Participate at the Automechanika 2012 National Pavilion in Frankfurt, Germany from 11 – 16 September 2012

DO you HAVE what it takes to compete in the international market?

If so, then the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to submit your application to participate in and showcase your products on the South Africa National Pavilion at the Automechanika Exhibition, from 11 – 16 September 2012 in Frankfurt, Germany.

INCREASE YOUR EXPORTS! ¦ INCREASE YOUR TURNOVER!

Calling all Automotive, Component and Accessories exporters – the dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:

·                Exhibition space and booth rental costs

·                Freight-forwarding of display materials

·                Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000.00 per day;

·                Air travel assistance up to R13,000.00;

Automechanika 2012 will showcase a full range of products for the automotive sector, including; Parts & components for automobile production and spare parts for the aftermarket; Systems and modules for automobile production; Automobile accessories and tuning for the aftermarket and Workshop and petrol station equipment and aftermarket services.

For more information visit http://automechanika.messefrankfurt.com

The South African National Pavilion will focus on vehicle components.

Application Forms and Guidelines can be downloaded from the dti website: http://www.thedti.gov.za/trade_investment/emia_national_pavilions.jsp

NB! The deadline for submission of complete National Pavilion application forms accompanied by all supporting documentation is 11 March 2012

Interested firms may contact Mr Mayanda Kondile on telephone: 012 394-1616 or via e-mail: mkondile@thedti.gov.za

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE AT THE 30^th HAVANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR 2012, HAVANA, CUBA

30 OCTOBER -04 NOVEMBER 2012

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites South African exporters in the Agro-Processing, Chemical and Allied Industries, Metals and Mining, Engineering, ICT, and Electro-technical industries to showcase their products and services from 30 October - 04 November 2012, in Havana, Cuba.

The South African government is committed to enhancing economic relationships with countries of the North. Cuba is undergoing economic reform and the Havana International Trade Fair is a key international event to unlock trade and investment opportunities with Cuba. The South African government, through the dti will be participating at the Havana International Trade Fair to explore business opportunities in trade and investment and expand economic cooperation between South Africa and Cuba.

If your company is competitive in the South African market, has been in business for at least two years and is export ready, it stands to benefit from the dti’s Export Marketing and Investment Assistance scheme.

the dti will offer successful  applications for the following assistance

• Air Travel assistance up to R13,000.00
• Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000.00 per day and (for qualifying companies)
• Freight Forwarding of exhibition and promotional materials.

Investment opportunities are available in the following sectors:

• Biotechnology
• Research and Development activities
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical equipment and technologies
• Hospitality and Construction
• Mining

The closing date for submission of application forms is 30 April 2012

For more information, visit: htpp://www.eventseye.com

National Pavilion applications forms and guidelines-can be downloaded via the dti:

http://www.thedti.gov.za/trade_investment/emia_national_pavilions.jsp

TRADE FAIRS, CONFERENCES & TRADE MISSIONS

15 – 19 FEBRUARY 2012: SA DTI NATIONAL PAVILION AT GULF FOOD 2012

The dti will be participating at Gulf Food 2012 in the form of National Pavilion.  The event is scheduled to take place from 15 - 19 February 2012 in Dubai, U.A.E.  For the invitation from the DTI, application form and guidelines please contact Ms Neo Kwadi, Export Promotion: Trade & Investment SA, Department of Trade and Industry, Tel:+27 12 394 1026, Fax:+27 12 394 2026/0114, Email:nkwadi@thedti.gov.za, The closing date for complete applications is 15 August 2011.

26 – 30 FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND TUBE 2012 – DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND TUBE 2012, DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

Assistance is provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into foreign markets, in a cost effective manner.

The dti extends an invitation to your firm to apply for participation in the International Wire and Tube 2012 exhibition scheduled to take place from 26 - 30 March 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Companies that are proven and innovative leaders in producing wire and tube and components and machinery for the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors are welcomed to apply. The dti requires that you research your export market, are export ready, a registered exporter, up to date with your taxes and have a world-class product to sell.

The dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:
Air travel assistance to a maximum of R13,000;
Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000;
Freight forwarding of display material; and
Exhibition space and booth rental costs.

