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To tie with the “Reform of the Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation Framework” and to further implement the “Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement between Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM)”. Under the guidance of Macao Special Administrative Region Government and People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation will jointly organize a grand event – the “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009” (GMBPF 2009) on 30th July to 2nd August, at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre. The aim of which is to assist Guangdong branded products to promote their brand names in Macao and overseas markets, through Macao’s economic and trade platform, as a mean to strengthen the economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Macao. Following the “Western Guangdong Famous Products Fair” jointly held in April 2003, “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009” is another grand event under cooperation on economic and trade between 2 territories, embracing trade, cultural exchange, shopping and leisure as one, rich in content and full of innovation. Exhibits in the Fair includes: Guangdong Branded products exhibition and sale, major famous products are household electrical appliances, house wares, lighting, ready-made clothes, foodstuff, tea, ceramics for daily use, gifts (including: souvenirs, etc.), handicrafts and other products. Typical Macao products include exhibition and sale of Macao products, Macao brand name products and foreign brand name products with local enterprises acting as agents will be major exhibiting products, to exhibits branded products of tourism, food and clothing to Macao residents and visitors. Making use of Macao’s economic and trade platform, to develop a faster pace for Guangdong branded products to enter Macao and overseas distribution markets, resulting further development of consumer market of Guangdong and Macao. To elaborate the advantage of Macao’s platform, pragmatically foster economic and trade cooperation of Guangdong and Macao
To elaborate the advantage of Macao’s platform of conference and exhibition, during “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”, economic and trade activities consist of products exhibition and sales, business matching and economic and trade negotiation, providing platform of cooperation to participants. In which some municipalities from Guangdong province is planning to held seminars to promote local investment environment during the Fair. On top of these, “business matching and special projects discussion” will be arranged by the Organizer, inviting exhibiting enterprises to undergo activities of business matching and special project discussion, as a mean to foster exchange and cooperation between enterprises in 2 territories on economic and trade. Fruitful and attractive on-site special promotions
In order to further boost local consumer market under the financial tsunami, Organizer will held a number of special activities with prizes for all participants during “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”, such as treasure hunt game “Mini Guangdong-Macao Tour”, distribution of expense coupons, special discount for branded products and lucky draws. All these activities aim at foster on-site transaction of the Fair, and also provide a chance for Macao residents of buying their favourite branded products with best price.
Meanwhile, in order to allow each participating municipality the opportunities to promote their own local folk culture and tourist resources, apart from cultural performances by Hong Kong and Macao actors and singers and typical Macao folk performances, during the Fair, there will also be performances by the troupes of each participating municipality. Participation from enterprises in Guangdong and well-known enterprises
Recruitment of exhibitors for “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009” reached a great success with keen response from enterprises, 118 manufacturing enterprises of branded products from 18 cites (exhibiting municipalities are: Guangzhou、Shenzhen、Zhuhai、Shantou、Foshan、Shaoguan、Meizhou、Huizhou、Dongguan、Zhongshan、Jiangmen、Yangjiang、Zhanjiang、Maoming、Zhaoqing、Qingyuan、Chaozhou、Yunfu) had submitted their applications up to this moment. Within the 190 exhibition booths, major products are special products, foods, commodities, clothing and electronic products. Among the participating enterprises from Guangdong, “Yangjiang Shibazi”, “Landbond Furniture”, etc are well-known brands in China, “Double Happiness”、“Linkfair”,etc are renowned brands from Guangdong province, and there are famous branded products enterprises consist of Yangjiang Shibazi Group., Limited, Double Happiness Cooker Company Limited, Guangdong Xiyan Tea Group Co., Limited, Guangdong Linkfair Group Co., Limited and Guangdong Zhanjiang Household Electric Appliances Industrial Co., Limited and some leading enterprises in different industries. Subsidies for Macao exhibiting enterprises
To encourage Macao enterprises to participate in the Fair, subsidies will be provided to Macao enterprises by Organizer of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”, targeting eligible exhibitors with products manufactured in Macao, Macao brand or overseas products with agent in Macao. 60% of exhibiting fee will be covered by the Organizer, enterprises paying only $2,800 can be exhibitors in the Fair. Recruitment in Macao will being tomorrow, and end at 3rd July, we 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 Macau” and exported from Macau, exhibitors have to provide certificate of origin issued by Macao Economic Services
- Products “manufactured in Macau” and sold in Macau, exhibitors have to provide approval of industry issued by Macao Economic Services Products of “Macao brand”
- Products of “Macao brand”, exhibitors have to provide trademark registration issued by Macao Economic Services or other valid documents. Products “with agent in Macao”
- Products “with agent in Macao”, Exhibitors have to provide agent authorization of the products or other valid documents. Combining advantage of Macao tourism and power of local chambers of commerce, to enhance the benefit of the Fair The Organizers are at present working jointly with many local and overseas organizations/chambers of commerce/associations to further enhance the benefit of the Fair, especially in the areas of promotion, visitor attraction and performances. It includes inviting associations of Macao tourism and hospitality, to participate in the Fair through their own source of customers.
