The Zhejiang’s China Time-honoured Brands and Zhejiang Macao Branded Products Fair 2010 (the Fair), to be held over 3 days, received more trade visitors and sold more products on site on the second day (16 January). On 16 January, a total of 96 business matching sessions were arranged and 2 agreements were signed. Prominent Results in Business Matching
Business talks and negotiations were being held in many areas at the Fair, resulting in a number of cooperation agreements and letters of intent. A total of 96 business matching sessions were arranged and 2 agreements were signed. One of the agreements is related to the establishment of Zhejiang Branded Products Trade Exhibition Centre (Macao) Co. Ltd; the other one is the general distribution agreement for a Macao enterprise to distribute “Huiji Hill Shaoxing Wine” series products in Macao. At the Fair, there is an exhibition area dedicated to Zhejiang’s China Time-honoured Brands and Famous Branded Products and another area for Macao’s featured products. To help exhibitors and trade visitors to open up business opportunities, the Organiser has arranged such activities as business matching and trade talks with an aim to give fuller play to Macao’s advantage as a service platform and enhance the trade and economic cooperation between the two regions and with overseas markets. As the second day fell on the weekend, more local residents visited the Fair and made purchases on site. Some products even went out of stock. Xuefangjiang Ham is a renowned product among the different kinds of Jinhua Ham. Their objective for participating in this Fair is to promote their brand name in Macao. Surprisingly, their hams of various grades and qualities were already sold out on the first day. There are already several Macao trade visitors who seek to distribute the Jinhua Ham products. Dinglianfang’s Qianzhang Buns sold out quickly on the first day. More fresh pork and beancurd sheets had to be replenished for the second day. Caizhizhai’s desserts were welcomed by visiting guests. Blue calico is a characteristic product in the textile industry of Zhejiang and their different types of fabric arts and crafts and decorative items were selling well. Hangzhou’s Xiaoxiangsanxun garments were also attractive to trade visitors. Besides the time-honored brands, Zhejiang’s branded products and Macao’s featured products were also popular buying items for trade visitors. Another highlight of the Fair is the live performance of skills in arts and craft that vividly demonstrative the traditional Chinese culture. In particular, the performance of the art of Taichi Tea, the amazing making of Shaoyongfang Cakes, the carving of exquisite patterns on Zhangxiaoquan Scissors, and the throwing skills for Longquan porcelain were warmly welcomed by visitors. 17 January (Sunday) will be the final day of the Fair, which will open from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm (no entry after 7:30 pm) for trade visitors and residents. Free shuttle bus service is available at the Macao Square, Pak Wai Bus Stop, Royal Supermarket at Areia Preta and the venue. The service hours are from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at a 30-minute-interval. Free parking space is also available at Exhibition Hall B of the venue and provided on a first-come-first-served basis. For further information, please call 62401584.
