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Great Wall Motor at Paris Motor Show Accelerates Entry into Europe

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Great Wall Motor at Paris Motor Show Accelerates Entry into Europe - TOP25CARS.com - TRAVELINDEXParis, France, October 22, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Great Wall Motor (GWM) is continuing to establish its leadership in premium and innovative xEVs in Europe at the Paris Motor Show 2022, where it is showcasing to an international audience the all-electric models Funky Cat, Funky Cat GT and The Next Ora Cat from the all-electric brand ORA, as well as the plug-in hybrids Coffee 01 and Coffee 02 from the premium brand WEY.

After launching in Europe at the International Motor Show (IAA Mobility) in 2021, GWM has been intensively preparing its market entry in the first key countries: France and Germany. The Paris Motor Show, which returns after four years, is being held from 17-23 October 2022 and allows all visitors to experience GWM’s innovative technology through a range of vehicles at Pavilion 6, Booth 641, and to test drive them.

Henry Meng, President of GWM Europe, said: “The slogan of the Paris Motor Show this year: ‘Revolution is on’, embodies much of what GWM also stands for: premium vehicles that enable a new, self-determined lifestyle with intelligent technology. We are pleased to be able to show our electrified products and have a presence as a company at the Paris Motor Show. Europe is the most important market for us outside of China. And that’s why the Paris Motor Show is the optimal opportunity to showcase both GWM and our vehicles to the European market.”

Carefree into the future – with the GWM ORA models
ORA is GWM’s fashionable ‘Pure Electric Brand’ and is aimed at a young, urban and progressive target groups. The three models being presented at the show are:
ORA Funky Cat: The successor to the ORA Cat launched last year at the IAA Mobility in Munich. Retro, but fresh and futuristic – the 100 percent electric Funky Cat is ready for big adventures, with a range of 310 km. The ORA Funky Cat will begin its first deliveries in Germany in the fall of 2022. Next in line will be the UK and Israel.
ORA Funky Cat GT: The sportier model of ORA Funky Cat. The sharpened front end gives it that certain something, and the inlays in the front and rear bumpers make it clear that this model is different. GT drivers will also enjoy special air vents and a version-specific steering wheel.
The Next Ora Cat: The sporty technology, elegant design and a high level of comfort come seamlessly together: the four-door, all-electric coupe has an elegant appearance thanks to its curved design elements and frameless doors. The Next Ora Cat comes standard with all-wheel drive and 19-inch tires. With a maximum torque of 680 Nm, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.

WEY Coffee 01 and WEY Coffee 02 – comfort meets intelligence
Apart from the all-electric city cars, GWM is also displaying its latest premium SUV models: WEY Coffee 01 and Coffee 02.
WEY Coffee 01: This premium plug-in hybrid vehicle is GWM’s flagship model and meets the highest European standards. ‘Smart Driving’, ‘Smart Cockpit’ and ‘Smart Device’ are the underlying concepts that make WEY the pioneer of a new generation of intelligent vehicles. The purely electric range can drive up to 150 kilometers. It goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5 seconds and on to 235 km/h.
WEY Coffee 02: This model, like the Coffee 01, offers convenience and technology for the whole family. With four cameras for a 360˚ all-round view, smart driving assistance and a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen, it offers comfort and safety that meets even the highest demands. The transparent car floor is an absolute eyecatcher.

About Great Wall Motor
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is a Global Intelligent Technology Company. The company made its initial public offerings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2003 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2011. With more than 80 subsidiaries and affiliates, GWM employs more than 70,000 people. Its automobile sales have exceeded one million units per annum for six years running. In addition to China, GWM sells its high-quality automobiles in more than 60 markets through an overseas network that covers more than 700 locations worldwide.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

The 16th Thailand Retail, Food and Hospitality Services Opens in Bangkok

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The 16th Thailand Retail, Food and Hospitality Services Opens in Bangkok - TRAVELINDEXBangkok, Thailand, October 20, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services 2022 trade show opened today in Bangkok. In its 16th edition, TRAFS serves as the most effective face to face platform between sellers and buyers, to meet new potentials, to launch new products and services to serve the increasing demands of flourishing food service and hospitality businesses in Thailand and ASEAN region.

The 4-day tradeshow is packed with many unique activities for the professionals to upskill their knowledge, i.e. professional seminars, workshops (food, coffee and bakery), live theater by industry experts, as well as one on one business matching.

