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CERAMICS CHINA 2015, the largest and major ceramics industry exhibition in the world, will be held on June 1st to 4th in Guangzhou of China, which is expected to cover 100,000m² exhibition space with 5,500 booths, host more than 900 exhibitors from over 20 countries and more than 70,000 trade visitors from all over the world. The Most Important Trading Platform for ceramic technology As the world’s largest producer, consumer and exporter of ceramic tiles, the sheer scale of China’s volumes has been driving world growth in production, consumption and exportation for over 15 years. In 2014, China's ceramic tile production exceeded 10 billion sq.m, which is more than 60% of world production. In addition to China, there are more than a dozen of leading ceramic tile producing countries in Asia, including: India, Iran, Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey and so on. Ceramic tile production in Asian countries account for about 80% of global output. In every edition of CERAMICS CHINA, the number of buyers from Asian countries (including China) is more than 95% of the total (61,884 Asian buyers in CERAMICS CHINA 2013). CERAMCIS CHINA has therefore become the most important trading platform for global ceramics industry. A perfect stage for your perfect performance As an exhibitor, you will find yourself in the crowd and pretty busy at CERAMICS CHINA. In CERAMICS CHINA 2013, 63,689 visitors came from 72 different countries. Decision makers and promising newcomers can be found at every exhibition stand. This makes CERAMICS CHINA an ideal exhibition to promote your company and products to the widest number of clients and agents who are from the whole of Asia, Middle East, Africa and even South America. Great interest will also be shown in your products. The visitor structure shows huge development space and promises enormous market demand. You can find all your target groups under one roof here at CERAMICS CHINA. As a visitor, you can always get what you want As the world’s largest and leading exhibition in ceramics industry, CERAMICS CHINA congregate the latest and most leading ceramic production and processing technologies, equipments, raw materials, colors and glazes, machinery parts, molds, tools and innovative ceramic products, and lead the development trend of global ceramics industry. Exceed 3,000 mechanical equipments are expected to be on show. Total show space of previous edition (CERAMICS CHINA 2013) has covered 78,600sq.m. with 4,487 booths, attracting 764 exhibitors include: Sacmi, System, Siti B&T, Colorobbia, Torrecid, Itaca, Ferro, Morgan, Sibelco, Imerys, Cretaprint, Kerajet, Durst, Keda, Modena, Henglitai, Hope, Meijia, T&H, Wanxing, FCRI, Monte-Bianco, Aokerola, Sinoma, Trend, etc. The exhibition scale of CERAMICS CHINA 2015 is expected to cover 100,000 sq.m with 5,500 booths and over 900 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions. For more information, please refer to http://www.ceramicschina.com.cn

Under the theme of “Health & Beauty,” major cosmetics, beauty and health businesses that provide goods and services for pursuing beauty from inside and outside will gather together. The Seoul International CosmeticsBeauty Industry Expo 2015 (Cosmobeauty Seoul/Health& Beauty Week) which has the longest history and the largest of its kind in Korea will take place for 3 days (April 23 to 25) at COEX Hall A and C, Samsung-dong, Seoul. Organized jointly by the Korea Health Supplements Association, the Korean Institute of Functional Medicine, Korea International Exhibition Co., Ltd. since 1987, the beauty exhibition has been attracting about 60,000 visitors including businesses and buyers from home and abroad (over 15 countries) spearheading the efforts to enter global markets for Korean SMEs. With the longest tradition and knowhow, Cosmobeauty is the only exhibition that has been elected as a promising exhibition for 7 consecutive years among the beauty-related trade fairs by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. This year’s event will be particularly meaningful by consolidating the 29th Health Industry expo and the 2nd International Organic Industry Fair under the title of “Health & Beauty Week.” Therefore it is expected to present a new trend of the cosmetics, beauty and health industries, pursuing health and beauty life. The trade fair will host various products including cosmetic, (raw, packaging, subsidiary) material, aesthetic, hair, nail, and health products and services. To give more focuses on each category of industries, there will be special Sections such as Materials Room (by Jangup Newspaper Cosmetics Material News), Organic Cosmetics Sections (by