Co-organizers of the Fair join together to work on this grand event, including 21 bureaus of foreign trade & economic cooperation from Guangdong province, relevant associations from Macao, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Seed programme to enhance development of conference and exhibition talents To tie with “seed programme to enhance development of conference and exhibition talents”, people in conference and exhibition industry with EMD（Exhibition Management Degree）and CEM(Certified in Exhibition Management) will be recruited to join as Project Managers of the Fair in 4 aspects: exhibitors recruitment, promotion, services of exhibition and public relations. This aims at providing practical experience and training to help development of Macao conference and exhibitions talents. Administrative and Service Centre of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009” has been set into operation
Administrative and Service Centre of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009” had been set up by Organizer Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Coordinator Macau Fair & Trade Association to act as administrative support to the Fair, and also the training base for conference and exhibition talents. Besides this, professionals for conference and exhibition will work together to provide all-round services for exhibitors and buyers, their office location is Macao Business Support Centre (MBSC), Alameda Dr.Carlos de Assumpção No.263,Edf.China Civil Plaza 20th Floor,Macao For further information of “Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009”, please call the hotline 853- 8798 9707／853-87989676 or browse the website www.guangdongmacaofair.com
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Under the joint supervision of the Macao Administrative Region and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and jointly co-organized by the Macao Trade and Investment Institute (IPIM) and the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, the "Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009" (GMBPF 2009) will be held at the Macau Fisherman's Wharf's Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 July to 2 August, 2009. Following the "Western Guangdong Famous Products Fair", jointly held by the two territories in April 2003, the GMBPF 2009 is another grand economic and trade event for the further implementation of the "Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement" signed between IPIM and the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation in early March this year, to correspond with the "Reform of the Pearl River Delta Regional Cooperation Framework". The Fair will bring together Macao's advantage as a tourist destination and develop its function as a trade and economic service platform. Designed for both local residents and tourist, GMBPF 2009 aim to foster the local economy, speed up the entrance of the Mainland and Macao's branded products to the local and overseas markets and assist the enterprises from both territories to grasp more business opportunities at the current financial crisis. In addition to the great support rendered by various entities in Guangdong and Macau, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Trade Development Bureau of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China have been invited as supporting organizations. Furthermore, over forty government bureaus, trade promotion organizations, chambers of commerce and business associations will act as co-organizers. GMBPF 2009 is organized by Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). The Chief Executive of Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr. Edmund Ho Hau Wah, the Vice Governor of the People's Government of Guangdong Province, Mr. Wan Qingliang, and the Secretary for Economy and Finance Macau SAR, Mr. Francis Tam Pak Yuen, have been invited to preside over at the inauguration ceremony. Besides, one of the co-organizers, the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, will organize a government and business delegation comprising of over 150 members, lead by Director Lian Yaowen, to attend the opening ceremony and participate in the business negotiation activities. In view of the current financial crisis, the Organizers expect that the organization of the GMBPF 2009 will enhance the brand-name recognition of Guangdong's branded products not only in the consumer markets of Macao but in the Portuguese-speaking countries as well, and further straighten and diversify the economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Macao. PARTICIPATION OF OVER 200 GUANGDONG AND MACAO ENTERPRISES
LARGE AND DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE There will be a large and diversified range of products on display and for sale during the Fair. At the Exhibition and Sale Zone, there will be 259 booths, including exhibition and sale booths for several of Guangdong's ten largest branded enterprises and over ten of Macao's branded enterprises. The 6.000 square metres Exhibition Hall will comprise the "Guangdong Branded Products Exhibition and Sale Area", where branded products of Guangdong's enterprises, arranged by municipality, will be on display and for sale. Branded enterprises from Guangdong and Macao strongly support the Fair: 121 branded products from 18 municipalities in Guangdong Province, namely Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Foshan, Shaoguan, Meizhou, Huizhou, Donguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Yangjiang, Zhanjiang, Maoming, Zhaoqing, Qinyuan, Chaozhou and Yunfu, including some of China's 100 or 500 largest or leading enterprises in their respective fields, namely "Yangjiang Shibazi", "Landbond Furniture" and other China's national famous trade marks, as well as "Double Happiness" and "Linkfair", which are famous trade marks in Guangdong Province, And Yangjiang Shibazi Group, Limited, Double Happiness Cooker Company Limited, Guangdong Xiyan Xiyan Group Company, Limited, Guangdong Linkfair Group Company, Limited, and Guangdong Zhanjiang Household Electrical Appliances Company, Limited, among others, will be present. Products on display include those with regional characteristics, embracing, essentially. food, daily necessities, electrical appliances, handicrafts and tourist souvenirs, among others. In the Exhibition Hall, there is a Macao Branded Products Area, with over sixty stands for the local enterprises, a major part of which are Macao's branded products, "Made in Macao" products or products with agents in Macao, to showcase to the visiting merchants the image of Macao's branded products and to correspond and cooperate with participating enterprises from Guangdong Province. On the other hand, the bureaus of foreign trade and economic cooperation of the participating municipalities will also have their own special zones, to promote the investment environment, development status of the various industries and business opportunities of their respective municipalities. MULTI-DIMENSIONAL COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (BUSINESS MATCHINGS, SOURCING NEGOTIATIONS, PROFESSIONAL BUYERS) FOR CLOSER COOPERATION