This exhibition website is www.tube.de and www.wire.de   and this event will focus on:
Tube Components for Mining and Manufacturing Industries;
Manufacturing; and
Engineering sector

Interested firms, requiring application forms, are invited to contact Mr Victor Makhele on telephone: (012) 394-1034 or Mr Mayanda Kondile (012) 394 1616 or on e-mail: vmakhele@thedti.gov.za and mkondile@thedti.go.za Application Forms and Guidelines can also be downloaded from the dti web site at www.thedti.gov.za

18 - 21 FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –33^rd INDIAN HANDICRAFTS & GIFTS FAIR – INDIA EXPO CENTRE & MART, GREATER NOIDA EXPRESSWAY, DELHI NCR

Please see two documents attached in regards to Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair

Registration form is available on the website:  www.epch.in

13 MARCH 2012: SOUTH AFRICA –TOMORROW’S LEADERS CONVENTION – SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG

Hosted annually by Leadership magazine the prestigious Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention attracts dynamic leaders who have already achieved unusual success in their careers and who are earmarked to head their companies and organisation in the future.

The convention is a unique opportunity to debate pressing leadership issues and provides a vital networking platform for the country’s emerging leadership talent.

During the morning plenary session today’s leaders and top thinkers in the world of leadership address the leaders of tomorrow on a range of issues. This is followed by an afternoon of sector-related breakaway sessions where future trends and issues are discussed. These discussions are then summarised and documented in a book called The Corporate Blueprint for South Africa which is used as a planning reference by various sectors. 

Tomorrow's Leaders 2012, the fifth anniversary of the convention, brings with it a new and exciting dynamic – the inclusion of upcoming executives who are proving to be leaders as well as recent graduates who are stepping into the business world for the first time. The aim is to create an ethos of mentorship both within the participating organisations and within the Tomorrow’s Leaders Fellowship.

Dylan James, Convention Director

021 681 7000 / info@tomorrowsleaders.co.za

Or visit our website: www.tomorrowsleaders.co.za

19-20 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –3^rd AFRICA PORTS, LOGISTICSAND SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE & EXPO 2012- ACCRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE IN ACCRA, GHANA

The Africa Ports, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference is the premier networking and content driven event putting the spotlight on the challenges and innovative solutions facing the operators and users of Africa’s ports and terminals and its transportation corridors. The pronounced pick-up in Africa's economic growth in recent years has attracted the world's attention to Africa.

Jose Carpio

Marketing Manager

Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Connecting Industry Professionals Worldwide
(Tel:  +65 6391 2555 (DID)

(Fax:  +65 6392 3592

* Email:  jose@magenta-global.com.sg
Website:  www.magenta-global.com.sg

22-24 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –INDIA ENGINEERING SOURCING SHOW 2012(IESS)- MUMBAI, INDIA

More details can be viewed online at http://www.eepcindia.org/eventattach/IESS-India-2012.pdf

Keeping in view the growing trade opportunities between India and South Africa, members are cordially invite you to bring a Business Delegation from your country to India.

IESS will be essentially a partnership event and shall focus on collaborative opportunities in “technology hub” value chain for manufacturing industry, from SME to large scale organizations.

• This will be a unique opportunity for International companies who are looking to enter the Indian markets. The event will have opportunities for cooperation in:
• Trade / Import / Export Opportunities
• Technology Transfer opportunities
• Business alliances for joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
• Inward / outward  Investment Opportunities  
• Business Development with  major Government buyers such as Telecom, Defence, Power,
• Infrastructure and Railways.

We will be supporting your Business Delegation by arranging business matchmaking activities and also provide avenues for conducting Business / Investment promotion seminars for your country.

We do hope that you will consider our request favourably and we could appreciate your confirmations at the earliest.

