Hong Kong Trade Fairs in April and May 2019 Strengthening bilateral trade between Hong Kong and Malaysia
Hong Kong and Malaysia have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations
on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s
business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers latest
market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations.
The HKTDC organises more than 30
exhibitions in Hong Kong every year with 11 of them being the largest marketplaces of their kind in Asia, of
which electronics, jewellery, gifts, watches & clocks and lighting are the world’s
largest.
Ms. Hoh Jee Eng, Director, Malaysia, HKTDC announced today that 8 leading
trade fairs will be held this year in Hong Kong in April and May, which will
offer ideal platforms for traders and suppliers from Malaysia to expand their
businesses into new markets. These fairs are:
·
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring
Edition)
·
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
·
International ICT Expo
·
Hong Kong Houseware Fair
·
Hong Kong International Home Textiles and
Furnishings Fair
·
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair
·
Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging
Fair
·
Hong Kong International Medical Devices and
Supplies Fair
“The HKTDC’s some
30 fairs attracted over 39,000
exhibitors and over 750,000 visitors
from all over the world in 2017/2018,” said Ms Hoh Jee Eng, Director,
Malaysia, HKTDC. She looks forward to
welcoming more Malaysian corporations to explore business opportunities and tap
into global markets through HKTDC exhibitions. She also highly encourages all buyers,
distributors and retailers from Malaysia to come to Hong Kong for sourcing.
Malaysia is Hong Kong's 8th largest trading partner. Until Nov 2018, the total trade value between
the two economies reached USD26.4 billion. Malaysia is Hong Kong’s 17st major export market
with a total export value of USD 4.1 billion and 7th largest import source with an import value of USD
22.2 billion.
Portfolio of the April and May Fairs
HKTDC
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition)
6-9
April 2019
Entering its 11th edition, the HKTDC Hong Kong
International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) will be staged from 6 to 9
April. More than 1,430 exhibitors are
expected to join the fair, presenting global buyers a wide array of lighting
merchandise in dedicated theme zones. In
2018, the fair welcomed more than 20,500 buyers from 114 countries and regions.
The Hall of Aurora continues to gather top-notch
brands around the globe to showcase high-quality lighting fixtures. Meanwhile, Smart
Lighting & Solutions Zone, showcasing life-enhancing and energy-saving
smart lighting products and systems will continue to be our highlight. Technical Lighting, Horticultural Lighting
and Urban & Architectural Lighting further presents lighting products
for a wider range of professional use, fulfilling needs in different sectors
and facilitating buyers’ search for desired products.
The brand new Innobuild Zone will present latest building solutions, advanced systems,
building & decorative materials and related technologies. Together with other zones such as Advertising
Display Lighting, Avenue of Chandeliers, Commercial Lighting, Decorative
Lighting, Lighting Accessories and Residential Lighting, the Spring
Lighting Fair offers an ideal one-stop sourcing platform to industry players.
HKTDC
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
HKTDC International ICT Expo
13 – 16 April 2019
The annual Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
and International ICT Expo will be
held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 13 to
16 April. Organised by the Hong Kong
Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the two fairs will enter their 16th
edition to provide an international platform for more than 3,500 exhibitors to showcase the latest electronics,
cutting-edge technology and ICT solutions to global buyers. In 2018, the twin fairs welcomed more than
98,000 buyers from 151 countries and regions.
The popular Startup Zone will return to the twin
fairs to feature innovations across different categories such as Apps, IoT,
Consumer Tech, eHealth, Robotics and Digital Business. To help start-ups gain
exposure and meet potential investors, a series of start-up themed events including
Smart Launch sessions, pitching sessions, media pitch day and investment
matchmaking sessions will be organised.
As
Asia’s largest spring electronics event, the Electronics Fair will feature Tech Hall with 5 thematic zones; AR, VR
& MR, Connected Home, e-Health & Wearables, Robotics & Unmanned
Tech and the newly inaugurated AI & Voice Recognition zone. Another
highlight zone is the Hall of Fame
which will showcase internationally renowned brands, including Bourgini, Desay, ezviz,
Greatwall, HKC, Roadrover and SKROSS. Key electronics production
centres including Mainland
China, Korea and Taiwan, will set up group pavilions at the fair.
A series of events will be organised during the fair including the
one-day anchor conference “Tech Trends Symposium”. Themed under “Roadmap to the Future”, the Symposium will discuss latest
technology and application trends in AI and voice recognition technology,
robotics, connected home and wise living, wearable technology, as well as
Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
Running
concurrently with the Spring Electronics Fair, the ICT Expo is the leading
event for cutting-edge smart city solutions and ICT technologies across
sectors. Under the theme “Smart City • Smart Living”, the fair will showcase a range of
smart city solutions including smart economy, smart government, smart living,
smart mobility and smart people. Moreover, the Office of the Government Chief
Information Officer (OGCIO) will share the latest smart city development in
Hong Kong at the fair.
A collection
of events will be arranged under the daily theme of “AIoT
- Next-Gen Connectivity”, “Data as Currency of
the Future”, “Smart Living Powered by
Technologies”, and “Reinventing Business with
Smart Solutions” throughout the 4 days.
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HKTDC
Hong Kong Houseware Fair cum Hong Kong International Home Textiles and
Furnishings Fair
20-23
April 2019
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As Asia’s leading houseware fair, the 34th HKTDC Hong Kong
Houseware Fair will be held from 20 to 23 April and is expecting around
2,200 global exhibitors to showcase a wide range of high-quality household
items under sophisticatedly arranged product zones. In 2018, the fair has attracted more than
29,500 buyers from 112 countries and regions.