BETWEEN GUANGDONG AND MACAO During the Fair, more than ten trade and economic promotion seminars will be held, where several famous branded enterprises from different business sectors will be invited to discuss about business opportunities and market information in their respective fields, including world-famous e-trade brand "Alibaba.com" and on-line auction and shopping website "eBay Inc.", which will talk about the latest development and trends in the electronic business, so as to further assist local enterprises to develop business opportunities in electronic trade. At the same time, IPIM and Macao Chamber of Commerce will hold a Seminar on the Participation in the "Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises' Expo" during the forthcoming 14th Macao International Fair, to attract participants to and promote the "SME's Expo" in the 14th MIF. To promote the cooperation between Guangdong and Macao buyers with international buyers, the Organizers have invited several well-known brands from Mainland China and abroad to participate in the Fair along with the local retailers of general merchandises, to jointly promote the development of the Guangdong and Macao economic and trade platform through economic ties. In this connection, world-famous retail brand, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., To facilitate business negotiations between the participating enterprises and the specialized buyers, the Organizers have specially set-up a business matching and sourcing area at the Exhibition Hall. ACTIVE JOINT PROMOTION OF THE FAIR'S BENEFITS In order to enhance the benefits of the Fair, the Organizers, in cooperation with various Macau government bureaus, chambers of commerce and business associations, started preparatory works in various fronts, namely in promotion and advertisement, tourist attraction, Fair participation, performances and business negotiations, among others, including inviting Macao's Travel Industry Council of Macau and travel agencies to organize tours to visit the GMBPF 2009. In conjunction with the local co-organizers of the GMBFP 2009, IPIM have organized specialized buyers for business matching so as to further promote a more efficient tie between the manufacturing, sale and agency enterprises. Up to the present, the Organizers have arranged, at this preliminary stage, nearly 130 sessions of pre-business matching and commercial negotiations, principally in the following areas: food, consumer products, daily necessities, trendy clothes and cosmetic products from over 200 branded Guangdong and Macao products. Up to the present, nearly 70 participating trade and sourcing delegations have already registered their participation in the GMBPF 2009. SPECTACULAR ARTISTIC AND CULTURE SHOWS TO CREATE A CARNIVAL ATMOSPHERE As this year's large-scale business activity, "Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009" have designed lots of promotion activities, including: "Big Discount for Branded Products", "Consumer Coupons Entitling to Big Prizes" and "Lucky Draw", among others. Up to the present, 43 Guangdong and Macao enterprises have already provided 90 different types of merchandises, including electrical appliances, bedding, food, leather articles, clothes and electronic locks for promotional activities, as a reward to the Macao, Mainland China and overseas merchants and the public. Branded products of these enterprises will be available for sale at discounted price, for promotion during the Fair. In order to stress the carnival-atmosphere of the Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009, the Government of Macao SAR and related Macao and travel associations have given their great support to the Fair and organized specialized performances with Macao's characteristics, such as the Portuguese Folk Dance, during the Fair. In addition, there will be cultural and artistic performances, including dancing and singing by Hong Kong artist Nancy Wu, Johnny Yip, Alice Lau, LiXia Li, Lee Loon Ki, Matthew Ko and Grace Wong. Macao singers include Solar, Miro and YanYan Yong. A troupe from Zhongshan will perform non-musical instrument vocal accompaniment, while Bro 5 will present hot dances and songs. Macau Children Arts Troupe will present dancing, guqin instrumental ensemble to bring life to the Fair, enhance the promotional effect and the cultural exchange among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. During the Fair, there will be different performances at the Roman Amphitheatre every day and at different time intervals. Entrance is free for visitors to the Fair. COMPREHENSIVE LAUNCHING OF THE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. In order to promote the various aspects of the "Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair 2009", press conferences were held in Guangzhou and Macao. Promotion of the GMBPF 2009 started at full speed since July this year. Apart from reports and advertisement in the mainstream media of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the Organizers have also arranged outdoor advertisements at the ports, tourist spots, public transport of Macao, supplemented by moving vehicles and street banner advertisements to promote this great event. Furthermore, the Organizers will also publish a booklet to actively promote the investment environment of the participating municipalities of Guangdong Province and Macao as well as the branded enterprises and products of Guangdong and Macao showcased at the Fair. FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE AND PARKING TO FACILITATE LOCAL RESIDENTS, TRADE VISITORS AND TOURISTS During the Fair, the Organizers will arrange free shuttle bus service between Macao and Taipa urban areas, including: Avenida Dr. Mário Soares, Macau Square, Avenida Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Parklane bus stop near Rua Coutinho, Avenida de Cantão, at Taipa Island – next to Hung Fat Garden, as well at all ports (Border Gate and all maritime terminals) and all designated hotels to transport citizens to the Fair. Furthermore, 2-hour free parking will be provided at the Convention and Exhibition Centre of Macau Fisherman's Wharf. Preparatory works for the Guangdong & Macao Branded Products 2009 are coming to an end. Exhibitors from Guangdong and Macao will start the construction and decoration works at the site tomorrow (July 29). After 100 days of attentive preparation, the GMBPF 2009 will begin soon. The Organizers sincerely invite merchants from Mainland China and abroad, local citizens and tourists from all over the world to participate in this grand occasion for the economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Macao, to visit, shop, discuss business, watch the performances, all in all, to enjoy the 2009 Summer shopping carnival. Opening hours: 2 July (Thursday): 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m., 31 July to 1 August (Friday and Saturday): 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m; 2 August (Sunday): 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. GMBPF 2009's Administrative and Service Centre is located at Alameda Dr. Carlos d'Assumpção, no. 263, China Civil Plaza, 20th Floor, Macau Business Support Centre (MBSC). For further information about GMBPF 2009, please call our hotline (853) 8798 9707 or visit the following website: http://www.guangdongmacaofair.com