R. Maitra

Executive Director

EEPC INDIA

(Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)

Vandhna Building (4th Floor), 11, Tolstoy Marg

New Delhi 110001, India

Phone: 91-11-23354254 (D)/23711124/25; Fax: 91-11-23310920

Email: iess@eepcindia.net, gmajumdar@eepcindia.net; Web: www.eepcindia.org

28 – 30 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –SRI LANKA EXPO, SRI LANKA

Invitation to Participate in Sri Lanka Expo 28 - 31 March 2012  - Good Packages Offered by Sri Lanka Development Board

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is organising the Sri Lanka Expo 2012, a mega trade, investment and tourism promotion initiative at the BMICH Colombo from 28^th to 31^st March 2012.  The objective is to position Sri Lanka as a trade, investment and tourism destination and to promote Sri Lanka’s production facilities.

This Expo is a unique combination of exhibition, symposia, networking and factory visits.   Around 300 Sri Lankan exhibitors will participate including all the leading exporters.  

The main product areas to be displayed will include Tea, Apparel, Rubber and Rubber Based products, ICT / BPO, Food and beverages, spices,, fish, boat building and professional services. 

The Export Development Board is also offering  a very good package for interested buyers including 3 nights B&B and airport transfer and factory visits etc., - details can be obtained from www.srilankaexpo.com  

This is an ideal opportunity for South African businesspeople to forge new business relationships with Sri Lanka business people for mutual benefit.

For more information contact Nalika Kodikara

Second Secretary ( Commercial)

High Commission of Sri Lanka

Pretoria

T.012 346 6453

trade@srilanka.co.za

JET AIRWAYS FARE

FOR THE South Africa Trade/Investment Mission to Sri Lanka to participate at the Sri Lank Expo 2012 – 28^th – 30^th March  (See attached document)

The Jet Airways airfare will be R3500 Johannesburg via Mumbai to Colombo and return for exhibitors or attendees to travel in March 2012. The Taxes ex Johannesburg is approximately R2555 at this stage which has to be added onto the airfare– this fluctuates and will differ at the time of payment. If we issue the tickets we charge a R228.00 service fee. Should the client or trade partner use a travel agent it will depend on their service fees charged to issue the ticket.

GSA: Rogers Aviation South Africa Pty Ltd

Tel. 011 856 4000 Call Centre in Johannesburg

Email. bets.combrink@rogers-aviation.co.za

29 - 30 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –ASIA PACIFIC CHAMBERS CONGRESS (APCC)- KUNSHAN, JIANGSU, CHINA

Hosted by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), the first Asia Pacific Chambers Congress aims at strengthening close links and cooperation among Asia Pacific business community, promoting economic recovery in the Asia Pacific region, discussing economic and trade issues in the Asia Pacific region and advancing regional economic and trade cooperation. It will provide an effective platform for chambers of commerce and business associations in the Asia Pacific region to cooperate and exchange ideas. With the theme of Exports to China, the APCC will discuss business opportunities for economic and trade growth in the Asia Pacific region in the context of China’s rapid economic development and its import expansion and economic and trade outlook in this region. We will also arrange a networking meeting for Chinese and foreign chambers to cooperate with each other and find their right partners. Government officials, representatives from commercial chambers, business associations, enterprises and trade experts are expected to attend the conference  

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Zhang Zhou at zhangzhou@ccoic.cn, +8610-82217867 (Phone) or Mr. Liu Shaobo at liushaobo@ccoic.cn, +8610-82217813 (Phone). We are looking forward to receiving you in the APCC.

Mr. Zhao Xiaodi

Secretary General

Secretariat of China Chamber of International Commerce

15-18 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –HOME EXPO INDIA 2012- INDIA EXPO CENTRE & MART, GRETER NOIDA EXPRESSWAY, NCR DELHI, INDIA

Keeping in view the international trends of segmented shows, in addition to the above shows, EPCH is now organizing a premium EXPO titled ‘Home Expo India 2012’ for highlighting segmented sectors of business to facilitate buyers to source their requirements without losing time and resources. The first ‘Home Expo India 2012’ will comprise three segmented shows to be held simultaneously from 15 – 18 April 2012:-

Houseware and Decorative under the title ‘Indian Houseware & Decorative Show (IHDS)’

Furnishing, Floorings and Textiles under the title ‘Indian Furnishings, Flooring &

TextilesShow (IFFTEX)’

Furniture and Accessories under the title ‘Indian Furniture & Accessories Show (IFAS)’

‘Home Expo India 2012’ will be the first of its kind participated by around 600 leading manufacturers and exporters providing excellent platform for sourcing by importers, wholesalers, distributors, retail chains and specialty stores.   The Expo will present the finest artistic Indian Craftsmanship in perfect harmony with modern designs, contemporary colours and new product range.

