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27-30 October Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)

one — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:19:07 +0000

Bright Sourcing Prospects at Asia’s Largest Lighting Show

The lights will be shining brightly at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition). As the largest event of its kind in Asia, and the second biggest in the world, it provides all the right connections to grow your business.

The show takes note of the varied categories of lighting products with its themed zones, enabling buyers to easily locate the manufacturers best suited to their needs. The Hall of Aurora, which focuses on branded lighting, returns after its successful 2009 debut. The popular LED Lighting and Green Lighting sections have been combined into one new “super” zone, bringing together a huge array of energy-saving and environmentally friendly products. The other zones catering to key industry segments are Household Lighting, Commercial Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Accessories, Parts & Components, andLighting Management, Design & Technology.

Hong Kong Lighting Design Competition

Design is becoming an increasingly important aspect of lighting as suppliers and buyers seek to differentiate products and add value. To this end, the fair promotes excellence in design with the staging of the 4th Hong Kong Lighting Design Competition. The winning entries in both the student and open groups will be on display at the fairground throughout the event, showcasing the talents of Hong Kong’s young and up-and-coming designers.

13-16 October Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2010 (Autumn Edition)

one — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:15:48 +0000

Connecting Business
Autumn is when Hong Kong plays host to the world’s biggest electronics trade event – the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2010 (Autumn Edition). The 2009 autumn edition included more than 2,800 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions, and welcomed more than 55,000 buyers from 133 countries and regions.

Fair Highlights

	Hall of Fame features branded electronic products incl. Daewoo International, GERMAN POOL, Haier, Hyundai, Motorola, Shinco, Skyworth, Vtech, and more.
	Green Electronics Square displays electronic products whose design, manufacture and functions are driven by environmental considerations.
	Thematic zones incl. Audio Visual, Digital Imaging, Electronic Accessories, Healthcare Electronics, Home Appliances, In-Vehicle Electronics & Navigation Systems, Personal Electronics, Testing, Inspection & Certification, and more.
	The fair includes seminars on topical issues delivered by industry experts, and other special events.
	Valuable synergy is available through the concurrent electronicAsia, a leading trade event for components, assemblies, electronics production and display technologies.

6-10 September Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2010

one — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:06:01 +0000

When every minute counts

Time is precious for all of us, but especially for buyers. As a sourcing hub, the HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair yields value in both quality and quantity, making it a rewarding experience in every sense of the word.

With 708 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions in 2009, it is the largest fair of its kind in the world. What this delivers for international buyers is the broadest range of choice, ranging from funky and fashionable designs, through high-tech and sports models, to classic and collectible timepieces.

The credentials of the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair have been established over 28 years of successful trading. Over 16,160 buyers from 94 countries and regions attended the 2009 fair.

Branded collections

Brands are the drivers of the consumer market. Brand Name Gallery brings together a variety of brands with popular appeal. Over 100 brands from 13 countries and regionsparticipated in the Gallery in 2009. In 2010, many of them will once again take up the raw space option, and their customised booths will enliven and beautify the zone.

Brand Name Gallery is open to the public on the last day of the fair, giving these brands the opportunity to enlarge their recognition and promote awareness of their new collections, with the benefits filtering down to trade buyers when these models are released to the public.

Market intelligence

The Fair plays a vital role in the industry by disseminating information on current market situations and future trends, as well as technological and design developments. The well-established Asian Watch Conference is a half-day event with a featured speaker who is internationally known and who is highly influential in the watch & clock industry.

The Hong Kong International Watch Forum, inaugurated at the 2009 fair, brings together the heads of world watch associations. With their global view and intimate knowledge of their own countries, these industry leaders have many important insights to share.

China’s top legislature to discuss HK’s constitutional reform package

one — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:05:57 +0000

China’s top legislature will discuss the constitutional reform package of Hong Kong, which refers to the amendments to the methods of selecting the city’s Chief Executive and forming the Legislative Council in 2012, during a bimonthly session scheduled from Aug. 23 to 28.

The draft amendments to Annexes I to the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region concerning the methods for the selection of the Chief Executive was submitted to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee for approval by Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang.