The show organized by Kavin Intertrade is unique as it combines three international trade show under one roof, “One-stop-shop: food service, hotel, retail and franchise solutions.

The opening ceremony was chaired by Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and graced by the following dignitaries:
– Mr. Mohamed Hafiz Md Shariff, Trade Commissioner, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, Matrade,
– Mr. Max Chang Director, Taiwan External Trade Development Council, Taitra
– Dato Mike Loh Ming Choon, President, Founder & CEO, ASEAN Retail-Chains and Franchise Federation, Malaysia
– Mr. Michele Tomea, Secretary General of TICC, Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC)
– Mr. Ha Jeongwon Main Project Manager, The Korea Rice Foodstuffs Association
– Mr. Meechai Amornpathanakul, Chairman of the Barista Association of Thailand
– Mr. Li Feng Chief Representative, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
– Mr. Joo Yong Lee, Managing Director, aT Korea agro trade center Bangkok
– Mr. Thongpoon Duangchompoo, Secretary, Food and Beverage Management Association, Thailand
– Chef Thongliam Pookthong, President The Chef Association Thailand

The first show is the 16th Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services (TRAFS) – Thailand’s Number 1 show of equipment and raw materials for restaurants, cafes, F&B, and food services. The show is an excellent platform for hoteliers, restaurant managers, café owners, and those in food services to purchase or source new equipment and raw material, both food and drinks, from more than 100 Thais & international exhibitors, with more than 7,000 items worldwide.

With the support from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), together with hotel and food industry associations, the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce, and leading food schools, the organizer has crafted many unique activities that are free to join so the visitors can get the most out of their visits, such as food and bakery demonstration workshops, barista intensive classes, and food and hotel industry seminars.

“The intention is to help up skills professionals in the industries, thus boosting the industry standard and creating new jobs,” said the Managing Director.

The second show is “ASEAN Retail” – established in 2016, internationally focused; ASEAN Retail is Thailand’s only “Total Retail Platform Solution.” The show is well-positioned as the best show for the retail industry in response to vibrant retail market demand in Thailand, dubbed “Shopping Paradise” in ASEAN. The four-day exhibition is packed with innovations and ideas supporting the retail industry’s high demand.

“In its 7th edition, exhibitors from Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and China, will showcase their retail products in full array from the latest technology to serve the booming e-commerce, and shop fittings such as receipt printer, UV printing, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting software, artificial intelligence cloud platform, touchscreen displays, POS-CRM & loyalty program, e-money services, power socket, digital technologies for eCommerce businesses and consulting services, etc.”, said Mr. Kavin.

The third show is the 18th Thailand Franchise & Business Opportunities (TFBO) – Thailand’s most significant international franchise trade show. It is well-recognized as the “Most Effective Platform” between franchise brand owners and investors from Thailand, ASEAN, and the global markets. Investors will meet with almost 150 popular franchise brands from Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, the U.S.A., India, etc., covering ten franchise categories from food to drinks, bakery, delivery service, car care, beauty, retail shop, laundromat, vending machines, etc.

“The show offers a great experience exploring new business and investment opportunities. In addition, the four-day exhibition is packed with exciting activities such as business matching and seminars led by industry gurus”. Mr. Kavin mentioned.

Kavin Kittiboonya, Managing Director of Kavin Intertrade Co, Ltd said, “Established in 1999, the company has experienced unprecedented growth and success, acclamations from industry leaders, government agencies, and local and international associations. We are proud to be part of the exhibition industry that generated Bt53 billion and created more than 43,000 jobs yearly.

With over two decades of experience, Kavin Intertrade has managed more than 150 trade shows and owns a portfolio of 10 premium, industry-specific trade, and consumer events.

Based in the heart of Bangkok, the company employs 26 highly experienced and dedicated staff. “The team takes great care of each step from preparation, conceptualization, execution, promotion, and facilitation. Our approach to business is unique, emphasizing local roots and global reach. Our intention is to create energetic, educational, and invigorating environments to achieve business goals of providing a business platform between sellers and buyers,” said the MD.

Other companies’ s own trade shows are:
Thailand Coffee Tea & Drinks and Thailand Bakery & Ice Cream (16th edition)
The longest international B2B2C show for the rapidly growing coffee, tea, bakery, and confectionery industries in Thailand and ASEAN.