COSIN), Aesthetics Sections (by Monthly BI) and OEM/Mask Pack Sections (by Weekly Newspaper CMN). In addition, various seminars and programs will enhance satisfaction among participating companies, visitors and buyers. Consultation sessions for domestic and overseas buyers and one on one business matching services will boost the attractiveness of the event and provide a real opportunity to make actual transactions. On the sidelines, there will be a host of seminars that would provide a window of opportunity for related people to communicate such as those for responding to the Korea-China FTA, cosmetics marketing, Korea-China exchange meeting for cosmetics and health functional food related industries, cosmetics (raw and additional) materials, marketing and distributions, organics seminar and hair and nail technology. Along with these seminars, viewers and participants will be able to enjoy variety of other events, contests and seminars organized by the International Beauty & Health General Union and the International Beauty Exchange Association. An official from Cosmobeauty seoul secretariat said that a major focus of the preparation has been on attracting individual businesses from countries of the world such as the US, Italy, Poland, Hungary, China, Japan, Singapore and India by holding promotion activities and operating agents overseas. Furthermore, a program is in the pipeline to invite tour groups from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and some European countries as well as Russia, China and Japan the countries with people greatly interested in the Korean beauty market. Visitors may book their visit free online at www.cosmobeautyseoul.com. For more information about the exhibition, contact the secretariat, Korea International Exhibition Co., Ltd +82-2-761-2512. . Overview Name Seoul International CosmeticsBeauty Industry Expo 2015 (COSMOBEAUTY SEOUL/HEALTH & BEAUTY WEEK) Time 2015 April 23(Thursday)~25(Saturday), 3 Days Venue COEX Hall A, C, Samsung-dong, Seoul Scale 700 booths (500 companies from 15 countries) / About 60,000 visitors are expected. Organizers the Korea Health Supplements Association, the Korean Institute of Functional Medicine, Korea International Exhibition Co., Ltd Media Organizers Monthly BI, Jangup NewspaperCosmetics Materials News, Weely Newspaper CMN, Cosin Sponsors(Estimated) Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Energy, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Small and Medium Business Administration, Seoul Business Agency Items (Basic, functional, organic and color makeup, perfume) cosmetic products and etc, cosmetics for aesthetic salons, beauty devices, eyelash products, semi-permanent makeup raw materials and devices, nail/foot products, tattoo, hair/scalp control products and devices, packaging devices and materials, cosmetics raw materials, containers, additional materials, OEM/ODM, spa-related products and items, body care, diet products, clinics, educational clinical institute, related association and groups, etc. . Sideline Events - 1:1 Business Meeting Program for (Korean and foreign) buyers - Seminar on the response to Korea-China FTA by Korea Cosmetic Association - “Packaging Contest Award Ceremony” by Packaging Department of Yonsei University, the 2nd Cosmetics Packaging Seminar - The 14th Cosmetics Marketing Seminar 2015 by Weekly Newspaper CMN - “Korea-China Global Seminar by Jangup Newspaper - “International Natural Ingredients New Materials Seminar” co-organized by COSIN and Fragrance Journal Japan - “Market Trend Seminar” by Korea Health Supplements Association' - “Organic Market Seminar” by Organic Partner - Business start-up consultation session for foreign nationals - The 24th Seoul International Human (Beauty& Health) Olympics by International Beauty and Health General Union - International Beauty Contest 2015 by International Beauty Exchange Association All or part of the information above may change depending on the circumstances of the organizer.

Siberian economic forum 2014 was held in Novosibirsk, it was a great instrument in the development of relations between Russia and China . Among the topics which were raised at the event were the logistics, customs clearance, sourcing principles and nuances of negotiation , the problems of location of your own production in China etc. Russian companies have shown a great interest to representative of Focus Imp. & Exp. Service Co., Ltd, Lina, who presented to customers new service of company- i credit. It was a great opportunity to russian clients to knew more about it just from Lina who explained all details so clearly. This forum is planning to be made every year , as the first one has shown high efficiency for both sides.

