The Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) announced in a statement yesterday that it has organised 43 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Macau to take part in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), which opened in Shanghai yesterday and is on until Monday.
This year sees a notable rise in the number of Macau’s health product-related exhibitors, with six enterprises participating, the statement noted.
According to IPIM, 11 companies are taking part in the expo for the first time, accounting for about one quarter of Macau’s total exhibitors. The statement pointed out that it is committed to making use of this national-level exhibition to promote Macau’s “1+4” strategy, striving to strengthen connections between Macau’s key sectors and international markets.
IPIM has set up two themed pavilions at this year’s event, the statement noted. Meanwhile, the statement underlined that the “Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) Food and Beverage Pavilion,” covering 600 square metres in the Food & Agricultural Products area, features Made-in-Macau products, Macau brands, and food and beverages from the PSCs.
Moreover, in the Trade in Services area, a 60-square-metre “Macao and Portuguese-speaking Countries Professional Services Pavilion” offers legal and tax consultations for Macau, as well as professional services for processing products from PSCs, the statement said, adding that it is also promoting the “Scheme for Supporting the Development of Macao First-Store Economy” at expo for the first time, with the goal of providing consultation services and promotional materials to attract foreign brands to open their first shop in Macau.
In addition, a delegation of 35 businesspeople has joined the event to explore cooperation opportunities, the statement noted.
The 8th CIIE, hosted by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and the People’s Government of Shanghai Municipality, covers more than 430,000 square metres and includes 155 participating countries, regions, and organisations, according to the statement.
This poster provided by Macau’s Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) yesterday promotes local firms taking part in the “8th China International Import Expo” (CIIE), being held in Shanghai through next Monday.
