2015 Macao-Guangzhou Famous Products Fair to be held in Guangzhou in January IPIM Provides Macao Enterprises with Preferential Scheme to Participate

To further expand bilateral economic and trade collaboration between Guangdong and Macao under the Framework Agreement on Co-operation between Guangdong and Macao, and jointly promote the development of the MICE industry in Guangzhou and Macao, the 2015 Macao-Guangzhou Famous Products Fair, co-organised by IPIM and the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation of Guangzhou Municipality, will be held from 23 to 25 January 2015 at the Poly World Trade Centre in Guangzhou. This event plays a very important role in Guangzhou-Macao trade and economic co-operation. The 2015 Macao-Guangzhou Famous Products Fair will cover a wide range of products including MinM, Macao souvenirs, cultural and creative products, consumer goods, clothes, food products, wine, products from Portuguese-speaking countries as well as other merchandise. During the fair, famous products from Macao and Guangzhou will be showcased and sold to residents of and visitors to Guangzhou. There will also be diverse activities, including business matching sessions, product procurement and promotional events for Macao and Guangzhou companies during the fair, which will serve as a platform for companies from Macao and Guangzhou to network and co-operate, thereby promoting economic and trade ties between the two places. In order to encourage companies from Macao to participate in the exhibition, IPIM is providing an incentive programme for companies from Macao. The incentives cover a standard booth, accommodation, transportation, round-trip freight transportation, storage area and temporary staff. Eligible enterprises only need to pay a participation fee of MOP$2,000.00 for a booth or MOP$1, 800.00 for raw space. The scope of exhibits will include: products manufactured in Macao, Macao brands and overseas products with an agent in Macao (priority will be given to products from Portuguese-speaking countries). All Macao enterprises are welcome to participate in the event and explore new business opportunities. Local companies interested in participating may obtain an application form from IPIM, located on the 4th Floor, World Trade Centre, 918 Avenida da Amizade, Macao, during office hours until 17 November. As the number of booths is limited, applications will be processed on a first-come first-served basis with the organisers reserving the right of final decision. Registration and enquiry hotline: 8798 9267 / 8798 9199, email: mgfpf-enquiry@ipim.gov.mo