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Mr. Edmund Ho, Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Ms. Gao Yan, Deputy Director General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR and Mr. Wan Qingliang, Vice Governor of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province hosted the opening ceremony and visited the Fair. 2009 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair is grandly opening in morning of July 30, at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests hosted the opening ceremony and visited the Guangdong and Macao branded products enterprise exhibition area in the Fair, officiating guests are Mr. Edmund Ho, Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Ms. Gao Yan, Deputy Director General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR, Mr. Wan Qingliang, Vice Governor of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Mr. Francis Tam Pak Yuen, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao SAR, Mr. Song Yanbin, Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao SAR, Mr. Liang Yaowen, Director General of Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province, Dr. Lee Peng Hong, President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, Ms. Gao Li, Representative of the Ministry of Commence of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Hoi Sai Iun, President of Macao Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Chui Sai Cheong, Vice Chairman of All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce and Ms. Dong Jiayang, Chief Representative of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office in Hong Kong and Macao. “2009 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” is jointly organized by Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, under the guidance of Macao Special Administrative Region Government and People’s Government of Guangdong Province. In addition, the Fair invited All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Representative Office and Trade Development Bureau of Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China as special supporting organizations. The Fair is coordinated by Macau Fair & Trade Association, with more than 40 government departments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, trade promotion organizations and business federations as co-organizers. Following the success of the “Western Guangdong Famous Products Fair” jointly organized by Guangdong and Macao which was held in Macao in April 2003, “2009 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” is another grand event under cooperation between Macao Trade and Investment and Promotion Institute and Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province. This is to tie with the “Framework for Development and Reform Planning for Pearl River Delta Region” and to further implement the “Strengthening and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Agreement” signed in early March this year. There are 259 exhibition booths in the venue, with 6,000sqm exhibition area; exhibits are special products of Guangdong and Macao, including foods, commodities, electrical appliances and art & crafts. The Fair Creates New Cooperation Opportunities for Guangdong and Macao
Mr. Liang Yanwen, Director General of Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of Guangdong Province, delivered a speech during the opening ceremony. Mr. Liang mentioned that since the international financial crisis, Guangdong and Macao have taken implementation of “Framework for Development and Reform Planning for Pearl River Delta Region” as an opportunity, to implement
CEPA in deep, to enhance cooperation of all aspects in all-round, these resulted in fruitful achievements in cross boundary control, economic, trade and service industry etc. Guangdong Province has put this Fair in high priority, organized 121 enterprises from 18 cities in the province to join as exhibitors, setting 191 booths with almost 200 kinds of exhibits. Among these enterprises, many of them are well-known and leading enterprises in Guangdong Province. It is expected that famous brands from Guangdong will be known and became popular among consumers from Macao and all over the world, through this Fair and the advantage of Macao as economic and trade platform. Mr. Liang Yanwen also emphasized, Guangdong and Macao have now get the new cooperation opportunity. In the Guangdong-Macau Joint Conference ended in July 9, it was stated clearly effort will be put to improve contact coordination mechanism, joint organization regional cooperation project planning, comprehensive promotion of cooperation of infrastructure, economic and trade, finance, industry, education training and environment protection. With the close collaboration of the 2 governments and community of Guangdong and Macao, cooperation between Guangdong and Macao will definitely get into the new era. Through Promoting Branded Products of Guangdong and Macao, to Enhance Cooperation and Linkage between 2 Territories
In the speech delivered by Mr. Lee Peng Hong, President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, he expressed that during “2009 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair”, business matching, purchase negotiation and professional presentation sections etc. are organized to assist exhibitors and buyers to meeting each other and explore the market, while through a series of promotions of branded products of Guangdong and Macao, it is expected that cooperation and linkage between the industries and commercial enterprises on both sides will be further strengthened and a better marketing effect will be obtained, and contribute to the broadening and deepening of economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Macao. Jiangmen and IPIM Signed Memorandum, Promote Economic and Trade Cooperation between two Territories
After the opening ceremony, witnessed by officiating guests, People’s Government of Jiangmen and Macao Trade and Promotion Institute signed “Strengthening and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Memorandum”. According to the agreement, the two parties will increase exchange, build up system for cooperation, promote cooperation in economic and trade; bring the regional advantage to full play, promote prosperity development of the two territories; to fully utilize the role of Macao as the bridge between markets of Portuguese speaking countries and cities, strengthen economic and trade exchange and cooperation between Jiangmen and Macao, and also Portuguese speaking countries, step further in strategic cooperation in exploring international market and creating business opportunities for enterprises of the 2 territories. Cooperation include consultation exchange, trade promotion, also investment and consultation services. The Fair Contributed to 3 Cooperation Agreements on First Exhibition Day
