The 2013 Guangdong and Macao Branded Products Fair (2013 GMBPF), co-organised by Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation of Guangdong Province, will be held from 1 to 4 August in Macau Fisherman's Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre. GMBPF has become the foremost annual summer event in Macao since its inception in 2009. Continuing Collaboration between Guangdong and Macao Foster Inter-active Trade and Economic Development The Guangdong-Macao Branded Products Fair is now one of the regions brand named exhibitions. The event is organised upon the basis of the "Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta" and the "Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Co-operation Agreement between Guangdong and Macao", explicitly to intensify trade and economic partnerships between the two sides. In future, the governments will continue to promote the overall planning and mutual development of the two sides, while actively implementing the "Framework Agreement on Guangdong-Macao Co-operation", to accomplish interactive liaison and create immerse development potentials. The Pearl River Delta region plays a steering and indispensable strategic role in the national economic and social development as well as reform and opening up of the country. The "Outline of the Plan for the Reform and Development of the Pearl River Delta (2008-2020)" (the Outline) formulated in 2008, providing vital guidance for promoting the reform and development of the Pearl River Delta. The Outline focuses on the planning of Dongguan, Fohan, Guangzhou, Huizhou, Jiangmen, Shenzhen, Zhaoqing, Zhongshan and Zhuhai, spreading its influence in the Pan-PRD region, as well as incorporating the context of close co-operation with Hong Kong and Macao. In order to further consolidate the essence of the Outline and boost PRD regional co-operation, starting from this year, the nine major cities under the Outline are categorised in three groups, namely Guangzhou-Foshan-Zhaoqing, Shenzhen-Dongguan-Huizhou and Zhuhai-Zhongshan-Jiangmen. In rotation, each group will become the Markets in Focus each year, as a means to highlight the image of Guangdong branded products and enterprises and also serve as the focal point of the event. This year, Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhaoqing will take the lead to be the principal focus on recruitment and publicity. The three cities will join with neighbouring cities to present more diverse, remarkable and appealing products. Meticulous Selection of High Quality Enterprises to Participate in GMBPF by Guangdong Trade and Economic Authorities The past four GMBPF have shown remarkable success, attracting the active participation of enterprises from both sides. The Department of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation of Guangdong Province has diligently motivated trade and economic authorities within and without the province to conduct exhibition recruitment, and systematically organise branded products and enterprises to take part in the event. To safeguard the quality of the event, Mainland authorities exercised stringent requirements on exhibitors and products and conducted a meticulous selection process. Diversified Products Available in the Macao Exhibition Area The Macao Exhibition Area continues to focus on products Made-in-Macao, Macao brands and overseas products with agents in Macao. The organiser endeavours to play a role in promoting the trade and economic service platform between China and Portugal. As in previous years, priority will be given to local enterprises focusing on marketing and agents of products from Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs), in order to introduce more commodities from PSCs. As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Forum on Economic and Trade Co-operation Between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, it is anticipated that the partnership between China and Portuguese-speaking countries will be further elevated. Financial Incentives to Encourage Local Enterprises' Participation Similar to the previous GMBPFs, the 2013 GMBPF offers incentives to participating Macao enterprises which fall under three categories, namely the business categories of 'Made in Macao', 'Macao Brands', or Macau enterprises which act as agents for products from overseas (with those from the Portuguese-speaking countries given priority). Eligible enterprises can receive up to 60% of the costs of exhibition booth rental. With subsidies, the fee for standard exhibition booths will be MOP2,800 each and MOP2,000 for basic booths. The registration period runs from 20 to 31 May, on a first-come-first-served basis. All Macao enterprises are welcome to make use of GMBPF to explore business opportunities. Please register early as the number of booths is limited. Note:
Products 'Made in Macao'
– for products Made in Macao and exported from Macao, exhibitors are required to present the Certificate of Origin issued by the Macao Economic Services.
- Alternatively, for products made in Macao for domestic sales, exhibitors are required present their industrial licence
issued by the Macao Economic Services. "Macao Brands" Products
- Exhibitors must present the trademark registration issued by the Macao Economic Services or other valid documentary proof. - Products with Macao enterprises as the agent. Exhibitors must present the authorisation letter to allow them to act as the agent of the relevant product or other valid documentary proof. Carnival with a Multitude of Events A multitude of events will be held in the exhibition venue which covers 6,000 square metres. Macao and Guangdong exhibition areas will be set up with an abundant choice of commodities. Concurrent trade and economic activities including procurement and business negotiation sessions, product presentations, business matching sessions and forums will also be held to highlight Macao's role as a trade and business service platform. To further emphasise the carnival feature, Hong Kong and Macao singers and artists, as well as cultural and artistic groups have been invited to perform at the venue with lucky draws and various coupons will be distributed. For further information about the 2013 Guangdong-Macao Branded Products Fair, please call the GMBPF Hotline on 853-8798 9636.
