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Trade Shows in Vietnam 2020: The Ultimate Guide

Posted on March 9, 2020December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — Leave a comment

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Finding the best suppliers in Vietnam can be quite challenging. At least when sourcing products online. Instead, you might want to consider one of several trade shows, held yearly in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi.

In this article, you’ll get a complete overview of the largest trade shows in Vietnam, covering the following categories:

Apparel, Textiles & Accessories
Furniture, Home decor & Handicrafts
Electronics
Food & Agriculture
Print & Packaging
Construction & Industrial

In addition, we also cover visa requirements, invitation letters and transportation options.
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Apparel & Textiles

VTG Textile & Garment

The Vietnam International Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City between November 25-28, 2020.

The event is organized by the Vietnam International Trade Fair & Advertising Joint Stock Company in partnership with Yorkers Trade & Marketing Services Co., Ltd.

It is a popular event that is attended by more than 10,000 people and around 400 exhibitors every year.

You can find a wide range of products at this event that includes:

Textile machinery
Apparel machinery
Fibers
Filaments
Fabrics
Apparel accessories

You can also find exhibitors from all around the world, especially manufacturers of winding machines, braiding machines, thread trimmer machines, etc.

You can meet manufacturers of modern textile and apparel machinery here instead of exploring actual textile products. If you are interested in machinery instead of textile or garments, this is an excellent event to attend.

If you are interested in the textile and garments instead of machinery, you can visit the sister exhibition that takes place at the same time and the same venue, the Vietnam International Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition.

Admission is allowed for only 16 years old or older.

Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, Tan Phu Ward, Dist.7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Continue reading Trade Shows in Vietnam 2020: The Ultimate Guide

Globalsources Electronics Show 2019: Highlights & Photos

Posted on April 22, 2019December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — Leave a comment

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A little over a week ago we attended the Globalsources electronics show at the Asia World Expo in Hong Kong. I had the honor to host a presentation and Q&A session covering electronics regulations in the United States and Europe. Unfortunately, there is no video recording available – but we have plenty of photos to share from the booths. Continue reading Globalsources Electronics Show 2019: Highlights & Photos

Electronics Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

Posted on December 5, 2017December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — Leave a comment

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Finding the right electronics manufacturer in China, or elsewhere in Asia, is complicated. You need to make sure that they got the right quality management systems in place, and that they can make products that comply with electronics safety standards in your country.

By attending a trade show, you can meet a large number of qualified electronics suppliers, under one roof. Thus, you can save weeks, perhaps even months, of work when looking for the right manufacturer.

In this guide, you get a complete overview of the top 2020 electronics trade shows, in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan (ROC), Vietnam and Singapore.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Electronics Fair

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair will take place on October 13-16, 2020, in Hong Kong.

Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council every year, it is one of the largest electronics fairs in Asia. The last event was attended by more than sixty thousand visitors, while more than 3,700 exhibitors also joined the show.

You can visit Hong Kong without a visa for a limited period in most cases as Hong Kong offers visa-free entry to 170 countries. You can check the complete list to check if your country is included.

You also have to pay HK$100 as admission fees to visit this fair while only 18 years or older participants are allowed to attend.

The fair is known for its Hall of Fame category, which is dedicated to the most eye-catching and trending products, and top brands.

You can find a wide range of products at this fair displayed by thousands of brands and tech companies under different product categories.

Some top product categories include:

3D Printing
Home Appliances
Audio Visual Products
Electronic Accessories
Office Equipment and Automation
Smart Tech
Virtual Reality, etc.

You can also visit the eletronicAsia 2020 trade fair at the same time which will take place on the same dates and same location.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Harbour Road Entrance)

Continue reading Electronics Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

Watches & Jewelry Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

Posted on November 27, 2017December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — Leave a comment

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There are thousands of watches, jewelry and accessories manufacturers in China, and other Asian countries. While you can start sourcing right now on Alibaba.com or Globalsources.com, many importers prefer to meet suppliers face to face, negotiate prices and check samples.

In this guide to watches and jewelry trade shows in Asia, you get a complete overview of the top events in 2020, in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan (ROC), Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

Hong Kong

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair

The Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair will take place on September 1-5, 2020 in Hong Kong.