In the first exhibition day, the Fair arranged 153 business matching, achieved 3 signing of projects. Besides the “Strengthening and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Memorandum” signed by People’s Government of Jiangmen and Macao Trade and Promotion Institute. Macao and Huizhou enterprises signed the agreement to distribute “Danli” (丹荔) brand Laichee wine and “Zhenzhou” (禎州) brand series preserved vegetable in boundary of Macao and Portuguese speaking countries, letter of intend had been signed to have Macao enterprise as agent to distribute new generation smart energy saving devices for lamps and high efficiency energy saving light enhancement devices for lightings from Zhuhai Guo Neng Ding Xin (珠海國能鼎信), signing parties came from Macao and Guangdong cities - Zhuhai and Huizhou. Guangdong Zhenzhou Group Co., Ltd. And Macao International Business Strategy Planning Center Co., Ltd. (澳門國際商務策劃中心有限公司) signed “Agreement on Distributing Food Series in Boundary of Macao and Portugal Countries ” (於澳門及葡萄牙國家範圍內經銷系列食品協議書), Zhuhai Guo Neng Ding Zin Technology Co., Ltd. (珠海國能鼎信科技有限公司) and San Fo Nang Environmental Technology (Macau) Co., Ltd. signed “Agent for Distribution of Energy Saving Products” (代理銷售節能產品) agreement. Moreover, two professional presentation sections were held during the Fair, namely “E-Media and Business Travel in Macau” and “Journey of Charming Gourmet” (滋味滿屋歷程), provided a chance for exhibitors and public to understand the business areas and operation of related enterprises. In the afternoon, Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Macao Chamber of Commerce jointly organized “The 14th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair - Macao Small & Medium Enterprises Exhibition – Briefing Session”. The first performance by singers from Hong Kong and Macao invited by organizing committee of the Fair was launched at 7pm. Total transaction amount (Guangdong and Macao) in the first exhibition day reached MOP$1,000,000, 8,000 visitors had visited the Fair in the first exhibition day as of 6pm. People are keen on buying and selling, created a thriving trade scene in the venue. From tomorrow (July 31, Friday) to August 2 (Sunday), “2009 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair” will be opened to public, welcoming everyone to visit the Fair. Special performance will be opened to public in Roman Amphitheatre of Fisherman’s Wharf for free on July 31 (Friday) during 7pm-9pm. Art and cultural performances will be held during 6pm-8pm on August 2. During the debriefing meeting on the first day of the Guandong Macao Branded Products Fair 2009 (GMBPF 2009), Mr. Tony Lam, Chairman of Macau Fair and Trade Association and coordinator of GMBPF 2009 said that in the past when the convention and exhibition industry was at its early stage of development, there were cases of unscrupulous selling of counterfeit and poor quality goods. At that time, MIF’s Organiser, Coordinators and other parties involved strived hard to deal with the problem by liaising with the government departments concerned, following up actively and co-operating with the law enforcement government departments according to the law, to help bring the suspects to trial. The Organiser and Coordinators dealt with the problem seriously with an open attitude and continued to help the consumers who were in need. With past experience in handling selling activities, the Organiser of the subsequent trade fairs had worked together with the government departments concerned, including the Customs, Economics Services, and Consumer Council to set up a complain mechanism to prevent loopholes in trade fairs. Similary, the GMBPF 2009 has the same mechanism. In case where unscrupulous acts are found, it will be directed immediately to the law enforcement government department to eliminate unscrupulous practices, to ensure the service quality of the Fair, for the benefit of the development of Macao’s convention and exhibition industry, and hence promoting economic diversification.
opening ceremonyExhibitor of Macao
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the average daily wage of construction workers was MOP547 in the second quarter of 2009, up slightly by 0.9% quarter-to-quarter. The average daily wage of skilled & semi-skilled workers (MOP580) rose by 4.1%, of which welders (MOP706), scaffolders (MOP665) and concrete formwork carpenters (MOP604) were earning higher average wages; meanwhile, the average daily wage of unskilled workers (MOP353) registered an increase of 2.6%. After discounting the effect of inflation, the wage index of construction workers for the second quarter of 2009 was 98.5 in real terms, up by 1.8% over the previous quarter. As regards construction materials, the average price of spiral and round reinforcing steel bars continued its downward trend from the last quarter, falling by 19.6% quarter-to-quarter to MOP4,122 per tonne, and that of cement declined slightly by 0.2% to MOP650 per tonne; however, the average price of concrete registered an increase of 1.6%, at MOP322 per cubic metre. In the second quarter of 2009, the price index of construction materials for residential buildings dropped further by 4.6% quarter-to-quarter to 121.3, of which the price indices of steel and concrete pipe piles decreased by 19.6% and 3.6% respectively, while the price indices of electric wires and aluminium went up by 11.0% and 1.6%. Compared with the same quarter of 2008, the price index registered a decrease of 20.5%.
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Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the value of total exports of goods amounted to MOP620 million in June 2009, down by 58.8% year-on-year, with the value of domestic exports falling sharply by 72.6% to MOP268 million and that of re-exports dropping by 32.9% to MOP353 million. The value of total imports of goods amounted to MOP2.85 billion, down by 20.8% year-on-year. A trade deficit of MOP2.23 billion was recorded for June 2009. In the first half year of 2009, total exports of goods fell by 54.2% year-on-year to MOP3.90 billion, with the value of domestic exports and re-exports declining by 68.4% and 30.4% respectively. Meanwhile, total imports of goods slid by 21.4% to MOP16.85 billion, and the trade deficit for the first six months of 2009 widened slightly by 0.2% to MOP12.95 billion. The exports/imports ratio went down by 16.6 percentage points year-on-year to 23.1%. Analysed by destination of Macao’s exports, in the first half year of 2009, the value of merchandise exports to the USA, the EU and Mainland China decreased by 77.7%, 59.2% and 43.9% respectively year-on-year. The value of Textile & garment exports declined by 70.5% year-on-year to account for 38.6% of the total exports of goods; meanwhile, the value of Non-textile exports dropped by 29.9%. Regarding the country of origin of imported goods, the value of imports from Mainland China dropped by 42.6% year-on-year, but that from the EU rose by 7.1%. The value of imports of all broad economic categories registered year-on-year decreases, of which Raw materials & semi-manufactures dropped by 44.0% and Fuels & lubricants fell by 28.1%; meanwhile, the value of imports of Consumer goods recorded a slower decrease of 6.6%, with that of Food & beverages rising by 13.2%.