Khon Kaen Coffee Bakery Ice-cream & Franchise (KICE)
KICE is the largest coffee, bakery, ice cream, and franchise event in the Northeastern region. The B2B2C show is packed with exciting activities throughout the 3-day event, such as workshops, seminars, and business matching.

Pub and Bar Asia
The only trade show dedicated to the boutique and independent restaurant, pub & bar community in Southeast Asia. The trade show is the go-to platform for hospitality professionals to launch new products, reinforce new contacts with existing customers and explore new opportunities. Back with a robust database of importers/ distributors/ users in Thailand and ASEAN countries to ensure success.

ASEAN Cold Pharma Chain and ASEAN Logistics & Warehouse
ASEAN Cold Pharma Chain and ASEAN Logistics & Warehouse is a “complete” platform for four key clusters, namely Cold Chain, Cold Pharma Chain, Logistics and Warehouse, to line manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and direct users in the four clusters to meet together.

Some show Managements include;

– Bangkok International Gift Fair & Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG + BIH) 2014 & 2015 (Turnkey Contract)
Project Owner: Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand (DITP)

The company organized, promoted, and executed the big annual international trade fair for DITP on a turnkey contract. The fair serves as the most reputable fair for gifts, and home decor industries are internationally recognized as one of Asia’s most prominent and aesthetic events.

– TEA Webinar Series 2021: Potentials and Outlook of Thailand’s Exhibition (Turnkey Contract)
Project Owner: Thai Exhibition Association (TEA)
The company organized and executed three webinar series for the Thailand Exhibition Association (TEA)*, which served as an online platform to connect Thai exhibition organizers and related parties and share their best practices, experiences, and visions with participants.

The topics covered international market trends and perspectives, Thailand’s opportunities during Covid-19, and Thailand’s economic recovery.

– World Tea and Coffee Expo (Turnkey Contract)
Project Owner: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) – TCEB

The World Tea and Coffee Expo: The 2nd Tea and Coffee International Symposium is the largest tea and coffee event in northern Thailand, under the theme of “From Local to Global.” The exposition brought together 50 exhibitors, both Thais and international. In addition, trade buyers and visitors will meet the leading manufacturers, distributors, importers, and suppliers covering the whole supply chain.

The event was divided into four essential parts; symposium, trade show, business matching, and familiarization trip to promote tea and coffee as incentive routes, to pave the way for Northern Thailand as a global hub for coffee and tea production, trade, investment, and tourism.

Thailand has a strong position to be the exhibition hub of ASEAN; with its strategic location in the heartland of Southeast Asia and ASEAN, Thailand offers exhibitors a strong advantage for tapping wider markets beyond the country.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Blue Elephant Highlights Southern Thai Produdct Line

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Blue Elephant Highlights Southern Thai Produdct Line - TRAVELINDEXBangkok, Thailand, May 31, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Blue Spice Co., Ltd., manufacturing arm of the Blue Elephant International Group, is highlighting Blue Elephant’s latest product line comprising Southern inspired curry pastes, ready-to-cook noodles sets and newly bottled Thai premium dried spices all of which are rich with fresh Thai herbs, flavourful spices and superfoods with multi-faceted health benefits. All products manufactured at the Blue Spice factory are original recipes of Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founder of the Blue Elephant Group and keeper of Thai traditional cuisine and culture for over 40 years.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed consumer behaviour and lifestyle. More and more people are opting to cook and eat at home which has given rise to a substantial sales growth for our products, both locally and internationally,” said Chef Nooror. “This year the focus is on research and development to craft new products, further improve and modernize production process without compromising quality and authenticity; continue to utilise premium raw materials and ingredients from the Royal Project as well as products sourced from communities in various provinces throughout Thailand. We are increasing capacity in our existing factory for the time being; and expansion will follow in the near future. New international markets recently clinched comprise Taiwan, Japan, Australia and Portugal. Here, our products are also available in leading Thai supermarkets and we are always striving to better cater for the expectations of our local market.”

“For decades, Blue Elephant has been thriving to revive forgotten recipes of the Kingdom which has truly become our gastronomic signature. The customers and patrons of our restaurants in Bangkok and Phuket, are truly seeking for this heirloom experience” added Chef Nooror. “We are proud to contribute to preserving this culinary heritage and to be able to accompany Thai people in their ancestors’ footsteps.