Mr. Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, Deputy Managing Director and General Manager Vietnam of Reed Tradex Co., Ltd. said that the shows closed with a great success and were warmly welcomed by the total number of 8,950 trade buyers both local and overseas from 25 countries namely Australia, Brunei, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Reunion Island, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam and Western Samoa discovered leading-edge technologies by 6 national pavilions and 200 brands from 20 countries that they sought along with quality parts for manufacturing and electronics industries from Vietnamese and Thai suppliers to showcase top brands of machine tools, metalworking, and electronics manufacturing technologies and with cooperation from Hanoi Trade and Promotion Center, with support from Hanoi People’s Committee who bring over 70 Vietnamese parts manufacturers exhibiting industrial parts in “Industrial Components & Subcontracting Vietnam 2014”. And leading brands with best technologies in machine tools, sheet metalworking, welding, robot in “The Stars of Technology Pavilion”. The second edition of “Engineer Master Class,” multi-session course on skill, HR, and technology management to develop a rewarding career path for engineers. As well as for highlight activity for The Koma Taisen batlle made a first ASEAN debut with 16 companies in Vietnam who put their best “in-house” manufacturing technologies to craft spintops to win over competitors and the winner of this tournament was from Leo Electronics Vietnam. will go to join the tournament in Japan. Mr. Do Thang Hai, Vice Minister of Ministry of Industry and Trade said that “Vietnam Manufacturing Expo and Industrial Components and Subcontracting Vietnam represent a great opportunity to help Hanoi supporting industries in general and Vietnam in particular to have more opportunities to approach importers from Japan, Korea, ASEAN and countries around the world, as well as help for Vietnam's enterprises access to machinery technology, advanced equipment, modern management level and improve production management and trading.” Mr. Nguyen Van Suu, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee said that “The co-location of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo and Industrial Components and Subcontracting Vietnam will be a good opportunity for supporting industry companies in Hanoi and the provinces in the northern region to meet, upgrade capability, network and expand investment in order to increase the trade value with partners not only from Japan but also from other countries in the ASEAN as well as around the world. ICS Vietnam 2014 is not only connected but also offer business opportunity for Vietnam's industrial manufacturers to learn the new technology to improve productivity, collect new knowledge, new ideas in manufacturing to create products with higher value in the global value chain.” Ms. Dao Thu Vinh, Deputy Director of Hanoi Industry and Trade Department said that “This exhibition is very different from the others because of its two-dimensional characteristic, meaning that an exhibitor could be both a supplier and a buyer. It gives a big opportunity to Vietnamese companies to learn more and improve themselves. It also helps us achieve the goal of developing the supporting industries in Hanoi.” Mr. Atsusuke Kawada, Chief Representative – Hanoi Representative Office of Japan External Trade Organization said that “With the exhibitions organized by Reed Tradex, Japanese companies can know more Vietnamese partners as well as about Vietnamese industry. In addition, JETRO also do thorough research and valuation to publish a booklet of 150 Vietnamese excellent manufacturers in supporting industry every year. From there the businesses are promoted and they can contact to establish partnerships. In 5 to 10 years, big manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, etc. will be able to increase the procurement ratio and switch the supporting supplies to local companies.” Mr. Sompong Darasrisak, Senior Professional Level of Investment Promotion Officer BOI Unit for Industrial Linkage Development (BUILD), Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) said that “With successful outcome from previous edition, our members join the show again this year to expand their businesses to Vietnam through high quality industrial parts made from metal, plastics and rubber for automotive, electronics. Moreover, we organize Business Matchmaking service to enable direct interactions between Thai manufacturers and Vietnamese sellers.” Ms. Paiyada Hanchaisuksakul, Director of The Small and Medium Industrial Institute (SMI), The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said that “Vietnam is the country we believe in the potential so we decided to bring our qualified members to join this exhibition with supports from Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and The Small and Medium Industrial Institute, The Federation of Thai to enable Thai SMEs to expand their market here. For Vietnamese industrialists seeking high quality mold & die, subcontracting and machinery services, you are invited to visit our technology providers in Thailand Pavilion to develop win-win opportunities and fine tune with Thai technology providers to source the best technologies to