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HKTDC International Sourcing Show run with new EXHIBITION+ model draws to a successful close

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HONG KONG, Jul 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the International Sourcing Show physical fair, run with the new EXHIBITION+ (EPLUS) model, drew to a successful close on 15 July. Over 20,000 industry buyers attended the physical event and browsed products online. The event facilitated more than 5,000 business meetings, connecting exhibitors with global buyers both online and offline.The International Sourcing Show drew to a successful close on 15 July. A large number of industry players were attracted to join the physical fairs.The physical fairs were held in the form of display showcases, presenting products from seven trade fairs with more than 1,730 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.The International Sourcing Show ran with the brand-new online exhibition model EXHIBITION+, facilitating more than 5,000 business meetings online and offline, connecting exhibitors with global buyers.The International Sourcing Show attracted more than 1,730 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions, presenting in excess of 83,000 products. The show gathered seven trade fairs under one umbrella, including the HKTDC Hong Ko...

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HKTDC launches brand-new exhibition model EXHIBITION+

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HONG KONG, Jun 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - International trade fairs and sourcing modes have seen dramatic changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the organisers of many physical exhibitions and seminars taking a new digitised or hybrid path. To assist enterprises in adapting to the new normal, and help them stay closely connected to international buyers, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is launching the brand-new hybrid exhibition model EXHIBITION+ to strengthen its exhibition platform. Meanwhile, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show runs from 5 to 8 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Exhibitors and buyers at the event will be among the first to enjoy the smart business-matching platform, Click2Match, to actively assist them in seizing business opportunities.HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Sophia Chong introduced the newly launched exhibition model EXHIBITION+ at a press briefing today, while Zuri Jewelry Company Ltd Director Victor Yiu (L) and Chit Tat Clock & Watch Co Ltd General Manager Philip Lau (R) shared their successful experiences using the Click2Match platform.The physical HKTDC International S...

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HKTDC: 93% of international buyers used online sourcing platforms during pandemic

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HONG KONG, Apr 20, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to global sourcing patterns. According to a new survey commissioned by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Research, the vast majority of international buyers (93%) have used online sourcing platforms since the pandemic began, with more than 85% attending virtual fairs to meet their sourcing needs. However, most buyers surveyed said they would prefer to source via physical fairs (63%) or hybrid fairs (59%) once travel restrictions are lifted.HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan said physical fairs and hybrid fairs are the future as the two formats can complement each other.HKTDC's Irina Fan - hybrid and physical fairs are complementaryCommenting on the findings of the survey, HKTDC Director of Research Irina Fan said: "The survey reflects that more buyers have been choosing to purchase online due to the pandemic. However, this makes it difficult to perform tasks such as product examination and evaluation as well as supplier authentication. We believe that physical fairs and hybrid fairs are the future, with the two complementing each other."The HKTDC commissi...

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HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show | Physical + Online concludes, attracting some 9,500 buyers

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HONG KONG, Dec 13, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show | Physical + Online came to a successful conclusion on 10 December. The physical show (1-3 December) and online show (6-10 December) welcomed some 9,500 buyers to visit in person or browse through a huge array of products online, while more than 3,100 business meetings were arranged during the show.The HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show | Physical + Online came to a successful close on 10 December. The three-day physical show attracted industry players to source from a huge array of products and conduct business discussions in person.Lively discussions took place between buyers and suppliers at networking sessions held during the physical show.More than 580 exhibitors from nine countries and regions participated the show to display the latest toys, baby products, gifts and premium, houseware, optical products, wine and spirits. Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: "The hybrid format is a trend that's here to stay. We are glad to see that the Lifestyle Sourcing Show has proved so effective in helping SMEs crea...

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HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show opens next Wednesday

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HONG KONG, Nov 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With global sourcing become increasingly digitalised in the wake of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging the HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show | Physical + Online, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model and overcome challenges resulting from the current business environment. The show will gather more than 580 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, showcasing the latest toys, baby products, gifts and premium, houseware, optical products and wine & spirits. The physical show takes place from 1 to 3 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). After joining the physical show, buyers and suppliers can engage through a dedicated online exhibition platform that will run from 6 to 10 December.The HKTDC is staging the HKTDC Lifestyle Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats that will showcase the latest toys, baby products, gifts and premium, houseware, optical products and wines.The Lifestyle Sourcing Show will highlight a broad range of quality lifestyle prod...

