To further expand bilateral economic and trade co-operation between Guangdong and Macao under the "Framework Agreement on Guangdong-Macao Co-operation", and jointly promote the development of the MICE industry in Guangzhou and Macao, the Memorandum of Co-operation for 2014 Macao-Guangzhou Famous Products Fair was signed by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation of the Guangzhou Municipality. The 2014 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 the 10th to 12th January 2014 at the Poly World Trade Centre in Guangzhou.

This event plays a very important role in Guangzhou-Macao trade and economic co-operation. Over 144,000 members of the public visited and purchased goods at the exhibition. The 2014 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 commodities. 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, among other activities, 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 provides an incentive programme for companies from Macao. The programme covers a standard booth, accommodation, transportation, round-trip freight transportation, storage area and temporary staff. Eligible enterprises only need to pay a participation fee of MOP2,000.00 for a booth or MOP1,800.00 for raw space. 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 actively participate in the event and explore new business opportunities. Local companies interested in participating may obtain an application form from IPIM, located on 4th Floor, World Trade Centre Building, 918 Avenida da Amizade, Macao, during office hours until 8th 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 9237, email: mgfpf-enquiry@ipim.gov.mo, website: www.mgfpf.com.