serve your industrial requirements. ” Mr. Yong Tze Kang, Senior Executive, Global Business Group of Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) said that “SMF brings here the best in machinery and technologies from Singapore. We aim to showcase the initiatives of our exhibiting companies, and how our solutions are designed to address the specific needs of manufacturing.” Mr. Eric Lin, Executive / Exhibition Division of Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) said that “Our members exhibit quality Machine Tools to help drive the growth of Vietnamese industrial community while gaining new opportunities and sales leads at this show.” Mr. Kazuhiro Funabashi, Managing Director of Goko Spring Vietnam Co., Ltd. said that “Koma Tasen motivates companies to create koma to take part in spintops battles. It will be a good opportunity for manufacturing industry to show and promote their professional skills. That is the challenge but also enjoyment of the process of making the spintop. This battle appeals companies and also visitors who are interested in Monozukuri (Japanese style manufacturing processes). Specially, I think it will inspire technology students to study deeper into Monozukuri. The winner will go to Japan to battle and thus will feel more clearly about Monozukuri. I also expect that next Koma Taisen will attract more contestants from students and local teams.” “Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2015 (VME)” Vietnam's Leading Exhinition on Machine Tools, Technologies, and Automation for Mold & Die, Auto Parts, and Plastic Packaging Manufacturing, will be held again during 26 – 28 August 2015 at I.C.E. Hanoi (Cung Van Hoa), 91 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, Vietnam. to continually promote the growth of metalworking, electronics and supporting industries. For more info : www.vietnammanufacturigngexpo.com

The 2nd edition of LED Expo took place in Bangkok, Thailand on May 22-24, 2014. Over 300 exhibitors from 8 countries participated in Thailand’s biggest show on LED lighting products & technology, showcasing and demonstrating innovative LED products and machinery in 13,500 square meters of exhibition area. More than 16,348 visitors from over 57 countries such as from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Korea and & other surrounding countries. IMPORTANT VISITATIONS The International Expo on LED Lighting Products & Technologies was graced with the presence of several important dignitaries on all the three days. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Pongsak Ruktapongpisal, Caretaker Minister of Energy. Other dignitaries from various government bodies, lighting bureaus and industrial associations made a stop at the show. SYNOPSIS OF ACTIVITIES ON THE SHOW FLOOR Exhibition space of 13,500 square meters was thrown open to exhibitors to showcase their latest products, hold live demonstrations and interact with business clients at their booth. VIP Lounge was also set up for more detailed gatherings to discuss business queries and potential deals. Individual Pavilions were set up for both Taiwan and International companies, providing a concentrated business hub for expo visitors to interact with manufacturers and dealers from these regions. Thailand LED Summit - An International Conference on LED Lighting Product & Technology, Steered by the committee of experts, the conference attracts high-powered keynotes and serves stimulating discussions in an open environment. Invited speakers will highlight and demonstrate the trend of LED lighting technology, government policy and benefits of using LED lighting for better consumer understanding. 2014 Thailand International Forum on Solid State Lighting (SSL) was organized by International Solid State Lighting Alliance (ISA). Solid-state lighting is an emerging energy-saving and non-polluting technology that can result in direct cost savings. SSL is one of the most rapidly evolving lighting sectors, and it will continue to be so, as consumers see improvements in lighting performance and capabilities driven by this application. With continued developments in technology, the price of LED lightings products has reduced drastically, making it possible for governments, facility owners and consumers to explore and adopt LED applications for long term benefits of energy and maintenance efficiency such as SSL. 2014 Thailand International Forum on SSL touched on the steady developments of the SSL which has brought about revolutions and opportunities for the lighting industry. INTERNATIONAL PAVILION More than 106 international based companies participated in LED Expo Thailand 2014. The international Pavilion showcased products such as LED electronic displays, LED lights, a variety of sealants, LED lamps, capacitors etc. THAILAND LED SUMMIT 2014 The 2-day conference was chaired by top industry players and policy makers from the government, lighting bureaus and organizations such as Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Illuminating Engineering Association of Thailand, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Thailand Board of Investment etc. Spanning 2 days and 17 sessions; the summit covered in depth topics on: LED lighting technology, government policy, Thailand investment in LED business for AEC, benefits of using LED lighting and Design trend with LED.