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The Macau SAR Government spares no effort to promote the development of the tourism industry. To support the travel trade in tackling the current adversity and to be in line with the celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau SAR, Macau Government Tourist Office has launched the “Plan to Support Macau Tourism Industry” on May 18, which has started to deliver results. After evaluation and listening to the views of the trade, MGTO is launching a revision committing more resources to boost the effect of the plan to stimulate leisure tourism, business tourism and the aviation industry so as to maintain the momentum and competitive edge Macau has been building as an international destination. Support to Leisure Tourism
The key projects under “Support to Leisure Tourism” are Celebrate Macau Tours and World Heritage “Historic Centre of Macau” Free Guiding Service. Preliminary results from the launch of the plan on May 18 till July 29 show that more than forty travel agents have organized 4,413 Celebrate Macau Tours (3,890 groups staying one night and 523 groups staying two nights or more) involving 103,043 visitors and a budget of MOP$3.44 million, while 9,289 visitors had enjoyed the Free Guiding Service. According to the revision in effect from August 1, MGTO will increase the amount of support to MOP$80 per guest for staying one night in hotel and MOP$200 per guest for staying two consecutive nights. To enable more flexibility on the travel agencies while launching the itinerary of the tour, Macau Museum and Handover Gifts Museum of Macau are new choices as must-visit spots for groups staying two nights or more. MGTO will also support the tour guides of the Celebrate Macau Tours with MOP$200 per guide per group that stays one night in Macau and MOP$400 per guide per group that stays two consecutive nights. The updated budget for Support to Leisure Tourism is MOP$32,000,000. Support to Business Tourism
The “Strategic MICE Market Stimulation Program” that MGTO introduced in May included three categories: Meetings and Conventions, Exhibitions and Incentives. From May 18 to July 29, the program has supported 12 meetings and conventions, 6 exhibitions and 5 incentive travel events, involving a budget of MOP5.91 million. Revisions of the program were made for basic supports, which are available for all categories, and additional supports by categories. Basic supports include a) promotional assistance, b) liaison with other relevant Macau SAR government authorities and c) bidding support. Additional supports by categories include expanding support scope, increasing amount of support and relaxing qualification for the Meetings and Conventions, Exhibitions and Incentives categories to enhance the program’s effectiveness to facilitate business tourism and allow more trade to benefit. Meetings and Conventions
1) Accommodation Support increased to 10%; 2) Food and Beverage or Meeting Package Support increased to MOP$400 per delegate for meetings with a minimum of 100 delegates and a duration of 2 full days; 3) Key-note Speaker & Heads of Delegation Hotel Support is a new item introduced to provide 2 nights hotel accommodation to each of the key-note speakers and heads of delegation for meetings with a minimum of 100 delegates and a duration of 2 full days; both 4) Site Inspections Support and 5) Bid Support remain unchanged. Exhibitions
1) Accommodation Support increased to 10%; requirement for applying 2) Exhibition Venue Rental Support, 3) Hardware Support and 4) Opening Ceremony Support, has been lowered to 2 actual event days; both 5) Site Inspections Support and 6) Bid Support remain unchanged; 7) Qualified Buyers Support is a new item introduced to support 50% of the transportation expenses (max MOP$3,000 per buyer) and 3 nights of hotel accommodation (max MOP$1,091 per night) for one buyer per 3m x 3m standard booth for exhibitions with a minimum of 1,000 sq. m. paid rental space per day and exhibiting for at least 2 days. Incentive Travel
The minimum requirement in the number of overseas participants in the incentive group has decreased to 50 and award dinners and local transportation are also qualified for support in incentive travel. The updated budget for Support to Business Tourism is MOP44 million. Support to Aviation Industry
In the tourism aspect, MGTO focuses on supporting the marketing activities of the airlines. Since the launch of the plan, Air Macau, VIVA Macau, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, Thai Air Asia, Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways have submitted proposals for joint promotions. The revised plan to support 1) local carriers (Air Macau and VIVA Macau); 2) new routes to Macau and 3) airlines now flying to Macau via Board of Airlines Representatives (Macau) with promotional budget. The revision clarifies the definition of new routes as new scheduled flights operated by any airline, of new or existing origins, that were not operated in the past 12 months. The updated budget for Support to Aviation Industry is MOP35.5 million. Support to Revive Sichuan’s Tourism Industry
Representatives of MGTO around the world WILL invite travel trade and media to visit Sichuan via Macau to promote joint destination itineraries. When participating in travel fairs and roadshows abroad, especially in the target markets of Sichuan, MGTO WILL also showcase the tourism promotion material and latest tourism information of Sichuan. In addition to continuous support to flights from Macau to Chengdu, which stimulates more Macau residents to travel to Sichuan, MGTO has started cooperating with travel agencies from July 18 to introduce special packages to target the teachers and students segment markets during summer holiday. The budget for the support plan to Sichuan tourism remains at MOP20 million. To enhance the effectiveness of the “Plan to Support Macau Tourism Industry”, MGTO has added two support items in the revised plan, namely “Exemption of Renewal Fees of Licenses and Work Permits” and “Support to Industry Training”. Exemption of Renewal Fees of Licenses and Work Permits
MGTO will exempt the initial renewal fees for licenses and work permits of businesses or professionals, which have been licensed by MGTO before the date of implementation of such measure. However, the additional fees for overdue renewal of licenses and work permits will not be exempted. Businesses or professionals being exempted include hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, night clubs, bars, saunas and/or massages, health clubs, karaokes, travel agencies, tour guides and ground transfer agents. Support to Industry Training
MGTO will consider supporting training initiatives organized by travel trade associations for tourism employees to enhance the service quality of the industry. The amount of support will depend on proposals submitted to MGTO for evaluation by the travel trade associations. The overall budget after the launch of the revision to the “Plan to Support the Macau Tourism Industry” is MOP$136 million. As support to “Industry Training” will be approved on a case by case basis, the budget does not include the support amount for “Industry Training”. Please go to MGTO’s website http://industry.macautourism.gov.mo/en/index.php at for details of the plan and application procedures.