The draft amendments to Annexes II concerning the formation of the city’s Legislative Council was submitted to the NPC Standing Committee for the record.

The Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed the draft amendments in June, before Donald Tsang gave his consent to draft amendments later in the month.

According to Monday’s Chairmen’s Council of the NPC Standing Committee, presided over by NPC Standing Committee Chairman Wu Bangguo, lawmakers will also continue to deliberate draft amendments to the law on officers in reserve service, the draft law on mediation, as well as the draft law on the application of laws to civil relationships involving foreign interests.

Lawmakers will also deliberate for the first time draft amendments to the law of deputies to the NPC and local People’s Congresses, draft amendments to the Criminal Law, the draft law on intangible cultural heritages, and the draft revision of the soil and water conservation law.

Also on the agenda of the upcoming session are discussions of the reports on implementation of the national economic and social development plan and budgets, among others.

Hong Kong tipped to top Asian stockmarkets in second half

one — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:07:54 +0000

Contrary to analyst expectations, FinanceAsia’s pollsters pick the HSI to outperform the ASX in the second half.

Respondents to our web poll last week tipped Hong Kong’s stockmarket to outperform its biggest regional rivals in the second half of 2010.

Pitched against Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo, our readers came out strongly in favour of Hong Kong. Analysts agree that the city’s main Hang Seng Index will perform well during the coming six months. Citi is forecasting it to rise to 23,300 by year-end, which is a 16% gain from yesterday’s close.

Forecasts for Australia’s main index are even more bullish, however. Citi predicts the ASX 200 will reach 5,500 by the end of December, up 26% from yesterday’s level. The Nikkei and the Kospi are both predicted to post much more modest returns during the rest of the year, with most forecasts suggesting that Tokyo stock prices will continue to fall.

In total, 59% of our voters picked Hong Kong, while 18% followed the analysts’ consensus and went for Australia. Seoul attracted 15% of the vote and an optimistic 8% chose Tokyo.

Hong Kong to tighten regulation on rating agencies

one — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:05:21 +0000

Hong Kong’s financial watchdog said yesterday that it planned to tighten monitoring of the city’s credit rating agencies to meet new standards set by the European Union and other overseas jurisdictions.

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said it planned to launch the regulatory regime as soon as early next year, including a new licensing regime for agencies and their analysts.

Under the proposal, Hong Kong-based credit rating agencies (CRAs) and their analysts would have to disclose how they assess companies and investment products to obtain a licence.

That licence could be revoked if they did not follow assessment procedures, or were found to have invested in products that they themselves had rated.

“We consider that it would be in the public interest to establish a regulatory regime to enhance investor protection and to enable credit ratings prepared by Hong Kong-based CRAs to be serviceable in other jurisdictions,” Julia Leung, the city’s Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, told lawmakers.

Starting in June 2011, the European Union will prohibit any credit rating issued by a non-EU agency, unless it operates within a regulatory regime that is equivalent to or as stringent as the EU regime.

Leung said the licensing system must be in place before the EU policy takes effect, adding that the US, Japan and Australia had already announced strengthened regulation of CRAs in recent months.

Stephen Tisdall, senior director of intermediaries licensing and conduct at the SFC, said the proposed regime was more stringent than other jurisdictions, which do not require rating analysts to be licensed. - AFP

Investment banks go pink in Hong Kong

one — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:06:22 +0000

Community Business publishes a resource guide that establishes best practices for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusive workplaces in Hong Kong, highlighting initiatives at investment banks.

“Imagine I’m a gay man. I come to work every week on a Monday morning and, as is normal, my colleagues say ‘how did you spend your weekend?’ I say ‘I had fun, I was with my friend’… [thus] every Monday for six years, I lie about my identity and lie about being gay,” said Shalini Mahtani, founder of Community Business, a Hong Kong-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) .

Mahtani is not a gay man, nor does she lie about her sexual identity on a daily basis, but she is co-author of the organisation’s latest report, Creating Inclusive Workplaces for LGBT Employees: A resource guide for employers in Hong Kong, which was released yesterday at an event attended by representatives of numerous companies, including Bank of New York Mellon, Citi, IBM and Wells Fargo Bank. Unfortunately though, her poignant example and the guide shed light on a very real fact — in every workplace in Hong Kong and around Asia, unbeknown to many of us, there are colleagues who live through this very situation every day.