Just click the link r.b-china.cn to register and get: Free badge to visit Save time from queuing Obtain latest news of exhibition and exhibitors in advance The month of June is the football carnival of FIFA; the month of June is the start of visitor online registration for the construction machinery carnival of bauma China. bauma China 2014 has worked hard for the past 2 years, listening to the voice of the industry and caring about the development of the enterprises. After February 15, the first deadline of exhibitor application, the organizer of bauma China has devoted to the work of booth allocation. In face of various requirements from about 3,000 exhibitors, the real situation of exhibits transportation and the exhibits arrangement over the 300,000 square meters’ exhibition space, the organizer cautiously coordinates the allocation and tries the best to meet the requests from all aspects and to optimize the utmost exhibition effect. Hereby we would like to deliver our gratitude to all the exhibitors for their kind support! At present, the exhibitor application is still continuing. The applications indicate the great demand on outdoor exhibition areas and some companies are in the waiting list. Recently, the organizer received a good deal of enquiry from home and abroad on the visiting information. Therefore, we launched the visitor online pre-registration 2 months earlier than the last show. Now please click the link: r.b-china.cn, and register for free badge, which is charged of 50RMB for onsite registration. Besides, pre-registered visitors can save time from queuing for efficient visit, and will also get the latest news of both bauma China and exhibitors. This year China has several good policies, which cannot compared with the investment of 4 trillion in 2008, however, are the timely help for the Chinese construction machinery enterprises. The industry now is facing overcapacity, homogeneity, and the new revolution for the industry is imperative. Under the fierce competition, the enterprises need pay more attention to the innovation. During the key period of the industry transition, bauma China, to some extent, becomes the crucial turning point for the next 10-year development of the Chinese construction machinery industry. Welcome to bauma China and obtain the industry trends! With devoted heart and responsibility, bauma China is always be part of the industry, accompanying with the enterprises for the sustainable success!

As the Asian unique professional exhibition in aviation services field, ASCE CHINA has been grandly opened in Shanghai INTEX on June, 5th, 2014.The three-day fair has attracted nearly five hundred of excellent suppliers in aviation services field from more than 40 countries and regions around the world. The exhibition areas are nearly 20,000 sqm., covering five big fields of aviation food &beveragekitchen cateringin-flight services &supplies, aircraft interiors &cabin training program, in-flight facilities and technology, gathering nearly a thousand major airlines, aircraft manufacturers airport groups as well as ten thousands of top professional buyers in global aviation services to the exhibition. During the exhibition period, AIS CHINA has been successfully held in Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel on June 6th. The summit has attracted nearly 150 top leaders from global aircraft interiors field, including cabin interiors, aircraft seat, in-flight kitchen and entertainment, meanwhile the event has been strongly supported and participated by AVICBIAM,COMAC,AIRBUS,RECARO,FACC,AAR,SOGERMA,AVIC JIATAI, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airline etc. Mr Dong Suguang, the President of CAMAC, who was Deputy General Manager of China Southern Airlines, hosted the summit and addressed the opening speech. Firstly, Mr. Yu Qifeng, the Vice-Director of Structure Department in SADRI, delivered a keynote speech on“Interior design of civil aircraft and related technical discussion”. Then Martin DECHOW, the VP of AIRBUS, analyzed “Product Trends in Aircraft Cabins” from a perspective of Air cabin,particularly emphasized on “The Market Needs for a Future Aircraft Cabin” and “Major Trends for Aircraft Interior”. During the summit, Mr. Norbert Marx, the General Manager of GAMECO, shared cases on “MRO and Refurbishment of Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior in China Southern Airlines”, and Mr. Yi Xiaosu, the