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Organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), co-organised by eleven chambers of commerce from home and abroad, “The 14th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF)” will be held at The Venetian-Macao-Resort-Hotel from 22nd to 25th of October 2009. Details for Participation in the “Macao Small and Medium Enterprises Exhibition (Macao SME Exhibition)” Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in Macao and have always made tremendous contributions to the economic development of the territory. With the objective of further improving the quality of MIF’s services, to assist local SMEs transform and explore new overseas markets, so as to promote “Made in Macao”*1, “Macao Brands”*2 and assist the traditional trades of Macao in the introduction of “Innovative Products” and the development of “Products with agent in Macao”*3, building on the concept and experience of the “Macao Small and Medium Enterprises Exhibition” that was well received in the past two years, the 14th MIF will continue to set up the “Macao Small and Medium Enterprises Exhibition (Macao SME Exhibition)”, to be organised by Macao Chamber of Commerce and Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, co-organised by The Macau Small and Medium Enterprises Association and Macao Businesswomen Association, and co-ordinated by the Macao Convention and Exhibition Association, the Macau Fair and Trade Association and the Association of Advertising Agents of Macau. 1 Products “manufactured in Macau”:
- For products “manufactured in Macau” and exported from Macau, exhibitors have to provide certificate of origin issued by Macao Economic Services. - For products “manufactured in Macao” and sold in Macau, exhibitors have to provide approval of industry issued by Macao Economic Services.
2 Products of “Macao brand”:
- For products of “Macao brand”, exhibitors have to provide trademark registration issued by Macao Economic Services or other valid documents.
3 Products “with agent in Macao”:
- For products “with agent in Macao”, exhibitors have to provide agent authorization of the products or other valid documents. On 30th July, the Organiser, Co-organisers and Coordinators held a briefing session for the “Macao Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Exhibition” of the 14th MIF at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, with an aim to provide clarifications to the interested SMEs about the procedures and conditions of application for subsidy, in order to enable the SMEs to take full advantage of Macao as a regional service platform, to seize the opportunity of MIF to open up business opportunities and establish more extensive contacts abroad. Guests present at the “Macao SME Exhibition - Briefing Session” included Mr. Hoi Sai Iun, President of Macao Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jackson Chang, Executive Director of IPIM, Mr. Li Zhi Zhong, Director of The 14th MIF Organising Committee, Mrs. Irene V.K. Lau, Deputy Coordinator and Secretary General of The 14th MIF Organising Committee, Ms. Kong Mei Fan, President of Macao Businesswomen Association, and Mr. Daniel Iong, Vice-Chairman of The Macau Small and Medium Enterprises Association. There will be about 120 booths of 9m2 each in the “Macao SME Exhibition”. To cope with the needs of the SMEs, IPIM will offer incentives to the SMEs for participating in the Exhibition. Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
1) SME registered in Macao (total no. of Macao employees not exceeding 100);
2) Registered with Macao Finance Bureau for at least 2 years without tax in arrears;
3) At least 50% of the SME’s shareholding is owned by Macao resident(s) or enterprise(s) registered in Macao;
4) Fulfilling one the following requirements:
- Having participated in the “Macao SME Exhibition” of the 12th or 13th MIF;
- For new exhibitors, the applicants must be enterprises with products manufactured in Macao, Macao brand or products with agent in Macao IPIM will grant subsidy of MOP 5,400.00 to each booth of 9m2. In effect, the charges after subsidy for the 9m2 booth will be MOP 3,600.00. In addition, this year’s MIF will provide the following privileges to qualified SMEs in Macao: 1. Applications submitted before 10th August will be entitled to 10% discount; b. Exhibitors who have participated in the 12th MIF, 13th MIF, MIECF or GMBPF 2009 or MFE, will be entitled to 10% discount; c. Each exhibitor will be entitled to invite one qualified non-Macao-resident trade visitor to stay free in an official hotel of the 14th MIF; d. Each exhibitor will be entitled to free display of promotional video in IPIM’s Macao Trade and Invest Kiosk (15 second session, for 24 weeks, totaling 32,256 times). In order to enable more SMEs to open up business opportunities through MIF, each SME may apply for subsidy for up to one booth only, on a first-come-first-served basis. The pavilion will be divided into sections according to the enterprises’ business nature, and the allocation of booths will be determined by the drawing of lots among exhibitors at the same time. The Organiser will begin receiving applications for participation and exhibition subsidy in the “Macao SME Exhibition” from Tuesday 4 August to Friday 14 August from 9:00 A.M. to 5:45 P.M. The applicant must apply in person at the 14th MIF Administrative and Service Centre in Macao Business Support Centre located in China Civil Plaza, 20th Floor, Alameda Dr. Carlos de Assumpção no. 263, by submitting the Application Form and the following documents:
1) Copies of the latest M/1 and M/8 forms from Macau Finance Bureau;
2) Copies of I.D. of the company’s shareholder(s)/enterprise’s owner(s);
3) Copy of valid company search (within the last 3 months);
4) Copy of Social Security Fund Contribution Form (most recent); enterprises which do not employ any employees, must complete a declaration;
5) Cash, crossed cheque or bank draft payable to “Macao International Trade and Investment Fair”. “Macao SME Exhibition Application Forms” can be downloaded from our website at: www.mif.com.mo or obtained at any of the following locations:
1) IPIM - Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute
Av. Amizade no. 918, World Trade Centre, 4th Floor, Macao.