“Someone who has to conceal their identity on a daily basis, is never going to be as engaged,” said Mahtani. “It makes business sense to be inclusive.”

Community Business worked with co-sponsors Goldman Sachs and IBM to publish the resource guide. Founded in 2003, the NGO’s original focus was corporate social responsibility work but it has focused on diversity in the workplace issues since 2005. It is well known for the Diversity and Inclusion in Asia Network (Dian) and annual reports on women in the workplace.

The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) guide outlines five reasons why businesses in Hong Kong should have accepting work environments: improved productivity and performance; a higher calibre of job applicants; increased employee retention; an improved public image; and a competitive advantage over companies that do not have an openly accepting workplace. Based on these metrics, Mahtani said multinational companies lead the way in Hong Kong. But investment banks really set the example.

“It really started with the investment banks, as well as the top notch IT companies,” she said on LGBT inclusive workplaces in Hong Kong and Asia. “It has progressed to the retail banks and food and beverage companies, and is progressing to the suppliers of particularly the banks, including accounting and legal firms.”

Goldman Sachs is considered one of the best with regard to LGBT issues in Asia. The institution has a dedicated regional LGBT intranet, sends out a diversity newsletter on a regular basis to its staff and holds numerous forums and events on the subject for employees and senior management throughout the region.

“At Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong and throughout Asia, we have ensured that our policies treat all employees equally and that where possible our benefits apply the same for opposite and same sex partners,” said Stephen Golden, head of diversity for the bank in Asia.

Goldman is not alone. Other institutions have or are pursuing their own diversity policies and participate in local groups such as the Hong Kong LGBT interbank group. Interbank members include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman, J.P. Morgan, Nomura, UBS and Wells Fargo. Representatives of the group marched in Hong Kong’s second ever gay pride parade last November.

“I’m challenging our employees to come up with a diversity policy that fits them,” said Christopher Sturdy, Asia-Pacific chairman of BNY Mellon. “As a foreigner, I’m wary of saying what I think we need.” He added that as a company, BNY Mellon is “explicitly diverse”.

Sturdy’s challenge to bring the institution’s LGBT inclusive policies to Asia is not solely out of goodwill, he is also one of the few openly gay bank executives in the region. As such, he has a unique ability to drive workplace acceptance in Hong Kong and throughout the bank’s Asia-Pacific operations.

“We have a number of formative diversity groups for Asia-Pacific,” he said. “We are testing the waters with these groups and, for example, are promoting the upcoming screening of the film Prayers for Bobby among our employees in Hong Kong.”

Asked about his experience as an openly gay senior executive in Asia, Sturdy said: “It has been a positive experience. Our employees are still in the process of figuring out how to deal with it, but it has never been an issue and BNY Mellon is extremely supportive.”

Yulee Teng, diversity liaison for Asia-Pacific at Citi, said that while the bank does not have an LGBT network in Hong Kong, she plans to use the Community Business resource guide to start one. She said that she will use the Hong Kong diversity committee as a springboard for this and hopes to organise an event for the entire bank with a speaker who can discuss LGBT-related topics. She added that Citi was committed to providing employees with an inclusive working environment.

“With around 50,000 employees in Asia-Pacific, our diversity is something we are very proud of,” said Teng. “Today’s event underlined our commitment to the LGBT community in Hong Kong.”

Inviting a speaker to discuss LGBT issues with a company’s entire workforce is just one of 18 recommendations made by Community Business’s resource guide to foster more inclusive workplaces. Other suggestions include senior management support, diversity training, anti-discrimination policies and internal activities and groups.

Mahtani said she is hopeful that the guide will encourage Hong Kong’s businesses to create more inclusive work environments. She added that it was designed as a resource to provide companies with achievable objectives, local best practices and case studies to help them become more accepting workplaces. At the same time, she acknowledged that up until this point, LGBT issues in the workplace have largely not been addressed in Hong Kong.