In most cases, you can attend the fair without a visa as Hong Kong offers visa-free entry to the nationals of 170 countries for short-term visits.

Organizers of this fair include Hong Kong Trade Development and Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd.

The fair is one of the most acknowledged Watch and Clock Fairs in Asia. More than 800 exhibitors are expected to exhibit their products at the show this year. Around 20,000 buyers are also likely to visit the fair.

The products will be displayed in the following categories:

Watches and Clocks
Machinery & Equipment
OEM Smart Watches
Packaging, Parts & Components
Trade Services

The admission to the exhibition is free but only 18 years or older are allowed to attend the fair.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong Continue reading Watches & Jewelry Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

Clothing & Textiles Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

Posted on November 20, 2017December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — 2 Comments

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You can find hundreds of qualified suppliers, all under one roof, at one of Asia’s clothing and textiles trade shows. In this guide, you get a complete overview of the top trade shows this year in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan (ROC) and Vietnam.

For each clothing and textiles show, we also list the type of apparel, the venue location – and whether or not you need a visa.

Hong Kong S.A.R

HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week

The next edition of Asia’s leading fashion event, Hong Kong Fashion Week will take place in Hong Kong in July 25-28, 2020.

As Hong Kong offers visa-free entry for short-term visits to the nationals of 170 countries, you can most likely visit the Hong Kong Fashion Week without a visa (based on your nationality).

You can also check the list of countries for visa-free entry and the number of days allowed for each nationality here.

You can find clothing brands, manufacturers, and latest fashion apparel at the event by some of the top manufacturers mostly from Hong Kong and mainland China. Some top exhibitors at the event include:

Jacky Mannequin & Hanger Fty
Sun Kee Woollen Knitting Factory Ltd
C & V Fashion Design
Gorgeous Belts & Accessories
Junson (HK) Industrial Limited

In total, more than 1,000 companies are expected to display their products at the week-long event.

The products you can expect on display include:

Women Clothing
Men’s Wear
Footwear
Fabrics
Pullovers
Sweaters
Knitwear
Party Dresses
Casual Wear
Embroidery Work
Other Apparel Accessories

The Hong Kong Fashion Week is organized by the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) twice a year, every fall and winter. The entry is free, and only for 18 years old and above.

The fair is rated as the leading fashion event in Asia that attracted almost 15,000 buyers from more than 70 countries this year. The last event also attracted more than fifteen hundred exhibitors from 21 countries.

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Continue reading Clothing & Textiles Trade Shows in Asia 2020: A Complete Guide

The Importers Guide to Global Sources Trade Shows – By Meghla Bhardwaj

Posted on September 15, 2017December 26, 2023 by Fredrik Gronkvist — 2 Comments

Meghla Global Sources

Global Sources started as a media company more than four decades ago, and has now evolved into both a leading supplier directory (2nd largest after Alibaba) and trade show.

This combination makes Global Sources unique, as it acts a hub for both buyers and suppliers – both offline and online.

In this interview, with Meghla Bhardwaj, head of content marketing at Global Sources in Singapore, explains why startups and e-commerce businesses should use their directory – and attend the upcoming trade shows and conferences in Hong Kong.

1. Meghla, please tell us a bit about yourself and how you started working at Global Sources

I’ve been working at Global Sources for about 17 years. I started in the India office where I wrote sourcing-related articles for our magazines, and managed the freelancer network there.

Then I moved to the Philippines office in 2003, where I led a team in Manila and China producing the company’s research reports, China Sourcing Reports. This is when I started traveling to China, touring factories and meeting with suppliers there.

In 2006, I moved to China where all the action was. I lived in Shenzhen for 9 years, where I visited hundreds of factories, worked with suppliers and buyers, and got a good understanding of how the supply chain works, and the issues buyers face when sourcing from China.

More recently, I’ve been working with Amazon and online sellers, trying to understand their pain points, and helping determine how Global Sources can meet their specific needs.

I’ve been organizing Global Sources Summit, a conference for online sellers sourcing from China. The conference is held every April and October and s co-located with our trade shows in Hong Kong. Continue reading The Importers Guide to Global Sources Trade Shows – By Meghla Bhardwaj