Jointly organized by Macao Trade & Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Department of Foreign Trade & Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province, the “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010” will be held during July 22-25, at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre. According to the spirit of “Reform of the Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation Framework” and “Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement” signed in last March, Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010 demonstrates the specific action taken by Macao Trade & Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province, to enhance coorporation between Guangdong and Macao on economic and trade. It is also another large-scale exhibition between Guangdong and Macao right after “Western Guangdong Famous Products Fair 2003” and “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”. A total of 139 manufacturing enterprises of branded products from 18 cities had submitted their applications up to this moment, making it a fair with 252 exhibition booths, including a number of renowned brands from Guangdong. This year, the Organizer invited 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee to offer Asian Games souvenirs for sales during the Fair, it can be expected as one of the key attractions. It is believed that it will bring mutual benefit to branded products, as well as creating the Guangzhou Asian Games trend climax through providing more choices on products for residents and tourists. The Fair Strengthen Specific Action on Economic and Trade Cooperation between Guangdong and Macao Last year, both governments of Guangdong and Macao, as well as exhibiting cities fully utilized the selling platform of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”, enhanced cooperation and exchange between 2 territories. Sales of branded products from the 2 territories were extended through exhibiting in the Fair, helped enterprises to develop their markets. More importantly, it served to withstand the impact from financial crisis and activated the consumer market under the attack brought by financial tsunami. Based on the success gained from last year, we can foresee “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010” will serve to explore and further activate sales markets in 2 territories for enterprises from Guangdong and Macao, also promote closer cooperation and exchange. The Fair will create more business opportunities for branded products from Guangdong province to get into Portuguese speaking countries with the help of Macao platform, meanwhile bring more branded product options to residents and tourists. Keen Response on Application from Guangdong Exhibiting Enterprises
“Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010” is an economic and trade activity which set trade, cultural exchange, shopping, leisure & entertainment in one. For exhibition, the Fair will include a total of 252 exhibiting booths in Macao Enterprises Pavilion and Guangdong Enterprises Pavilion. Recruitment for 67 booths in Macao Enterprises Pavilion will start at June 10. This Fair attracts great attention from economic and trade departments, as well as enterprises from Guangdong Province. Applications of 139 branded products enterprises from 18 prefecture-level cities were received, contributing to a total of 178 exhibiting booths. Products being exhibited will include special products, foods, commodities and electronic products from different cities, including products from:
- 5 enterprises awarded “Chine Top Brands”, such as Guangdong Silk-Tex Group Co. Ltd, Zhuhai Double Happiness Electric Appliance Co., Ltd
- 13 enterprises awarded “Well-known Brands in China”, such as Yangjiang Shi ba zi, Double Happiness and Lankfair - 41 enterprises awarded “Guangdong Top Brand Products” - 28 enterprises awarded “Well-known Trademark in Guangdong” and a number of leading enterprises To show the spirit of Guangzhou Asian Games, through inviting 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee, souvenirs franchisee of Guangzhou Asian Games will offer Asian Games souvenirs during the Fair. Subsidies for Macao exhibiting enterprises
Same as last year, in order to encourage Macao enterprises to participate in the Fair, subsidies will be provided to Macao enterprises by Organizer of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010”, targeting eligible exhibitors with products manufactured in Macao, Macao brand or Overseas products with agent in Macao. 40% of exhibiting fee will be covered by the Organizer, enterprises paying only $2,800 can enjoy this valuable chance. Recruitment in Macao will being tomorrow (June 10), and end at June 24, the Organizer look forward to see keen response from Macao enterprises, so as to expand their business through Macao’s platform. Remark:
Products “manufactured in Macao”
- Products “manufactured in Macao” and exported from Macau, exhibitors have to provide certificate of origin issued by Macao Economic Service
- Products “manufactured in Macao” and sold in Macao, exhibitors have to provide approval of industry issued by Macao Economic Service
Products of “Macao brand”
- Products of “Macao brand”, exhibitors have to provide trademark registration issued by Macao Economic Service or other valid documents.
Products “with agent in Macao”
- Products “with agent in Macao”, Exhibitors have to provide agent authorization of the products or related supporting documents. Other Events during the Fair
Events held at the same time with “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010” include those economic & trade activities themed under promoting industrial cooperation between Guangdong and Macau, such as meetings, Sourcing and Purchasing, product seminars, business matching etc. During the Fair, Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province will organize enterprises from Guangdong Province to meet with Macao enterprises, at the same time, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) will organize relevant chambers of commerce to join the Fair for procurement, and organize sizable retail enterprises in Macao to join the procurement negotiation. To make the Fair more attractive to residents and tourists, the Organizer will arrange a series of art and cultural activities, performance from Hong Kong and Macao artistes, art and cultural group will also bring exciting performance to residents and tourists. In addition, lucky draws will be organized during above activities, coupons will be distributed to participant, which aim at creating a fruitful and wonderful summer carnival to residents and tourists. For further information of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2010”, please call the hotline 853- 8798 9788 or browse the official website www.guangdongmacaofair.com