“It’s legal to be gay in Hong Kong in the crudest sense,” said Mahtani, referring to the fact that sodomy was decriminalised in 1991 and the age of consent equalised in 2006. “But it’s not at all equal.” At least not yet.

Haymarket Media Limited.

12-14 August Hong Kong International Tea Fair 2010

one — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:48:54 +0000

EVENT PROFILE

Hong Kong International Tea Fair is 3 days show for Agriculture Sector. Being hosted by Hong Kong Trade Development Council at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), China, the show is directed towards providing a single most platform for Tea, Processed tea and tea product, Tea packaging, Tea processing equipment and testing service, Tea ware, Tea bar / organization, Tea technology, Tea art, Tea media and many more.

VISITOR’S PROFILE

Key Decision Makers, Industry Leaders, Importers & Exporters, Distributors, Food Service Professionals, Coffee Specialty Retailers, Packaging Industry, Coffee Estate Owners, Planters & Producers, Coffee Science Professionals, Equipment Manufacturers, Sales & Marketing Personnel, Financial & Research Institutes are the target visitors.

EXHIBITOR’S PROFILE

Tea, Processed tea and tea product, Tea packaging, Tea processing equipment and testing service, Tea ware, Tea bar / organization, Tea technology, Tea art, Tea media.

Venue:	Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
Country:	Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong S.A.R.)
Start Date:	12-AUG-10	End Date:	14-AUG-10
Exhibitors:	300+
Industry:	Agriculture

21-27 July HONG KONG BOOK FAIR 2010

one — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:38:42 +0000

OVERVIEW OF HK BOOK FAIR

The annual exhibition at the City Hall organised by the Hong Kong Publishing Federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the Hong Kong Book Fair. The First Hong Kong Book Fair was held in 1990 and this year it is its 20th year. The Fair has become an annual major event in Hong Kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. The organiser, the HKTDC, has always been striving to promote local reading culture. Apart form extensively inviting the public to the Fair to visit and buy books, it also spares no effort in organising diversified cultural activities during the Book Fair period with a view to enhance the contents and quality of the Fair.

During the past 20 years the number of exhibitors has grown from 149 to 504 in 2009, with corresponding growth of attendance from 200,000 to 900,000 in 2009. The Fair has developed from a mere promotion platform for the industry to an annual territory-wide major reading and cultural event for the public of Hong Kong.

FAIR DATES

21-27 July 2010 (Wednesday - Tuesday)

VENUE

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

OPENING HOURS

FAIR DATE	OPENING HOURS
21 July (Wed)	9am-10pm
22 July (Thur)	10am-10pm
23-24 July (Fri-Sat)	10am-12 midnight
25-26 July (Sun-Mon)	10am-10pm
27 July (Tue)	10am-5pm

ORGANISER

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION(S)
(BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Anglo-Chinese Textbook Publishers Organization
Association of Christian Publishers Ltd
Educational Booksellers Association
HK Arts Development Council
HK Book & Magazine Trade Association
HK Book & Stationery Industry Association
HK Educational Publishers Association
HK Publishers & Distributors Association
HK Publishing Federation
HK Publishing Professional Society
Sino United Publishing (Holdings) Ltd

MAJOR EXHIBIT CATEGORIES

Books and Publications
Children’s and Teen’s Books
Religious Books

Multimedia: eBooks, Online Publishing, Audio-Visual Learning Aids, Educational Software
Stationery and Printing Products

EDITION

21st

L’Occitane targets $708 million from Hong Kong IPO

one — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:27:31 +0000

The cosmetics and skincare brand attracts CIC as a cornerstone investor and is on track to become the first French company to list in Hong Kong.

L’Occitane International, the French cosmetics and skincare brand, yesterday kicked off the institutional roadshow for its Hong Kong IPO, which is aiming to raise between HK$4.69 billion and HK$5.49 billion ($605 million to $708 million).

If successful, it will become the first French company to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange, and as such will be a major feather in the cap for the stock exchange marketing team, which has worked hard in recent years to attract companies from outside Greater China to its main board. It will also show that Hong Kong has an allure not just as a potential hub for resources companies that are targeting China as a major market for their goods, but for other types of companies that are looking to expand in Asia as well.

