The 19th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) covers an exhibition area of over 30,000 square metres, has various characteristic exhibition zones. The fair provides business communities with a platform for co-operation in trade and economic, and brands promotion, showcases distinctive fashion products to the public.
Electronics Fair shines light on technology products
This year the Economic, Trade and Information Commission of Shenzhen Municipality led a delegation of Shenzhen information technology (IT) enterprises to participate at MIF in the “Macao (Shenzhen) Electronics Fair”.
It covers electronics manufacturing and trade enterprises, and features the latest cutting edge and innovative IT products. An exhibitor who participated MIF for the first time praised the professional and high-quality services available at MIF, commenting on the considerate arrangement that had been shown in the planning of the pavilions, and saying they felt very honoured to participate.
The exhibitor said MIF was a good platform to assist him connect his business to the world. Another exhibitor said Macao’s commitment to building a world tourism and leisure centre, meant there were plenty of opportunities for e-commerce. He said he could publicise his products effectively via the MIF platform, and he intends to participate again next year.
SME Exhibition and Trading Corner shows results
This year, the SME (small- and medium-sized enterprises) Exhibition and Trading Zone includes the Macao SMEs Exhibition Zone; Overseas SMEs Exhibition Zone; Taiwan Exhibition Zone; Digital Image and Photography Exhibition Zone, Chinese Ethnic Exhibition Zone, in order to assist SMEs in exploring more business opportunities.
The Macao SMEs Exhibition Zone attracted more than 100 enterprises to participate, to exhibit and sell their products including foods, electronics, jewellery, clothing and accessories and household products.
Among the Overseas SMEs Exhibition Zone this year, enterprises from Madagascar, Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia and Mozambique, showcasing goods including unique arts and crafts, food products, clothing and accessories, in order to explore new markets.
Some of the enterprises that have been returning to MIF said the event has helped boost their brand awareness. One local coffee business SME participated MIF for the third year said that MIF boosted their brand awareness and this year they would like to introduce more about specialty coffee to the fair visitors. Another enterprise from Thailand, now in its third year of attending MIF, said they have gained good results at the fair, adding that they have successfully conducted business with local agents and some of their products are now available in Macao’s supermarkets.
The first public day of MIF attracted a large and good-natured crowd. Some attendees said they chose Friday because the crowds are not as big as at the weekend, and they are able to see plenty of exhibits and do some shopping. Others said they would recommend MIF to their friends and families – especially because of the food and drink tasting areas that have been set up in the SMEs Exhibition and Trading Corner, and the very reasonable purchase prices for goods on display.
