China International Import Expo 2018

16 November 2018 - As part of the Working-in-Partnership (WIP) programme, the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) led a contingent of 23 companies to participate in the China International Import Expo 2018 (CIIE) housed under the Singapore Pavilion from 5 to 10 November 2018. 

The CIIE 2018 was initiated by the President of China, President Xi Jinping as part of China’s efforts to open up trade and develop an open and inclusive economy in China. More than 2600 exhibitors participated in this inaugural B2B trade fair which attracted more than 170,000 visitors.

The booths at the Singapore Pavilion attracted a huge crowd to purchase the Singapore products that were showcased.

During the event, the Singapore flag flew high as many Singapore companies worked side by side to showcase Singapore products and pitch their product lines to the Chinese market.  Through the WIP programme, buyers can consolidate their orders in one shipment, making it more attractive to buyers in China and benefitting the 23 local companies who participated with us under this programme.  Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Dr Koh Poh Koon was also present to lend his support to our Singapore exhibitors.

Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Dr Koh Poh Koon visited the booths that were housed under the Singapore Pavilion at the CIIE 2018.

The SMF participates in many overseas trade shows to help the Singapore companies reach out and step in to the overseas markets. To find out more about the upcoming trade shows that the SMF is participating, visit www.smfederation.org.sg for more details.

SMF President, Mr Douglas Foo met with the 23 companies under the WIP programme.