L’Occitane, which is based in Provence, is already a well-known brand in most of the region and Japan is currently its largest market globally (followed by the US and France), but the company’s growth strategy involves focusing particularly on the huge, but still emerging, consumer markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China (the Bric countries) as well as in Mexico, where it sees the strongest growth potential. The company started off conservatively in China, where it opened its first store in 2005, but impressively it has been profitable in this market from day one, which is rare for a foreign brand.

This has clearly not gone unnoticed and its IPO has already received a nod of approval from China Investment Corp, China’s $200 billion sovereign wealth fund, which has agreed to support the IPO as a cornerstone investor. CIC will buy $50 million worth of shares, or 8.3% of the deal if priced at the bottom of the range.

The deal comprises 25% of the company or 364.12 million shares, which are offered at a price between HK$12.88 and HK$15.08. Based on the projected earnings for the fiscal year to March 2011, this translates into a price-to-earnings multiple of 18.7 to 21.9 times.

Sources say this is well below the fair value estimated by some of the syndicate banks, and it also pitches L’Occitane at a discount to Japanese peers such as Shiseido and Fancl, which currently trade at 2010 P/E multiples of about 30. However, it will look more expensive versus fellow French brand L’Oreal, which as of yesterday was quoted at 21.2 times this year’s earnings.

Of the total number of shares, half will be sold by the company and half by parent company L’Occitane Groupe. As usual in Hong Kong, 10% of the deal will be set aside for retail investors. The final price will be determined on April 30 and the shares are scheduled to start trading on May 7.

Sources have earlier said that they feel L’Occitane will be a relatively easy sell, especially with retail investors, who are already familiar with the brand, which is known for its natural and organic ingredients and fragrances. Provence, where the company grows the lavender, olive and essential oils that are the major ingredients of its products, is also a popular holiday destination with Asian tourists who are apparently fascinated by the scenery in the region.

Institutional investors may be looking more at the numbers behind the image, but they too seem to spot some potential and one source said orders were coming in at a steady pace after the management’s lunch presentation in Hong Kong yesterday.

In the three years to March 31, 2009 L’Occitane’s net sales grew at a compound annual growth rate of 26.7% and in the last of those three years the sales amounted to €537.3 million ($723 million). In the nine months to December 31, 2009, the company had sales of €462.7 million. On this it earned a net profit of €58.4 million in the year to March 2009 and €66.4 million in the nine months to December last year. It also estimates a net profit of €73.8 million in the fiscal year to March 2010, representing a 26% increase from the previous year. All according to a preliminary listing document posted on the stock exchange web site.

The company’s products are sold in more than 80 countries through 1,500 retail locations that either sell L’Occitane products exclusively or are decorated with standardised L’Occitane design. Of those retail points, 753 are the company’s own stores, 470 are operated by third party distributors and 294 are operated by airport and duty-free customers. It opened its first store in Hong Kong in 1995.

Its products are also distributed through its own internet shopping websites, mail-order and spas.

Profitability will be a key consideration as the company continues to expand, L’Occitane said in the listing document. “Our principal consideration in deciding whether to establish a new store is the store’s expected contribution to our profits. We intend to open new stores subject to expected rate of investment return, and would not normally establish a new store merely to gain market share.”

The IPO is being arranged by CLSA, HSBC and UBS.

05-08 July Hong Kong Fashion Week For Spring/Summer 2010

one — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:09:56 +0000

Start Date	05-Jul-2010	End Date	08-Jul-2010
Venue	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)
City	Hong Kong	Country	Hong Kong
Category	Apparel & Clothing, Fashion & Lifestyle

Event Profile

HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010 will be organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council during July 2010 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The show will organize fashion shows and seminars that will help in gathering information on trends and market developments. Moreover the show will display Bridal & Evening Wear, Fabrics & Yarn, Infant & Children’s Wear, Intimate Wear, beachwear and swimwear which will attract potential buyers. Various international fashion designers will participate and showcase designer collections and fashion design talents. HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010 will take place alongside HKTDC Summer Sourcing Show for Gifts, Houseware & Toys 2010.
Visitor Profile