In addition to the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) capabilities, the Blue Spice is happy to also present at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2022 the new highlights of their Blue Elephant Thai Premium range : the emblematic Premium Curry Pastes of our beloved Thai southern cuisine; Thai Premium Noodle Soups read-to-cook sets and newly bottled Thai premium dried spices and herbs filled with health benefits,” added Chef Nooror.

Blue Elephant Thai Premium Curry Pastes, all original recipes of Chef Nooror, to be highlighted at THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2022 include the new Southern Spicy Curry Paste (70 grams/serves 4) for a tasty and versatile emblematic Southern stir-fry, the Panaeng Curry Paste (70 grams/serves 4) rich and creamy, aromatic and spicy indulging curry, the Massaman Curry Paste (70 grams/serves 4) Chef Nooror’s ultimate signature dish, and last but not least the Phuketian Heritage “Tumee” Curry Paste (70 grams/serves 4): Healthy and full of goodness, the Thai ingredients blended in this paste also include 3 superfoods: Garcinia, fenugreek seeds and Thai Black Garlic with its many health benefits for a wide variety of ailments. “Tumee curry” dish is one of the most popular choices at Blue Elephant restaurants in Bangkok and Phuket.

The ready-to-cook Thai Premium Noodle Soups selection comprises the extremly popular “Boat Noodle Soup” (serves 2) with its bewitching aromas of Chinese spices and fresh Thai herbs; “Chiang Mai Noodle Soup” (serves 2) also known as “Kao Soi” with its coconut milk rich and a fragrant curry-based broth very popular in northern Thailand; and the most emblematic soup in Thailand the sour and spicy “Tom Yam Noodle Soup”(serves 2) and the ultimate comfort food.

Last but not least Thai Premium Dried Spices are now bottled for sustainability and user convenience: Dried Lemongrass; Dried Galangal; Dried Chili; Dried Kaffir Lime and Dried Sweet Basil – everything you need to cook authentic Thai Cuisine at home.

The first Blue Elephant Restaurant, under the close guidance of Chef Nooror, opened in 1980 in Brussels, Belgium, followed by numerous branhes opening in various countries in Europe . Chef Nooror finally returned to Thailand to open the Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok in 2002. Blue Spice, its manufacturing arm opened in 2006 and commenced crafting Thai premium spices, curry pastes, sauces and seasonings under the brand Blue Elephant. Today, Blue Elephant products are exported to almost 45 countries worldwide and distributed to both professional caterers in food service format and international retailers as a premium grocery range.

New Generation Management Team of Blue Spice Co., Ltd. Bangkok
Working closely with Ines Chardonnet, Managing Director of Blue Spice Co., Ltd who is now based in Europe, is the new generation of the Somany-Steppe founders’s family: Kevin Somany, Vice Managing Director, who will be driving their top level executives in Thailand with the support of Blue Spice new General Manager, Andrea Picello – a seasoned Food & Beverage Executive established in Thailand since 10 years.

Born and raised in Belgium of Thai parents, Kevin embodies both the European and Thai mindset and culture. He studied business engineering and was about to start his career in banking when he was invited back to Thailand to continue the family’s legacy and be part of the new generation of managers to contribute to bringing Blue Elephant to the 21st century.

About Blue Elephant
The story of Blue Elephant began as a result of the great passion for Thai food of Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, founding chef and director of the Blue Elephant Group.

Blue Elephant opened its first restaurant in Brussels, Belgium in 1980 with Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, her husband Karl Steppe, who has always been passionate about Thai culture and Thai cuisine, and their good friends and partners Chai Wayno & Somboon Insusri. Initially extremely popular among the citizens and expatriate members of Brussels, Chef Nooror’s Thai food soon gained its reputation in other parts of Europe, the Middle East and other countries in Asia.

From her love of cooking and of Thai cuisine and culture, Chef Nooror has become a staunch advocate and ambassador by promoting Thai cuisine and culture to the rest of the world. Sourcing from only the finest and premium produce from the Royal Project and from all over Thailand with emphasis on products with health benefits, Chef Nooror has created the most palatable, authentic and, most important of all, healthy Thai menus.

In 2002, Chef Nooror returned to Thailand to further explore her heritage and bring back to life forgotten recipes from bygone eras as well as to share her precious heirloom recipes handed down from generation to generation. Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant Bangkok opened its doors in 2002; and the Phuket branch in 2010.