Tel: 91-11-26135256

Email: homeexpo@epch.com  

Fax: 91-11-26135518 & 19

Web: www.epch.in

18-22 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –LIFESTYLE VIETNAM- HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

LifeStyle Vietnam is organized annually in April in Ho Chi Minh City. After the success of LifeStyle Vietnam 2010 and 2011, Lifestyle Vietnam 2012 will be consequently held in HCM city from 18-21 April 2012 with the expansion to 1,200 booths of outstanding Vietnamese and oversea exhibitors in the region.

This is a trade-only exhibition offering international buyers a one-stop showcase from the most reliable suppliers – both mass production and high-end segment in Vietnam and in the region.

One of the major themes of LifeStyle Vietnam 2012 will be:  “Going Green”. We will showcase new eco-friendly designs that were developed by a group of international designers from different countries, using locally available materials.

For any complementary or specific information, please visit our website: http://www.lifestyle-vietnam.com, or contact us by email at thaont@vietcraft.org.vn or telephone us at +84 4 3936 9284, ext. 14.

22-25 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –6^TH ANNUAL GERMAN – AFRICAN ENERGY FORUM- HAMBURG AND HANOVER, GERMANY

Please find attached the date saver to the 6^th annual German-African Energy Forum that will take place from April 22^nd to 25^th, 2012, in Hamburg and Hannover.

4-7 MAY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –TEA FAIR – BRUSSELS BELGIUM

The event is a unique opportunity for South african tea professionals to discover the european tea market, which is in great expansion, and to target the european public (representing nearly half a billion people).

The company is also looking for a local company or individual who could do the work of getting in contact with south african tea professionals and sell them a stand at this fair. This sales representative would of course receive a financial compensation from us in relation to the number of square meters sold.  For more information contact Caroline Boucquey

BELGIUM - EUROPE

Mobile: +32(0)474.78.06.32
Office: +32(0) 2.325.53.69
Mail: caroline@teaworld.me
Website: www.teaworld.me

Skype: carolineteaworld

27 June – 3 July 2012: INTERNATIONAL –ZAMBIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR – ZIMBABWE

Zambia International Trade Fair will be holding yet another trade fair in 2012 under the theme: “CREATING SYNERGIES BEYOND BORDERS”. The 2012 Zambia International Trade Fair will be held starting from 27^th June and end on 3^rd July 2012. This year’s fair saw an increase in the number of both local and International exhibitors.

Local exhibitors increased from last year’s 629 to 650 and international exhibitors increased from 87 recorded last year to 98 firms.  The increase in the International exhibitors was generally due to the participation of Nigerian Export Promotion Council of Nigeria and ZimTrade of Zimbabwe. Locally we had a number of new entrants who added much value to this event.  Equally, there was an increase in the number of visitors from 83,000 recorded in 2010 to 85,000.

Anthony Tumeo Chanda

Marketing Executive

Zambia International Trade Fair

Phone No. 212 651515/+260 966 651 514

Fax no. 212 651704

Website: www.zitf.org.zm

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TRADE FAIRS, CONFERENCES & TRADE MISSIONS

15 – 19 FEBRUARY 2012: SA DTI NATIONAL PAVILION AT GULF FOOD 2012

The dti will be participating at Gulf Food 2012 in the form of National Pavilion.  The event is scheduled to take place from 15 - 19 February 2012 in Dubai, U.A.E.  For the invitation from the DTI, application form and guidelines please contact Ms Neo Kwadi, Export Promotion: Trade & Investment SA, Department of Trade and Industry, Tel:+27 12 394 1026, Fax:+27 12 394 2026/0114, Email:nkwadi@thedti.gov.za, The closing date for complete applications is 15 August 2011.