The targeted visitors at HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010 are:

Importer
Retailers
Wholesalers
Exporter
Importers
Manufacturers
Department Stores
Chain Stores
Boutiques
Designers
Beauticians
Models
General Public

Exhibitor Profile

The targeted exhibitors at HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2010 are from following sectors:

Spring Clothing
Wear
Summer Clothing
Handbags
Shoes
Fashion & Clothing Accessories
Garment Related Products
Services & Supplies
Ladies’ Wear
Men’s Wear
Evening Costume Jewellery
Fabrics
Buttons
Labels
Babies & Children’s Wear
Sportswear
Lingerie
Swimwear
Fashion Magazines

Organizer
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

25-27 May Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010

one — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:08:19 +0000

Start Date	25-May-2010	End Date	27-May-2010
Venue	Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
City	Hong Kong	Country	Hong Kong
Category	Food & Beverage

Event Profile

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010 is one of the leading international wine and spirit exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. The expo will aim to bring wine and spirits companies closer to the major fast-growing world markets that are continuously growing. It will be an ideal platform for the exhibitors to showcase their talents and launch exciting products to the selected wine and spirits trade professionals and related businesses of the Asia-Pacific region. It will also provide a great opportunity to interact with key players from official organisations involved in the promotion of wines and spirits or in the supply of information, to assist the economic growth of the companies. Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010 will be an ideal place to source new investment opportunities and expand the business in the proliferating wine and spirit markets of the region.

Visitor Profile

The targeted visitors at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010 are:

Importers
Wholesalers
Sales Representatives
Specialist Retailers
Specialist Retailer Chains
Hyper- and Supermarket Purchasing Centres
Drinks Purchasing Managers
Wine Section Managers
Major Hotels & Clubs
Major Restaurants: Food & Beverage Managers, Sommeliers
Restaurant and Hotel Chains
Duty Free Operators / Ships Chandlers
Duty Free Shops
Airlines with Purchasing Departments
Cruise and Ferry Companies with Purchasing Departments
Designers of Wine and Spirits Websites
Wine and Spirits Buyers for these Websites

Exhibitor Profile

The targeted exhibitors at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2010 Exhibition include the companies dealing in:

Sparkling Wine
Fortified Wines
Aguardiente and Brandy
Distilled Products
Table Wines
Champagne
Supplementary Utensils & Accessories
Liqueurs
Viticulture & Enology Equipment
Other Wines and Spirits

Organizer
Vinexpo

13-15 May Asia Senior Fair 2010

one — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:06:45 +0000

Start Date	21-May-2010	End Date	23-May-2010
Venue	AsiaWorld - Expo
City	Hong Kong	Country	Hong Kong
Category	Gems & Jewellery, Gifts & Handicrafts

Event Profile

th Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2010 (AIAA 2010) is the largest arts and antiques fair in Asia Pacific. Organized by Paper Communication Exhibition Services, AIAA 2010 will be a common platform where the antiques dealers, antique lovers and private collectors can gather from all over the world. Hong Kong takes pride of its antique market that has witnessed prosperous growth. The event will comprise of Private Collections Corner, Seminar, Contemporary Arts Pavilion, and Free on-site valuation & appraisal counters.
Visitor Profile

The targeted visitors at 5th Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2010 - AIAA 2010 are:

Private Collectors
Auction Company
Museums
Distributors
Retailers
Relevant Services Companies

Exhibitor Profile

The targeted Exhibitors at 5th Asia International Arts & Antiques Fair 2010 - AIAA 2010 are from following sectors:

Drawing
Painting
Glassware
Sculpture
Ceramics
Bronzes
Ornament
Rare Books
Furniture
Carpets
Clocks
Watch Instrument
Trade Magazines
Museums
Safety Services
Music Box
Insurance Company, etc

Organizer
Paper Communication Exhibition Services

Tighter rules on flat sales in works for developers

one — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:46:46 +0000

Hong Kong plans to tighten rules on marketing of uncompleted apartments, responding to concerns that misleading sales tactics by developers have contributed to a surge in prices this year.