In 2006, Blue Spice Company Limited was established to manufacture and export premium spices, curry pastes and sauces amongst others under the Blue Elephant brand. Today, Blue Elephant products are available in almost 45 countries worldwide as well as in leading supermarkets throughout Thailand.

In 2020, the Blue Elephant Group celebrated 40 years of continuously achieving milestones in the culinary world both locally and overseas.

First published at TravelNewsHub.com – Global Travel News

Thailand Yacht Show 2nd Annual Event in Gulf of Thailand

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Thailand Yacht Show 2nd Annual Event in Gulf of Thailand - TRAVELINDEXPattaya, Thailand, November 2, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / In line with the dramatic recent resurgence of the leisure boating industry – boosted, somewhat perversely perhaps, by the two-year pandemic – the organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show are delighted to announce a significant development in their yacht show portfolio. Verventia have just agreed a new partnership with the owners of Ocean Marina in Pattaya to build an important extension of Thailand’s very own, six-year-old Yacht Show – a second annual showcase in the beautiful Gulf of Thailand, just down the road from Bangkok, next door to the emerging boating markets in Cambodia and Vietnam, and a short sail from the massive potential of Hainan, Hong Kong and Greater China.

With the enthusiastic support of local and regional dealers of the best-known global yachting brands, as well as Thailand’s government – all very keen to see the leisure boating industry expand on the Eastern seaboard – the Thailand Yacht Show from next year onwards will be staged in both Phuket and Pattaya. The two parts of the show are being carefully planned in consultation with its long-standing exhibitors, and especially with regards to timing; in a normal year, they will likely be held at different ends of the season – at the beginning, in November, in Pattaya, and towards the end, in March, in Phuket.

For next year, however, things are still far from being normal; organisers Verventia are keeping their promise to be cautious, watching the ongoing pandemic-related tourism restrictions carefully, hopeful like everyone of their gradual easing, but listening to and liaising closely with both industry and government stakeholders before making any premature declarations. If all goes as well as is currently hoped, both events are now looking likely to take place in March/April – avoiding the Songkran festivities, of course.

Napong Paripontpochanapisuti, Managing Director of Ocean Property Company, the owners and operators of Ocean Marina, said today: “There is very strong demand for boating in the Gulf of Thailand now, especially from people living in and around Bangkok, and we can only see this getting stronger. Ocean Marina has for many years been leading the drive to grow boating here, and the idea of a professionally-run boat show going forwards is exactly what we need to take things to the next level.”

He continued: “We are therefore highly delighted to be working with the organisers of the Thailand Yacht Show for a second, very important, part of their well-established international event. We like their plans to bring in new boating consumers from China, Vietnam, Korea and the whole of the north-eastern part of the region via the shores of the Gulf – this is exactly what our clients in the industry on the Eastern Seaboard want to hear. We look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration with Verventia, and are very excited about how things are developing on this side of Thailand as well as in Phuket, and in the whole region generally.”

The Phuket show will feature many of the luxury superyachts that will be coming in bigger and bigger numbers every year, now that the infamous superyacht charter license has finally been brought into the field of play – thanks to the unflagging efforts of Verventia and the superyacht committee of the TMBA over the past 6 years since the launch of TYS, which was initiated by the government for this very purpose. .

Simpson Marine, a founding partner of the Thailand Yacht Show and all Verventia’s three regional shows, is invariably the biggest exhibitor, and next year for the long-awaited 6th edition of TYS will have an extraordinary display of at least 10 yachts, showcasing the latest models from Aquila, Beneteau, Bluegame, Fairline, Lagoon and Sanlorenzo.

Simpson Marine Country Manager for Thailand, Howard Prime, said: “This is the news we’ve been waiting for. We’ve all been through a pretty difficult time over the past couple of years, but I have to say sales are picking up well now – and I believe this is reflected by many of our colleagues in the yachting industry. We’ve all been waiting for the Bangkok market for boating to open up, and now it’s finally starting to happen. The idea of keeping the continuity of one professional yacht show but spread over the two main destinations in Thailand is an excellent one. We applaud the decision of Ocean Marina to keep the faith and bring in the region’s best boat show organisers to help drive the market here as well as in Phuket.”

