The 1st China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (1.ª C-PLPEX), the 28th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (the 28th MIF), and the 2023 Macao Franchise Expo (2023 MFE) will be held concurrently from October 19th to 22nd. These exhibitions aim to provide a platform for exhibitors from home and abroad to conduct international business and trade cooperation, aligning with the "1+4" adequate diversification development strategy to promote the quality development of key industries.
Nine Business Matching Sessions Foster the Diversified Development of Key Industries
The 9 business matching sessions cover various themes, including Portuguese-speaking countries, cross-border e-commerce, Macao-Hengqin business and trade, modern finance, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and big health, Macao Ideas, new and high-tech, brand opportunities, and integrated tourism. Among the 9 sessions, the "Modern Finance Matching Session" scheduled for the second day of the exhibition (October 20th) will feature a keynote speech by Gary Zhang, CEO of the Micro Connect Macao Financial Assets Exchange (MCEX), on the topic of "Connecting Global Capital with Micro and Small Businesses." One-on-one business matching and negotiation sessions will also be held, harnessing the power of the modern finance industry to drive the sustainable development of businesses.
Guests interested in joining the above-mentioned business matching sessions can register their interest by scanning the QR code or visiting:http://www.miceregsystem.com/mif2023/index.php?s=/Home/Buyer/register.html.The organizer will arrange on-site business matching sessions with suitable partners according to the interest registered.
Scan the QR code to register for the nine business matching sessions.
Internationalized Exhibition Expands Investment and Cooperation Opportunities
Mr. Ip Sio Kai, President of the Macau Innovation Investment Union Association, commented that last year's "Innovation-driven Investment and Financing Project Matching" organized in collaboration with IPIM received strong support from local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), facilitating more than 80 business matching talks, which reflected the proactive transformation, upgrades, and innovative entrepreneurship of local SMEs in response to the development needs in the new era.
This year, the Association will organize its enterprise members in technological innovation and big health, as well as industries that are interested in investing in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin to participate in the "Modern Finance Matching Session." Mr. Yip expects that the wider global reach of this year's exhibitions will further facilitate investment project exploration for attendees, thus fostering more cooperation.
Introduce Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to the Wider World
The leader of a Macao TCM and big health company stated that four partnership agreements were forged last year when the company attended the exhibition for the first time. One of their projects on new Chinese patent drugs in collaboration with a pharmaceutical company in Huazhou, Guangdong is progressing smoothly. This year, the company will continue to participate in the exhibition, aiming to expand its presence in the big health market in Portuguese-speaking countries and Southeast Asia.
Expand Business Opportunities for the Tourism & MICE industry in Macao and Zhuhai
A representative of a MICE institution in Zhuhai pointed out that, through the business matching services provided during the exhibition last year, they signed a cooperation MoU with the Macau Hotel Association to jointly boost the development of the MICE and tourism industry in both Zhuhai and Macao. The institution will organize over 50 enterprise members from the MICE, hotel, and tourism industries to participate in this year’s exhibitions. They aim to further explore cooperation opportunities for Macao and Zhuhai.
Three Concurrent Exhibitions to be Held at the Same Venue in October
The 1.ª C-PLPEX, the 28th MIF, and the 2023 MFE, organized by IPIM, will be held concurrently in Cotai Expo, Venetian Macao from October 19th to 22nd 2023.
During the four-day event, a wide range of online and offline activities, such as online exhibition halls, online matching sessions, live-streaming programmes, and international buyer sessions, will be organized to facilitate diverse business opportunities for enterprises.
"Modern Finance Matching Session" will be held on October 20th.