2) IPIM - Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute
Macao Business Support Centre
China Civil Plaza, 19th & 20th Floors, Alameda Dr. Carlos de Assumpção no. 263, Macao.
3) The 14th MIF Administrative and Service Centre
China Civil Plaza, 20th Floor, Alameda Dr. Carlos de Assumpção no. 263, Macao.
4) Macao Chamber of Commerce
Rua de Xangai 175, Edif. ACM 5 andar, Macao.
5) The Macao Small and Medium Enterprises Association
Largo de Santo Agostinho Sede – Banco Delta Asia, Macao.
6) Macao Businesswomen Association
Avenida de Horta e Costa No. 89-93, Edf. Centro Comercial Costa 4 andar B, Macao.
7) Industrial Association of Macao
Rua do Dr. Pedro Jose Lobo, No. 34-36, Edf. A.I.M. 17 andar, Macao
8) Macao Importers and Exporters Association
Av. do Infante D.Henrique No. 60-62, 3 andar, Centro Comercial Central, Macao.
9) Association of Knitting and Spinning Industry of Macao
Avenida da Amizade No. 271B Edf. Kam Wa Kok 6 andar A, Macao.
10) Macao Shipper’s Association
Avenida da Praia Grande No. 613-639, Edf. Comercial Si Toi, 18 andar, Rm 1801, Macao.
11) The Macao Association of Banks
Avenida da Praia Grande No.575, Direcçao dos Serviços de Finanças, 15 andar, Macao.
12) Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers
Rua do Campo No. 103, 5 andar,
Macao
13) The Macao Chinese Enterprises Association
Avenida do Dr.Rodrigo Rodrigues Edf. Nam Fong, 13 andar, Macao For further information about participating in the 14th MIF, please contact The 14th MIF Administrative and Service Centre at tel: 2882 8711, fax: 2882 8722, and visit the MIF website at: www.mif.com.mo
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The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP141.9 billion (USD17.78 billion) at the end of June 2009. The reserves rose by 0.9% from the revised value of MOP140.6 billion (USD17.61 billion) for the previous month. When compared with the same period last year, the reserves increased by MOP23.5 billion or 19.8%. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-June 2009 represented 31 times the currency in circulation or 249.7% of Pataca M2 at end-May 2009. The trade-weighted effective exchange rate index for the pataca, a gauge of the domestic currency’s exchange rates against the currencies of Macao’s major trading partners, fell by 0.79 points month-to-month but rose by 3.55 points year-on-year to 90.55 in June 2009. For enquiry, please contact:
Research and Statistics Department, Monetary Authority of Macao (Tel: 83952532; Fax: 28353042)
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According to statistics released today by the Monetary Authority of Macao, on a monthly basis, broad money supply M2 continued to increase in May. As total deposits with banks rose at a faster pace than total loans, the loan-to-deposit ratio slid slightly from a month ago. Money supply
Due to the increases of currency in circulation and demand deposits, M1 rose 4.9% month-to-month. Meanwhile, quasi-monetary liabilities edged up by 1.9%. The sum of these two items, i.e. M2, rose 2.3% to MOP201.9 billion. On an annual basis, M1 and M2 rose 12.2% and 9.4% respectively. The share of Pataca (MOP) in M2 stood at 28.2%, down 0.2 percentage points over a month ago but up 0.1 percentage point from a year earlier. Concurrently, the share of Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) in M2 was 53.6%, up 0.2 percentage points month-to-month or 0.6 percentage points year-on-year. Deposits
Resident deposits rose by 2.3% from the previous month to MOP197.3 billion. Of which, MOP deposits, HKD deposits and other foreign currency deposits grew at respective rates of 1.6%, 2.6% and 2.3%. Meanwhile, non-resident deposits climbed 1.2% to MOP71.5 billion whereas public sector deposits with the banking sector slid slightly by 0.7% to MOP13.1 billion. As a result, total deposits with the banking sector edged up 1.9% from the previous month to MOP281.9 billion. The shares of MOP and HKD in total deposits were 22.2% and 45.4% respectively. Loans
Domestic loans to the private sector grew 0.7% month-to-month to MOP92.7 billion. Among which, MOP19.8 billion was MOP-denominated and MOP66.8 billion was denominated in HKD, representing 21.3% and 72.1% of the total respectively. In the meantime, external loans rose by 3.3% to MOP58.3 billion; of which, loans denominated in MOP and HKD accounted for 1.8% and 58.0% respectively of the total, at values of MOP1.1 billion and MOP33.8 billion. Loan-to-deposit ratios
As resident deposits grew faster than domestic loans to the private sector, the loan-to-deposit ratio for the resident sector at end-May 2009 dropped by 0.6 percentage points month-to-month to 44.1%. The ratio for both the resident and non-resident sectors stood at 53.6%, down slightly by 0.1 percentage point.
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The total number of Influenza A (H1N1) cases reached 167 today as Macao confirmed two more cases. The two patients, a man and a woman, were aged between 19 and 22. They both lived with a confirmed H1N1 patient and all the three members of that family were infected. To date Macao had reported 167 Influenza A (H1N1) cases, with 12 patients receiving treatment. Three patients had recovered and were discharged from hospital today, taking the total number of discharged patients to 141. Macao’s pandemic alert remained at Level VI, Blue, which indicated that there were no fatal cases and the spread of the virus was moderate.
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