26 – 30 FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND TUBE 2012 – DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

MARKET YOUR PRODUCTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL WIRE AND TUBE 2012, DUSSELDORF, GERMANY

Assistance is provided to qualifying South African exporters to introduce South African products into foreign markets, in a cost effective manner.

The dti extends an invitation to your firm to apply for participation in the International Wire and Tube 2012 exhibition scheduled to take place from 26 - 30 March 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Companies that are proven and innovative leaders in producing wire and tube and components and machinery for the mining, manufacturing and engineering sectors are welcomed to apply. The dti requires that you research your export market, are export ready, a registered exporter, up to date with your taxes and have a world-class product to sell.

The dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:
Air travel assistance to a maximum of R13,000;
Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000;
Freight forwarding of display material; and
Exhibition space and booth rental costs.

This exhibition website is www.tube.de and www.wire.de   and this event will focus on:
Tube Components for Mining and Manufacturing Industries;
Manufacturing; and
Engineering sector

Interested firms, requiring application forms, are invited to contact Mr Victor Makhele on telephone: (012) 394-1034 or Mr Mayanda Kondile (012) 394 1616 or on e-mail: vmakhele@thedti.gov.za and mkondile@thedti.go.za Application Forms and Guidelines can also be downloaded from the dti web site at www.thedti.gov.za

18 - 21 FEBRUARY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –33^rd INDIAN HANDICRAFTS & GIFTS FAIR – INDIA EXPO CENTRE & MART, GREATER NOIDA EXPRESSWAY, DELHI NCR

Please see two documents attached in regards to Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair

Registration form is available on the website:  www.epch.in

13 MARCH 2012: SOUTH AFRICA –TOMORROW’S LEADERS CONVENTION – SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG

Hosted annually by Leadership magazine the prestigious Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention attracts dynamic leaders who have already achieved unusual success in their careers and who are earmarked to head their companies and organisation in the future.

The convention is a unique opportunity to debate pressing leadership issues and provides a vital networking platform for the country’s emerging leadership talent.

During the morning plenary session today’s leaders and top thinkers in the world of leadership address the leaders of tomorrow on a range of issues. This is followed by an afternoon of sector-related breakaway sessions where future trends and issues are discussed. These discussions are then summarised and documented in a book called The Corporate Blueprint for South Africa which is used as a planning reference by various sectors. 

Tomorrow's Leaders 2012, the fifth anniversary of the convention, brings with it a new and exciting dynamic – the inclusion of upcoming executives who are proving to be leaders as well as recent graduates who are stepping into the business world for the first time. The aim is to create an ethos of mentorship both within the participating organisations and within the Tomorrow’s Leaders Fellowship.

Dylan James, Convention Director

021 681 7000 / info@tomorrowsleaders.co.za

Or visit our website: www.tomorrowsleaders.co.za

19-20 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –3^rd AFRICA PORTS, LOGISTICSAND SUPPLY CHAIN CONFERENCE & EXPO 2012- ACCRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE IN ACCRA, GHANA

The Africa Ports, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference is the premier networking and content driven event putting the spotlight on the challenges and innovative solutions facing the operators and users of Africa’s ports and terminals and its transportation corridors. The pronounced pick-up in Africa's economic growth in recent years has attracted the world's attention to Africa.

Jose Carpio

Marketing Manager

Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Connecting Industry Professionals Worldwide
(Tel:  +65 6391 2555 (DID)

(Fax:  +65 6392 3592

* Email:  jose@magenta-global.com.sg
Website:  www.magenta-global.com.sg

22-24 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –INDIA ENGINEERING SOURCING SHOW 2012(IESS)- MUMBAI, INDIA

More details can be viewed online at http://www.eepcindia.org/eventattach/IESS-India-2012.pdf

Keeping in view the growing trade opportunities between India and South Africa, members are cordially invite you to bring a Business Delegation from your country to India.

IESS will be essentially a partnership event and shall focus on collaborative opportunities in “technology hub” value chain for manufacturing industry, from SME to large scale organizations.

• This will be a unique opportunity for International companies who are looking to enter the Indian markets. The event will have opportunities for cooperation in:
• Trade / Import / Export Opportunities
• Technology Transfer opportunities
• Business alliances for joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
• Inward / outward  Investment Opportunities  
• Business Development with  major Government buyers such as Telecom, Defence, Power,
• Infrastructure and Railways.

