection, the first day of 2009 MIECF has been designated as the Green Business Co-operation Day by 2009 MIECF. The Green Business Co-operation Day aims at assisting enterprises to conduct business co-operation negotiations and promote projects as well as business co-operation. The activities in the Green Business Co-operation Day include “The Green Business Co-operation and Finance Symposium”, “The Enterprise Green Business Summit and Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony”. The theme of the Green Business Co-operation Day is Gathering Unlimited Green Business Opportunities. The event is organised by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Macao Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and European Union Business Information Programme. The event was officiated by Mr. Francis Tam, the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR. Mr. Dong Songgen, the Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, leaders of local and international trade/economic authorities and chambers of commerce also attended the activities of the Green Business Co-operation Day. The Green Business Co-operation and Finance Symposium At the Green Business Co-operation and Finance Symposium, senior management and experts from environmental, financial institutions/enterprises in various regions conducted an in-depth study and discussions in the current status and future development of the environmental industry. Speakers of the event included Mr. Michal Pastvinský, Director of Development and Project Cooperation Department of Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic, Mr. Nigel Hall, Technical Adviser of Regional Office for the Pacific, European Investment Bank (EIB), Mr. Ethan Ji Win, Tzou, Vice-Chairman of Korea Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCCI), Chairman of Winfull Capital Korea Co., Ltd., Private Equity Fund Advisor of Myasset Investment Management Co., Ltd. and Mr. Stewart J. Ballard, Business Development Director (Asia) of Sindicatum Carbon Technology Limited. The Enterprise Green Business Summit Representatives of chambers of commerce and enterprises from Mainland China (Pan-Pearl River Delta Region) and various European countries attended the Summit to discuss environmental co-operation between enterprises. The event was held in the form of interactive discussion. Participants include Mr. João Marques da Cruz, Board Member of EDP Internacional, Dr. Dominic Orr, President and CEO of Aruba Networks Inc., Dr. Bernd Dallmann, Chief Executive of Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG, Mr. Rui Faria da Cunha, President of Belgian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Douglas Woodring, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce ‘s Environmental Committee, Hong Kong, Mr. Fred Larsen, Chairman of the Board of Lamor Group and Mr. Edward W.C. Leung, Managing Partner and Founder of Secured Environment Company. Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony The Green Business Networking Cocktail Reception and Signing Ceremony, another activity held under the Green Business Co-operation Day, was held at 5:30pm at the 2009 MIECF venue. The activities aimed at providing business communication and exchanges opportunities to further promote interactive co-operation among participating international enterprises and environmental sector. Mr. Francis Tam, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR, officiated the event. The signing ceremony was also attended by leaders of local and international trade/economic authorities and chambers of commerce.