Director ofAVIC BIAM’s Science and Technology Committee, gave a speech on “How to use GREEN materials in aircraft interiorsin nowadays”, which successfully grabbed the attention of industry professionals. Aiming at Design & Materials in Aircraft Interior Field, the delegates like Paul Priestman—Director of Priestmangoode, Michael Leung—Director of AAR Engineering Services-Asia,Amin Jignesh—Industry Manager of SABIC, have analyzed and explored topics of Interior design innovation of civil aircraft”, “Aircraft Interior Enhancements through Cabin Interior Modification and Upgrades”, “Light Weight Thermoplastic Solutions”. In the end of the seminar, Mr. Dong Suguang, President of CAMAC and the host of the summit, raised a panel discussion on “How to meet the needs of market segment according to the design and manufacture of aircraft interior innovation”, which got positively feedback and participation from top executives such as Mr. Yi Xiaosu--the Director ofAVIC BIAM’s Science and Technology Committee Mr ChristophSchrempp—General Manager of AIRBUS(Tianjin),Mr. Manfred Buechner—General Manager of RECARO-China and Mr. Liu Jingfeng—Deputy general manager of AVIC JIATAI. The intense discussion was launched around the Design innovation, Materials application, Market development & demand in Future Aircraft interiors, which brought the summit into a climax and reached the effect desired by the delegates. Since the successful holding of first ASCE CHINA in 2012, the fair has been getting through three years, meanwhile the global professionals in Aviation Service Field gathered in Shanghaievery year in order to collect the latest market and product information as well as seek partners and join in industry conference. Aiming to promote a better future development and enhance international competition & influence of aircraft interiors industry, Golden Commercial—the organizer of ASCECHINA, will hold the second AIS CHINA on Dec 2nd-3rd, and we are looking forward to meeting all the industry colleagues in December.

DMP 2014 - the 16th China Dongguan International Mould, Metalworking, Plastics, Packaging & Rubber Exhibition, organized by Paper Communication Exhibition Services, will be held from 19-22 November 2014 at GD Modern International Exhibition Center, Houjie, Dongguan, China. 4,800 booths, 1,300 exhibitors and 90,000 visitors are anticipated. The exhibition will showcase state-of-the-art technologies and machines. The organizer newly opens Hall 2 and further expands the scale of Hall 7 in order to meet exhibitors’ need. This new hall 2 will be built to accommodate the Sheet Metal, Laser Technology, Stamping, Automation and Robot Show. Other exhibition zones and pavilions include Hong Kong Plastic Machinery Association Pavilion, Engineering Plastics Zone, Taiwan Pavilion and Taiwan Mold Association Pavilion. In addition, Paper Communication Exhibition Services and Hong Kong Diecasting and Foundry Association will jointly organize International Dongguan Metal Casting Show, which will be staged at Hall 6 & 7. Many well-known brands and manufacturers from South China region, such as BYD, ASM, Foxconn, Gree Electrical Appliances, Shunde Chen Cun Press Machine Merchant Association, Machine Malls, Guangzhou Technical College form buyer groups to visit the show. According to Mr Eddie Leung, Chairman of Paper Communication Exhibition Services, China’s labour shortage, rapid wage rise and fast economic development prompted robot, automation technology and energy saving solutions to be the highlights of this year’s DMP. Famous suppliers from around the world will showcase robot, automation equipment, energy saving products and sophisticated equipment. Visitors will surely be impressed. Applications of the exhibits include: metal products, plastic products, machinery & production equipment, molding industry, electronics, telecommunication products, automobile, household appliances, toys, furniture & building materials, medical products. Quality of the exhibitors and buyers is higher than other exhibitions of the same kind in South China region. Gathers Famous Machinery Providers Machine tools exhibitors: GF AgieCharmilles from Swiss, HAAS from the US, Makino, Sodick, Yamazen, Okuma, OPS, Mitsubishi from Japan, Unifaith, Leeport, Protechnic, Polywell, DNE Laser, KGK, Walter, Oriental, Hexagon, Carl Zeiss AG, and more. Plastics, packaging and rubber exhibitors: Arburg, Wittmann Battenfeld, Fanuc, Nissei, Star Seiki, JSW, Toyo, Toshiba, Yushin, Matsui, Kawata, Alfa, Haiten, Chen Hsong, Yizumi, Top Star, Multitech, Dayu, Shini, and more. InternationalDongguan Metal Casting Show: Buhler, Ka Shui, Shunking, LK, Yizumi, Yan Hing, Glory, Chit Shun, just to name a few. Free admission. For details, please visit www.dmpshow.com Tel: 852-27639011, 020-87612356, 021-63045419, 0769-85983310 Email: [email protected]