We will be supporting your Business Delegation by arranging business matchmaking activities and also provide avenues for conducting Business / Investment promotion seminars for your country.

We do hope that you will consider our request favourably and we could appreciate your confirmations at the earliest.

R. Maitra

Executive Director

EEPC INDIA

(Sponsored by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)

Vandhna Building (4th Floor), 11, Tolstoy Marg

New Delhi 110001, India

Phone: 91-11-23354254 (D)/23711124/25; Fax: 91-11-23310920

Email: iess@eepcindia.net, gmajumdar@eepcindia.net; Web: www.eepcindia.org

28 – 30 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –SRI LANKA EXPO, SRI LANKA

Invitation to Participate in Sri Lanka Expo 28 - 31 March 2012  - Good Packages Offered by Sri Lanka Development Board

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is organising the Sri Lanka Expo 2012, a mega trade, investment and tourism promotion initiative at the BMICH Colombo from 28^th to 31^st March 2012.  The objective is to position Sri Lanka as a trade, investment and tourism destination and to promote Sri Lanka’s production facilities.

This Expo is a unique combination of exhibition, symposia, networking and factory visits.   Around 300 Sri Lankan exhibitors will participate including all the leading exporters.  

The main product areas to be displayed will include Tea, Apparel, Rubber and Rubber Based products, ICT / BPO, Food and beverages, spices,, fish, boat building and professional services. 

The Export Development Board is also offering  a very good package for interested buyers including 3 nights B&B and airport transfer and factory visits etc., - details can be obtained from www.srilankaexpo.com  

This is an ideal opportunity for South African businesspeople to forge new business relationships with Sri Lanka business people for mutual benefit.

For more information contact Nalika Kodikara

Second Secretary ( Commercial)

High Commission of Sri Lanka

Pretoria

T.012 346 6453

trade@srilanka.co.za

JET AIRWAYS FARE

FOR THE South Africa Trade/Investment Mission to Sri Lanka to participate at the Sri Lank Expo 2012 – 28^th – 30^th March  (See attached document)

The Jet Airways airfare will be R3500 Johannesburg via Mumbai to Colombo and return for exhibitors or attendees to travel in March 2012. The Taxes ex Johannesburg is approximately R2555 at this stage which has to be added onto the airfare– this fluctuates and will differ at the time of payment. If we issue the tickets we charge a R228.00 service fee. Should the client or trade partner use a travel agent it will depend on their service fees charged to issue the ticket.

GSA: Rogers Aviation South Africa Pty Ltd

Tel. 011 856 4000 Call Centre in Johannesburg

Email. bets.combrink@rogers-aviation.co.za

29 - 30 MARCH 2012: INTERNATIONAL –ASIA PACIFIC CHAMBERS CONGRESS (APCC)- KUNSHAN, JIANGSU, CHINA

Hosted by China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC), the first Asia Pacific Chambers Congress aims at strengthening close links and cooperation among Asia Pacific business community, promoting economic recovery in the Asia Pacific region, discussing economic and trade issues in the Asia Pacific region and advancing regional economic and trade cooperation. It will provide an effective platform for chambers of commerce and business associations in the Asia Pacific region to cooperate and exchange ideas. With the theme of Exports to China, the APCC will discuss business opportunities for economic and trade growth in the Asia Pacific region in the context of China’s rapid economic development and its import expansion and economic and trade outlook in this region. We will also arrange a networking meeting for Chinese and foreign chambers to cooperate with each other and find their right partners. Government officials, representatives from commercial chambers, business associations, enterprises and trade experts are expected to attend the conference  

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Zhang Zhou at zhangzhou@ccoic.cn, +8610-82217867 (Phone) or Mr. Liu Shaobo at liushaobo@ccoic.cn, +8610-82217813 (Phone). We are looking forward to receiving you in the APCC.