Andy Treadwell, CEO of Verventia, is also highly encouraged: “Whilst all our exhibitors have thankfully been doing extraordinarily well over the past 18 months, it has been very hard for us, having had to cancel no less than 5 shows. But this new agreement with Ocean Marina achieves an important strategic objective – the crucial break-through for our exhibitors into the Bangkok and Rest-of-Thailand markets that we’ve been trying to attract to Phuket for the past 6 years.” Asked by many professional observers – even one from the USA – to comment on the latest attempt to sabotage TYS and start another new show in Phuket, Treadwell responded: “All our wonderful exhibitors have said it all for us over the last few months. We don’t need to say anything more.

First published at TravelCommunication.net

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Connecting Global Participants at Sixth Belt and Road Summit in September

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Connecting Global Participants at Sixth Belt and Road Summit in September

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, August 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the sixth Belt and Road Summit will be held online on 1-2 September (Wednesday and Thursday) with the theme “Driving Growth through Fostering Regional and International Trade”. The summit will explore how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can be leveraged together with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) development and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to forge multilateral collaboration and drive post-pandemic economic recovery as well as investment and business cooperation in various sectors.

This year’s summit will be held virtually, connecting global participants across different geographic boundaries and time zones. It will comprise a range of sessions and events, including the Opening Session, Policy Dialogue session, two Business Plenaries, a panel discussion and thematic breakout sessions, investment project pitching sessions as well as an exhibition and one-to-one business matching meetings. The event will bring together more than 80 government officials and business elites from Belt and Road countries and regions, as well as project owners, investors and services providers from all over the world, to explore BRI opportunities. In addition to benefiting from the inspiring sharing by renowned speakers, participants will also be able to learn about the current investment climate and opportunities in different regions and sectors, and build contacts with business potential counterparts on the spot.

Comprehensive analysis of policy trends and investment opportunities

The BRI facilitates global investment and trade, providing potential investment opportunities for investors and collaboration opportunities for different professional services sectors. HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam and HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam will host the opening session, where a keynote address will be delivered by Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum. At the Policy Dialogue session (on 1 September morning), chaired by HKSAR Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau, officials from Belt and Road countries and regions will analyse the latest economic policy trends. Panelists include Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, Brunei; HE Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates; HE Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Secretariat; HE Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, Cambodia; Muhammad Lutfi, Minister of Trade, Indonesia; Ramon Lopez, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, the Philippines; Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore; and Sansern Samalapa, Vice Minister for Commerce, Thailand.

HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan will address the day’s Business Plenary Session, themed “Belt and Road and RCEP: Enhancing Regional Business Connectivity”, which will also feature business leaders from Hong Kong, Mainland China and RCEP markets. Speakers include Victor Chu, Chairman and CEO, First Eastern Investment Group; Sean Chiao, Global Business Line Chief Executive, Buildings and Places, AECOM; Huang Zhaohui, CEO and Chairman of Management Committee, China International Capital Corporation Limited; Suroj Lamsam, CEO and President of Loxley Public Company Limited in Thailand; Michael Tan, President and Chief Operating Officer of LT Group in the Philippines; and Wang Cuijun, Director, China Merchants Group Limited. The session will examine how the RCEP will inject new impetus into the region and how Belt and Road countries and regions can strengthen connectivity to seize the new opportunities.

Exploring Greater Bay Area opportunities

This year’s summit features the new Greater Bay Area series focusing on opportunities in the region. It includes a Business Plenary, a panel discussion, thematic breakout sessions and an exhibition. The Business Plenary (on 2 September), titled “Connecting the Belt and Road & Greater Bay Area through Hong Kong”, will be chaired by Victor Fung, Chairman of the Fung Group, and feature Dato’ Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Value Partners Group; Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong; Sun Yu, Vice Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited; and Wang Shi, Chairman of Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation and Founder and Honorary Chairman of Vanke Co., Ltd. The panel will share their insights on how Hong Kong should leverage its advantages to connect the Belt and Road and the GBA and seize relevant opportunities under the new era of cross-boundary collaboration. A panel discussion and thematic breakout sessions will cover topics such as fundraising, financing, green finance, digital technology and start-ups.

BRI opportunities for various professional services, including legal and dispute resolution, captive insurance and reinsurance, and infrastructure, as well for small and medium-sized enterprises will be discussed at thematic breakout sessions co-organised with various partners including the Department of Justice, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office, the Hong Kong Insurance Authority, Hong Kong Cyberport, Invest Hong Kong, the China International Contractors Association and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. The sessions will also cover international cooperation in infrastructure development, as well as cultural and business collaboration.