This year 2014, "METALEX Vietnam" and "NEPCON Vietnam " will return to support all production line in Vietnam again during 9-11 October 2014 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) “METALEX Vietnam 2014” will be the all-under-one-roof meeting center of the manufacturing community, which widely opens doors for Vietnamese industrialists to discover how they can heighten their product quality and productivity as well as expand their production line with new machine tools, metalworking technologies, and electronics manufacturing technologies you have been looking for from 500 brands from 25 countries and co-located with “NEPCON Vietnam 2014” Vietnam’s only exhibition on assembly, measurement and testing technologies for the electronics manufacturing industry Mr. Kozunori Kojima, Managing Director of AMADA Vietnam Co., Ltd. said that “Vietnam’s manufacturing and supporting industries are continuously growing as Vietnam is a destination for foreign investors, representing a healthy growth with huge business opportunities. We deal with this rising wave by investing more resources. Also, exhibiting at the show will help create our brand awareness to the locals as well as generate the customers’ contacts in Vietnam.” Ms. Wendy Trang, General Manager of ITO Vietnam Co., Ltd. said “Vietnam’s electronics industry in 2014 will be getting better compare with last 2 years so Vietnam should focus more on the electronics sector and the supporting industries to boost industrial landscape. NEPCON Vietnam is the Unique Meeting Place for Electronics Industry and very good connection for Ito Group to bring ACF Technology, Dispensing Technology and Welding Technology to support in Vietnam Electronic Industry. Mr. Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, Deputy Managing Director said that the positive movements are happening in ASEAN’s automotive manufacturing industry. These movements indicate good heath of both the auto and supporting industries. And these movements are also happening in the neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam which are attracting more investment from giant car makers in order to possess the level of competitiveness that will yield success in the region, especially in the ASEAN Economic Community era. As seen from General Statistics, there was a significant increase in Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product in 2013, with the electronics industry playing a key role in boosting the country’s economy. The high-tech exports were on the rise, increasing 21 percent and exporting to nearly 50 countries worldwide. Reed Tradex has realized that with the Government’s supports, Vietnam’s supporting industries serving the automotive industry, electronics industry, etc., are advancing to become stronger and stronger in response to the local manufacturing sectors’ needs for industrial parts; especially the demands from Japanese manufacturers, one of the biggest investors of the country. And with the ASEAN Economic Community era looming on the horizon, Vietnam’s supporting industries have both challenges and opportunities to handle. Opportunities reside in new machinery, technologies, and knowledge. With a view to help strengthening the industries with essential knowledge the industrialists can adopt to create a sharper competitive edge, Reed Tradex will join forces with Investment & Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) and Japan External Trade Organization, Ho Chi Minh Office (JETRO) to organize Vietnam Supporting Industries Forum #10 on Thursday 22 May 2014, 13.00 – 16.00 hrs. at Grand Origami Ballroom, Hotel Nikko Saigon HCMC under the theme of “How to Develop Vietnamese Supporting Industries: Sharing the Best Practices – The Guideline for your Sustainable Success” as Supporting industries play a key role in promoting the development of Vietnam’s main industries, since if this sector remains undeveloped, large foreign-invested manufacturing and assembling companies will leave Vietnam on default of local