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Date: 08/11/2010 Duration: 08 - 12 November 2010 Location: Hong Kong & Taipei
No. of Places Remaining:
Contact: Alan Durham -Director, International Trade Tel: 024 76 654293 Email: aland@cw-chamber.co.uk
Companies are invited to join a market visit to Hong Kong and Taipei led on behalf of the West Midlands by Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
Benefits of the Visit:
· Comprehensive briefing prior to departure and also on the first day of the visit in Hong Kong and Taipei.
· Online visit brochure featuring all participants circulated widely in both markets.
· Excellent networking opportunities through support of the British Consulate-General and the British Trade and Cultural Office in Taipei.
· New contacts and shared intelligence within the market visit group
· ERDF support of £1000 to eligible companies.
· Support of an International Trade Adviser pre and post visit
· Access to market research and assistance with the location of agents and distributors (via the OMIS programme)
· Fully flexible with delegates free to arrange own programme subject to attending briefings in both markets.
· Services of an experienced market visit manager during the visit
Opportunities in Hong Kong:
Hong Kong and the UK are close trading partners. UK exports of goods to Hong Kong in 2008 amounted to £3.5 billion, making it the UK's 16th largest export market. As well as being a major market on its own right, Hong Kong serves as a trading gateway to mainland China.
Hong Kong, although geographically small, has for many years been one of the world’s most dynamic economies. It is by far the wealthiest city in China, with the advantage of enormous expertise on China trade, matched by extensive investment and business ties to the mainland.
Hong Kong is a dynamic and accessible market, with no barriers to market entry. A diverse network of British businesses able to provide support and services to new entrants has long been established. UK companies sell a very wide range of goods and services to Hong Kong. Target sectors include ICT & software, construction, transport technology, quality consumer goods, environmental technology, healthcare & medical technology, specialist business services & consultancy, including design/creative services.
Taiwan:
UK export of goods to Taiwan in 2009 were £750m. But UK export of services to Taiwan in 2008 (latest figures available to UKTI) were £694m. The UK is highly visible in the Taiwanese domestic market. Taiwan’s natural trading partners are its neighbours in north east Asia, and it can be a good stepping stone to the larger and more complex China market. Taiwan has a strong trading and investment relationship with the West, and is keen to diversify and build on its European links.
OMIS Service:
To make the best use of your visit, it is essential that you prepare for your visit by identifying and contacting potential business partners before you arrive. The British Consulate General can undertake specific, targeted research on your behalf as part of our Overseas Market Introduction Service. They can provide fully verified lists of business contacts, with background information, and assist you in arranging meetings. The cost will be agreed in advance of the work. For more information please contact you local International trade team.
Eligibility:
Small and Medium sized enterprises will be eligible to join the market visit providing it is part of an agreed export strategy. Grant eligibility is subject to ERDF approval via your local international trade team.Companies should contact their local International Trade Adviser to arrange the commissioning of any pre visit information required.
Travel & Costs:
Delegates are free to make their own travel arrangements or extend their visit, however the approved travel agency for this visit is Travel Management Group, Leamington Spa Tel 01926 458025 E-mail simon.johnson@tmguk.com who will be happy to assist with all or part of your programme. An indicative cost at 11/06/10 based on return international flights from Birmingham / Hong Kong via Dubai, Hotel Accommodation in both markets, return flights Hong Kong – Taipei.
An ERDF grant of £1000.00 available to eligible companies
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