The measures will require developers to provide more transparency about the square footage of apartments they are selling before completing, as well as information on floor numbering, the Transport and Housing Bureau said.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen said the rules were reached in an agreement with the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong said developers will need to spell out the usable square footage inside the homes.

It also will require that developers provide floor numbering information in a more prominent manner in the sales brochures.
Developers will also need to publicly disclose transactions of uncompleted apartments within five working days of signing a preliminary sales agreement, down from the current one month.

The government is deeply concerned about some recent sales tactics in the first-hand uncompleted residential property market and confusing market information, the Transport and Housing Bureau said.

The new measures will further enhance the transparency of transactions of uncompleted first-hand residential properties and the clarity of property information.

27-30 April Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair 2010

one — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:11:52 +0000

A Perfectly Wrapped Package
Come April 2010, many of the world’s important suppliers of printing and packaging products and services are to be found in Hong Kong, participating in the 5th edition of the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair.

It is more important than ever to gain a competitive edge through effective presentation. This fair offers the ‘complete solution package’ with a wide spectrum of providers of design, printing and packaging services all together in a one-stop shop.

In 2009, 11,324 buyers from 108 countries and regions were able to meet and do business with 240 providers of printing and packaging suppliers from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

Even Greater Opportunities in 2010

Leading exhibitors in the 2010 fair include: Advance Label, Artron Enterprises, Asia One,Fedrigoni Asia, Haier Fungchoi, Man Sang Envelope, Quick Pack, Shanghai Jielong,Shanghai Nine Stars, Taizhou Forest Color Printing & Packing, Veb, Zund Asia and many more.

Finding the Right Partners

The Packaging Zone is equally rewarding and accessible, covering Gift Packaging, Wine Packaging, Food Packaging, Cosmetics Packaging, Medicine Packaging, Anti-counterfeiting Packaging, Blister Packaging, Metal Packaging, Retail Packaging and Packaging Service for Transportation. It also includes the Flexible Packaging Zone which highlights display food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical packaging and technology.
Thailand Pavilion, featuring printing industry market leaders, made such a successful debut in 2009, it has committed to return in 2010.

Concurrent Event
HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, is on at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) at the same time. This is the world’s biggest event of its kind, well worth exploring for further business opportunities. A free shuttle bus service connects AsiaWorld-Expo with Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

20-23 April Hong Kong Houseware Fair 2010

one — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:02:04 +0000

The HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair is an event not to be missed. Asia’s biggest show of its kind, the 2010 edition will be attended by more than 2,200 top-quality exhibitors from 37 countries and regions. The fair takes place at the highly accessible downtown location of theHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is also the first of two superb, related sourcing opportunities, with the HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair - the largest in its category in the world - taking place at the same venue from 27-30 April.

An exciting new addition to this year’s fair is ASEAN Select. This special section in the Grand Hall includes group pavilions from ASEAN countries, showcasing the exquisite and unique styles and designs of houseware products that each of these nations offer.

The houseware industry covers a rich variety of products, and this fair makes connecting with the right suppliers easy, thanks to themed zones focusing on key categories.

Hall of Elegance

This elegantly appointed zone is home to top-notch design-led, branded collections. The elegant surroundings of the hall reflect the quality of the products and the exhibitors’ image - it’s the perfect place to conduct serious business negotiations.

World of Fine Dining

This zone specialises in a huge variety of bar accessories, kitchenware and tableware products, ranging from classic to contemporary, from formal to casual. Quality exhibitors provide plenty of inspiration for this appetising market sector.

Home Accents

The spotlight here is on items designed to add personality and individuality to living spaces, including artificial plants and flowers, handicrafts from around the world and home decor pieces.

Home Living

Concern over health is driving the market for cleaning products & supplies for the home, but there is a lot more in this zone too, including hardware & DIY and small electrical appliances for the domestic environment.

Outdoor Living

A desire for a more ‘green’ life is leading to increased focus on outdoor living spaces; exhibitors here supply a range of items, both functional and decorative for gardens, patios and balconies.

and decorative for gardens, patios and balconies.