supplies. Therefore, the government’s supports are needed, while the private sectors should drive the collaboration in building up the network, and help develop the supporting industries to cover the value chains. In this forum will offer visions, best practices and experiences by government and private sectors to keep updated readiness for business opportunities and business development of Vietnamese Industries, and to be the guideline building up the sustainable growth of Vietnamese Industries through the strong network and collaboration of Supporting Industries. Vietnamese manufacturers will get idea regarding what to do to upgrade their products to meet Japanese manufacturers’ quality standards and get guidelines on how to improve Vietnam’s supporting industries. “We would like to encourage Vietnamese executives from Manufacturing Industries and Supporting Industries sector, and Japanese executives from Manufacturing Industries sector to attend this forum to update on how to make production meet stringent quality requirements from Japanese buyers, to get an insight into policy and supporting scheme to secure and increase Japanese investment and to learn and understand how to reach Japanese Production Standard and QC system.” Mr. Duangdej concluded. For more information, please visit website www.metalexvietnam.com or send e-mail to Reed Tradex Contact Center at [email protected] Reporters who need more information please contact: [email protected]

Mr.Duangdej Yuaikwamdee, Deputy Managing Director of Reed Tradex said that according to customs statistics, exports of machines, equipment, tools, spare parts of Vietnam in 1/ 2014 was 529.01 million, up 15.61 % compared with the same period last year. Japan was a leading export destination of Vietnam machinery, equipment and spare parts, valued at 111.99 million, up 4.54 % compared to the same period last year. The United States is the second largest market , worth $ 98.77 million, up 40.32 % . Third place is the Hong Kong market, worth $ 31.21 million, up 30.9 % compared to the same period last year . These three markets accounted for 45.7 % of total exports It means that Vietnam’s industrial sectors are on rise, in order to support sustainable growth and keep the momentum of increasing the foreign investments in various, Vietnam needs to reorganize the industrial system and boost upthe supporting Industries to cover the Industries’s values chain. More investment projects are pouring into Vietnam, business opportunities continue flowing towards manufacturers in the supporting sectors. Their needs for better technology and know-how will increase. In Vietnam, supporting industries for motorcycle manufacturing gain the biggest success. The presence of assemblers like Honda has lured component suppliers to come to Vietnam to set up shop with no need for any supporting policy from the Government. Additionally, the country’s target that from now to 2020, Vietnam would focus on developing the supporting industries for five sectors automobile, electronics & information technology, mechanical engineering textile & garment and shoes manufacturing. Reed Tradex Co., Ltd. the organizer of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo 2014 will host “Vietnam Supporting Industries Forum #9” co-organized by Hanoi Industry & Department Trade Promotion Center (HTPC) under the theme of “Boost Up Supporting Industries! – The Focus Area for Success” which Dr. Vu Tien Loc, President Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will be keynote to share information about update trends and situation of supporting industries development inVietnam and The needs of government support to building up the value chain of key industries to retain and boost up the foreign investors on Thursday 8 May 2014, 13.30 – 16.00 hrs. at Ballroom 1-2, Level 1, Melia Hanoi Hotel, Vietnam In this forum will offer visions, best practices and experiences by government and private sectors. Expand your connection by networking with CEOs, executives, business leaders and senior government officers who will attend this program. This social event is designed to get our multi-disciplinary audience talking and networking with each other after the conference in a truly dynamic and inspirational learning environment. The seminar is conducted in English and Vietnamese, no registration cost, limited seat available and pre-registration is required at www.vietnammanufacturingexpo.com