PH Participates in December 2017 Trade and Investment Fairs in HK
Philippine Consulate General representatives Attaché Rosanna M. Sumala and Interpreter Ms. Olive Chung-Yu, entertains prospective Hong Kong and international entrepreneurs interested to do business in the Philippines at the Philippine booth at SmartBiz 2017 Expo fairs organized by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
19 December 2017 HONG KONG — The Philippine Consulate General participated in three trade and investment fairs organized by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC), to promote investment opportunities in the country at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from December 06 to 08.
Consulate representatives also distributed information kits provided by the Board of Investments (BOI) on doing business in the Philippines at the inaugural SmartBiz Expo 2017, in line with its mission of promoting the best of the country.
This year’s SmartBiz Expo featured more than 500 exhibitors from 43 countries and regions. The expo aimed to enhance SMEs' competitiveness and encourage them to explore technology and innovations.
During one of the Expo talk sessions, Presidential Adviser on Investments, Atty. Antonio A. Cablitas, shared his insights on the growing business opportunities in the Philippines and enticed more foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the Philippines.
Back-to-back with the SmartBiz Expo was the Hong Kong International Franchising Show, which gathered more than 130 exhibitors promoting local and foreign franchise opportunities, as well as consulting and supporting services.
Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) promoted franchising opportunities for well-known brands such as Jollibee, Max’s Restaurant, Potato Corner, Bench, Crystal Clear water and Mr. Quickie. PFA was represented by Ms. Jen Infante, Membership Officer, and Ms. Ivy Buenaventura, Graphic/Web Designer, during the expo.
To note, Jollibee and Potato Corner are fast growing franchises in Hong Kong.
On 7-8 December 2017, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) – led by Atty. Maria Teresa Trinidad of Mutia, and Trinidad Law partners – represented the Philippines at the BIP Asia Forum 2017, where IP professionals and business leaders from all over the world discussed the latest industry developments, and to explore business collaboration opportunities. END
Philippine Consulate General’s Acting Head of Post Roderico C. Atienza and Vice Consul Fatima G. Quintin visit the Philippine Franchise Association’s booth at the Hong Kong International Franchising Show held at the HKCEC. Ms. Jen Infante (in beige coat) of Philippine Franchise Association’s Membership Office represented the association at the Show.
From left: Attaché Rosanna M. Sumala; Vice Consul Fatima G. Quintin; Presidential Adviser on Investments Atty. Antonio A. Cablitas; Ms. Winsome Chan, Senior Manager for Belt and Road & External Relations of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC); HKTDC-Philippine Consultant Ms. Maribeth M. Barros; Ms. Vivian Chan, Manager, HKTDC Belt and Road & External Relations Department; and Ms. Vivienne Chee, Director, HKTDC-Singapore, pose in front of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) booth at the BIP Asia Forum 2017 held at the HKCEC.
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