To create an easy-to-navigate setting and
superior sourcing experience, different product zones are categorised into 4
aspects of “L.I.F.E”, namely “Lifestyle”, “Interior”, “Feast” and “Enrich”. The
signature Hall of Elegance, a prestigious space for the highly
sought-after designer collections and brand name products, will remain the
highlight of the fair. Other notable zones include World of
Fine Decor, where premium home decoration products, furniture and
artificial flowers will be highlighted; and World of Fine Dining, which
features new designs of tableware, kitchenware and wine tools &
accessories.
Held concurrently with the Houseware Fair, is
the 10th HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles and
Furnishings Fair, which is expecting over 300 global exhibitors to create
the perfect one-stop platform for buyers to source a vibrant selection of
textile products from finest suppliers. In
2018, the fair attracted more than 19,000 international buyers from 103
countries and regions.
The Home Textiles Fair comprises 7 theme zones
with clear product categorisation for easy and convenient sourcing. The Hall of Glamour, as the premium
zone of the fair, is the ideal industry platform for high-end, design-led
textiles and furnishings where the most acclaimed exhibitors for bedding,
curtains, carpets and towels can be found. Other zones include Baby &
Bedroom Textiles, Bathroom & Kitchen Textiles, Carpet & Floor
Coverings, Design Solutions and Trade Services, Upholstery & Furnishing
Products and Window Fashion & Accessories.
HKTDC
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair cum Hong Kong International Printing &
Packaging Fair
27-30
April 2019
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Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and
co-organised by The Hong Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), the 34th HKTDC
Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair will be held at Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre from 27-30 April. This
year, the fair will welcome over
4,300 worldwide exhibitors, being the world’s largest fair of its kind and
providing effective one-stop marketing and sourcing platform. In 2018, the
fair attracted over 48,000 buyers
from 139 countries and regions.
Various
participating countries and regions will establish group pavilions, namely Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, United
Kingdom and more. The highlighted Hall of Fine Designs will house over
130 high quality brands such as B.Duck and Team Green from Hong Kong, Japanese
stationery brand Kokuyo, German notebook brand Leuchtturm and Italian designer
brand Pininfarina. World of Beauty, Fitness & Well-being Zone will
make its debut to cater to the pursuit of healthy lifestyle. Other zones include Startup Zone, Corporate
Gifts, Tech Gifts, Green Gifts, World of Camping & Outdoor Goods and
Figurines & Decorations. The Hong
Kong Exporters’ Association (HKEA), the fair’s co-organiser, will establish a
pavilion to manifest the creativity of Hong Kong’s enterprises. The HKEA will continue to organise the Hong
Kong Smart Design Awards and winning entries will be on display during fair
period. To help buyers explore latest
industry opportunities, seminars and forums will be held at the fair, where
industry experts discuss hot-button issues such as industry trends and
technologies.
Organised
by HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the 14th HKTDC
Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will run from
27-30 April 2019 at the AsiaWorld-Expo. The fair is expecting over
480 international exhibitors to showcase latest solutions in printing and
packaging. In 2018, close to 16,000
buyers from 109 countries and regions attended the fair. Representatives from all industries will visit
this world-class event, from retail to corporate enterprises, hospitality to
healthcare, food and beverage to advertising and everything in between.
Back
by popular demand, the “Printing and Packaging Solutions for Fashion &
Accessories” and “Innovative Retail Display Solutions” will
return to the fair again, highlighting solutions for fashion & accessories
with products such as textile printing machines, labels, ribbons; while the
latter will present innovative retail display products and services, including
digital signage, RFID tags and POP displays, along with other tech-savvy
developments. A highly anticipated new zone, the “World of Advertising &
Signs” debuts at the 2019 Fair with a range of innovative visual
communication strategies.
HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and
Healthcare Fair
14-16 May 2019
The 10th HKTDC Hong
Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair will run from 14 to 16 May
at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development
Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries
Association (HKMHDIA), the fair is expected to attract about 280 exhibitors
from 14 countries and regions, showcasing latest medical devices and
technologies, medical supplies as well as healthcare products. In 2018,
the fair attracted more than 11,500 buyers from 70 countries and regions.
In response to latest market
trends, the fair will feature a number of specialist zones to facilitate
buyers’ sourcing needs. The debut of “Biotechnology” zone presents the
latest biotechnology products and services, including vaccine research and
development, allergy tests, and genetically engineered drugs.
Amidst growing awareness of the
importance of personal health, the “World of Health & Wellness” will
return in 2019 to present lifestyle, cosmetology and fitness products, as well
as functional foods and health supplements. The “Startup” zone will also return and
showcase the creativity of regional start-ups, allowing them to meet with
buyers and potential business partners to explore new business opportunities.
Other themed zones include “Building Technology and Hospital
Furniture”, “Medical Supplies and Disposables”, “Rehabilitation
and Elderly Care” and “Hospital Equipment”.
hktdc.com
Small Orders: An alternative sourcing choice
Nowadays,
buyers prefer to purchase in small orders with quick turnaround time to reduce
stock and save costs. In view of this,
HKTDC will continue to set up hktdc.com Small Orders to serve as the
convenient platform for buyers to source ranging from 5 to 1,000 units.
It
is also online, at smallorders.hktdc.com, with instant payment
via PayPal or credit cards and shipping offers available for selected products.
The Small-Order Zone was awarded the UFI Marketing Award
2013, which recognizes the Zone’s effectiveness in connecting global
distributors and buyers.
About the HKTDC
Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade
Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating
opportunities for Hong Kong’s businesses. With 50 offices
globally, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as
a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world. With more than 50 years of experience, the
HKTDC organises international
exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly
SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in international markets,
while providing business insights and information via trade publications,
research
reports and digital
channels including the media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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