Online project pitching and business matching

The summit will once again feature the popular Investment and Business Matching Session, providing a platform for project owners, investors and services providers to connect and explore cooperation opportunities. The session includes one-to-one business matching meetings, to be arranged according to participants’ business and investment needs, and project pitching sessions which focus on four main areas: (1) energy, natural resources and public utilities, (2) innovation and technology, (3) urban development, and (4) transport and logistics infrastructure. The matching sessions are expected to involve more than 100 investment projects.

A larger-scale exhibition will again be held online, featuring more than 60 exhibitors from around the world. Adding to the returning Global Investment Zone and Hong Kong Zone, the new GBA Zone will showcase the latest technology and related investment opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong-Kazakhstan medical cooperation MOU

During the summit, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed online to promote cooperation between Hong Kong and Kazakhstan over advanced medical equipment, including the application of medical metal 3D printing technology in orthopaedic oncology and related training. The MOU will be signed by Edmond Yau, Founder and CEO of Hong Kong firm Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited, and Shinbolatova Aigul Serikovna, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Kazakh Institute of Oncology and Radiology (KazIOR).

China International Capital Corporation Ltd serves as the Strategic Partner; Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd as the Regional Banking Partner; China Merchants Group as the Sapphire Sponsor; China Taiping Insurance Group as the Affiliated Insurance Partner; and China Mobile International Limited as the Platinum Sponsor of the sixth Belt and Road Summit.

First published at TravelCommunication.net

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Spectacular Baselworld is Back

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Spectacular Baselworld is Back

Basel, Switzerland, July 5, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Baselworld was held for the last time in 2019. Now it is back in March/April 2022, and it will be very different. Instead of focusing on the spectacular appearance of luxury brands in the watch, jewellery and gemstone sector, the new BASELWORLD will primarily be a B2B platform in the mid-range luxury segment. The future concept combines trends in the experience marketing market with the needs of the entire community in the mid- and high-end segment of the watch, jewellery and gemstone industry.

“After the Corona Pandemic had stalled BASELWORLD over the last two years, we took a lot of time to talk to our partners and exhibitors,” says BASELWORLD Managing Director Michel Loris-Melikoff. “One thing became very clear: the BASELWORLD brand must remain, but it must fundamentally change.”

Whereas BASELWORLD used to be the most important annual meeting place for the luxury brands in the watch, jewellery and gemstone industry, the new Baselworld will be a platform on which smaller watches and jewellery manufacturers and gemstone traders can present their products and retailers will have efficient and easy access to the diversity of manufacturers. BASELWORLD will become a digital platform, supplemented by live events, which will be available to the jewellery, watch and gems industry around the clock, 365 days a year, worldwide.

The date of BASELWORLD 2022 will be coordinated with the trade fairs taking place in Geneva at the same time and is intended as an important supplement and additional platform for the exchange of information between all the players in the industry, including those who did not participate in BASELWORLD in the past.

To be launched in autumn 2021, the digital platform will become a forum for exchange between all relevant representatives of the industry, the public and the media at BASELWORLD 2022. New tools for content creation will be used, allowing a maximum “touch and feel” experience and providing the opportunity to expand one’s network and exchange information on the latest trends. It will be the first independent platform that combines digital and live events.

“Everyone will meet on our platform. The brands, the manufacturers, the retailers, the fans and the media,” explains Michel Loris-Melikoff. “We will offer attractive conditions and prices for all brands that want to benefit from this unique platform.”

BASELWORLD’s new orientation is also in line with the MCH Group’s strategy, which has been confirmed by the newly composed Board of Directors. It focuses on platforms for communities in select (international or national) ecosystems, the provision of experience marketing solutions with holistic support for customers worldwide and the operation of the group’s own infrastructures in Basel and Zurich.

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Over 5,000 Food and Beverages Professionals to Gather in Bilbao

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Bilbao, Spain, June 6, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Food 4 Future and Expo Food Tech 2021 will reunite in Bilbao 5,000 food and beverages industry leaders, coming from more than 20 countries. The event will take place in the Basquian city of Bilbao from June 15th to 17th at the BEC-Bilbao Exhibition Centre. “Food 4 Future is an event specially designed for the industry, with the support of more than 170…

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