Mr. Zhao Xiaodi

Secretary General

Secretariat of China Chamber of International Commerce

15-18 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –HOME EXPO INDIA 2012- INDIA EXPO CENTRE & MART, GRETER NOIDA EXPRESSWAY, NCR DELHI, INDIA

Keeping in view the international trends of segmented shows, in addition to the above shows, EPCH is now organizing a premium EXPO titled ‘Home Expo India 2012’ for highlighting segmented sectors of business to facilitate buyers to source their requirements without losing time and resources. The first ‘Home Expo India 2012’ will comprise three segmented shows to be held simultaneously from 15 – 18 April 2012:-

Houseware and Decorative under the title ‘Indian Houseware & Decorative Show (IHDS)’

Furnishing, Floorings and Textiles under the title ‘Indian Furnishings, Flooring &

TextilesShow (IFFTEX)’

Furniture and Accessories under the title ‘Indian Furniture & Accessories Show (IFAS)’

‘Home Expo India 2012’ will be the first of its kind participated by around 600 leading manufacturers and exporters providing excellent platform for sourcing by importers, wholesalers, distributors, retail chains and specialty stores.   The Expo will present the finest artistic Indian Craftsmanship in perfect harmony with modern designs, contemporary colours and new product range.

Tel: 91-11-26135256

Email: homeexpo@epch.com  

Fax: 91-11-26135518 & 19

Web: www.epch.in

18-22 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –LIFESTYLE VIETNAM- HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

LifeStyle Vietnam is organized annually in April in Ho Chi Minh City. After the success of LifeStyle Vietnam 2010 and 2011, Lifestyle Vietnam 2012 will be consequently held in HCM city from 18-21 April 2012 with the expansion to 1,200 booths of outstanding Vietnamese and oversea exhibitors in the region.

This is a trade-only exhibition offering international buyers a one-stop showcase from the most reliable suppliers – both mass production and high-end segment in Vietnam and in the region.

One of the major themes of LifeStyle Vietnam 2012 will be:  “Going Green”. We will showcase new eco-friendly designs that were developed by a group of international designers from different countries, using locally available materials.

For any complementary or specific information, please visit our website: http://www.lifestyle-vietnam.com, or contact us by email at thaont@vietcraft.org.vn or telephone us at +84 4 3936 9284, ext. 14.

22-25 APRIL 2012: INTERNATIONAL –6^TH ANNUAL GERMAN – AFRICAN ENERGY FORUM- HAMBURG AND HANOVER, GERMANY

Please find attached the date saver to the 6^th annual German-African Energy Forum that will take place from April 22^nd to 25^th, 2012, in Hamburg and Hannover.

4-7 MAY 2012: INTERNATIONAL –TEA FAIR – BRUSSELS BELGIUM

The event is a unique opportunity for South african tea professionals to discover the european tea market, which is in great expansion, and to target the european public (representing nearly half a billion people).

The company is also looking for a local company or individual who could do the work of getting in contact with south african tea professionals and sell them a stand at this fair. This sales representative would of course receive a financial compensation from us in relation to the number of square meters sold.  For more information contact Caroline Boucquey

BELGIUM - EUROPE

Mobile: +32(0)474.78.06.32
Office: +32(0) 2.325.53.69
Mail: caroline@teaworld.me
Website: www.teaworld.me

Skype: carolineteaworld

27 June – 3 July 2012: INTERNATIONAL –ZAMBIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR – ZIMBABWE

Zambia International Trade Fair will be holding yet another trade fair in 2012 under the theme: “CREATING SYNERGIES BEYOND BORDERS”. The 2012 Zambia International Trade Fair will be held starting from 27^th June and end on 3^rd July 2012. This year’s fair saw an increase in the number of both local and International exhibitors.

Local exhibitors increased from last year’s 629 to 650 and international exhibitors increased from 87 recorded last year to 98 firms.  The increase in the International exhibitors was generally due to the participation of Nigerian Export Promotion Council of Nigeria and ZimTrade of Zimbabwe. Locally we had a number of new entrants who added much value to this event.  Equally, there was an increase in the number of visitors from 83,000 recorded in 2010 to 85,000.

Anthony Tumeo Chanda

Marketing Executive

Zambia International Trade Fair

Phone No. 212 651515/+260 966 651 514

Fax no. 212 651704

Website: www.zitf.org.zm

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