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Global awards honour hktdc.com Sourcing

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HONG KONG, May 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council's (HKTDC) hktdc.com Sourcing online trading platform has demonstrated solid performance since being upgraded in October last year to more efficiently connect global buyers and suppliers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The upgraded platform uses machine-learning and image-recognition technologies to enhance business-matching efficiency and provide a more personalised smart-sourcing experience. The enhancement helped boost platform traffic and enquiries, which grew 15% and 26% respectively in the 2020/21 financial year ending March. The platform has also garnered multiple internationally acclaimed awards.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau (centre) said the HKTDC will continue to upgrade digital services to help local companies tap online marketing opportunities in the pandemic-induced new normal.The upgraded hktdc.com Sourcing platform is honoured by 13 international awards.Commenting on these achievements, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said COVID-19 had prompted companies around the world to accelerate digitalisation and on...

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HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE attracts 23,000 buyers

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HONG KONG, Apr 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The HKTDC International Sourcing Show is the first online-and-offline trade exhibition organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The online section of the show, the HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE, which opened on 17 March, featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, attracting some 23,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions. The show drew buyers from Hong Kong and around the world, including India, Indonesia, Japan, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.The HKTDC International Sourcing Show | ONLINE featured more than 1,400 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and 19 pavilions, attracting some 23,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions to source online.More than 7,000 video meetings were conducted during the online fair, allowing buyers and exhibitors to make business deals amid the pandemic.A series of webinars was hosted during the online fair, including "International Sourcing Outlook", "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions" and "Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business"...

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HKTDC International Sourcing Show: O2O strategies vital for businesses during pandemic

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HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The ability to harness big data and leverage e-commerce opportunities has become key to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to make breakthroughs under the new normal. To help SMEs adapt to the changing landscape and adopt online-to-offline/offline-to-online (O2O) strategies, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has launched the "Let's Go Phygital: Power Up for the New Normal" seminar series with the support of AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The first round of webinars was held as part of the HKTDC International Sourcing Show with sessions including "International Sourcing Outlook", "Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions" and "Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business". Speakers used insights derived from big data and e-commerce solutions to identify some of the paths to business success in 2021.At the Plenary Session of the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, industry leaders shared on the latest market trends at a webinar titled "International Sourcing Outlook". Speakers included (L-R) Benson Ng, Hong Kong Business Consulting Leader a...

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HKTDC International Sourcing Show opens tomorrow

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HONG KONG, Mar 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - As global sourcing becomes increasingly digitalised in the wake of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March) and will enable buyers and suppliers to engage through a dedicated online exhibition platform that also features business matching and video conferencing tools. Once the pandemic situation eases, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.In response to the pandemic's impact on trade exhibitions globally, the HKTDC is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show that will be held in both online and physical formats. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March). At an online media briefing held today to introduce the event, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau gave an overview of the show's highlights.As the pandemic continues to keep people apart, th...

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HKTDC initiatives enhance digital experience for SMEs

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HONG KONG, Nov 12, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has upgraded its hktdc.com Sourcing platform in the run-up to the HKTDC Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE virtual exhibition, helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capture global business opportunities and adapt to digital sourcing models in the post-pandemic new normal.Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said the HKTDC has launched various initiatives, including the revamped hktdc.com Sourcing platform and its HKTDC Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE (ASWO) virtual fair, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adapt to digital-sourcing models in the post-pandemic new normal and assist them in capturing global business opportunities.Autumn Sourcing Week | ONLINE, which opens next Monday (16 November), welcomes 2,600 exhibitors from 33 countries, including 37 pavilions. It offers a one-stop online sourcing platform for buyers and suppliers to continue to explore more business opportunities across 11 industries including electronics, houseware, lighting, outdoor lighting, eco tech, gifts and premiums, toys, baby products, stationery, ...