Hong Kong-Thailand MOU to Expand Trade Promotion
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| HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau (right) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thai Department of International Trade Promotion Director-General Srirat Rastapana |
26 February 2013 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce (DITP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote economic growth, encourage business development, enhance trade information activities and strengthen the economic partnership between Hong Kong and Thailand.
“Under the MOU, the HKTDC and DITP have set up a strategic alliance through the exchange of trade information, the implementation of trade-promotion activities and the organising of professional training and exchange programmes,” said HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau.
The agreement seeks to boost the Thai export of decorative arts and crafts, houseware, furniture, toys, gems and jewellery, garment, food and beverage, pet supplies, cosmetics and personal care products, gifts and premiums, spa products, electronics, and printing and packaging products.
Thai Traders Look to Hong Kong
“We are not surprised to see that, in 2012 alone, more than 430 Thai companies participated in HKTDC fairs, particularly the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the Gifts & Premium Fair, the world’s largest, and the Houseware Fair, Asia’s biggest,” said Srirat Rastapana, Director-General of DITP. “In 2012, about 6,000 Thai trade buyers visited HKTDC fairs for sourcing and business networking.”
“We also look forward to seeing more Thai importers and distributors using our trading platform to tap business opportunities,” said Mr Chau. “In 2012, HKTDC trade fairs attracted more than 31,000 international exhibitors, who showcased their products and services to some 630,000 trade buyers from around the world.”
Growing Trade Ties
Trade between Hong Kong and Thailand has grown 39 per cent over the last three years, totalling US$14.7 billion in 2012. Thailand was Hong Kong’s ninth-largest trade partner in 2012. Total Hong Kong exports to Thailand were valued at US$5.4 billion. Hong Kong imported US$9.3 billion worth of goods from Thailand last year.
Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz
Tel: (852) 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
About the HKTDC
A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers . With more than 40 global offices, including 11 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com.
