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The DITP, the Charoen Pokphand Group and Loxley, acting as regional advisors, have joined forces to support Thai SMEs expand their product distribution channel in six big cities in China, Commerce Vice Minister Winichai Chaemchaeng said at the launch of the Tai Le Gou project on June 7.
Under this project, the regional advisors will select potential products in several categories such as agriculture, processed agricultural products, health and beauty, and food, and distribute these products through their stores in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Shantou and Guangzhou, where there is a high demand for Thai products.
“The Tai Le Gou project will run from now until the end of February 2018. We expect it will help boost the export value of Thai products to China and make the products get greater acceptance among Chinese consumers,” DITP General-Director Malee Choklumlerd said.
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Thailand’s electrical and electronics exports grew by 7% in the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period of the previous year, the Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications and Allied Industries Club reported on June 20.
Major export products include home appliances and IT products while the key export markets are the US, ASEAN countries, the EU, Japan and China.
“Thailand’s products are well recognized across the globe and we continue to offer innovative products to the world,” DITP General-Director Malee Choklumlerd said.
The DITP and partners will host the Bangkok RHVAC and Bangkok E&E shows from September 7 to 10 at BITEC, Bang Na, Bangkok to showcase the latest technology trends in these sectors. DITP aims to bring around 1,000 exhibition booths and attract over 10,000 visitors to the fairs.Issue 66
Health conscious consumers around the world, especially in the US, are keen to purchase food and non-food products that are environmental-friendly and help enhance their quality of life, DITP General-Director Malee Choklumlerd said on May 19.
“Consumers prefer products with natural ingredients, an environmental-friendly production process and are good for their health. Businesses must show how they care about society and the environment to encourage consumers to buy products and services,” she said.
For health conscious consumers, potential food products include protein from insects and grain, protein extract/synthetic protein, and ready-to-eat food with high protein. Non-food products include latex pillows and mattresses, coconut fibre mattresses, natural wood furniture and decorative items, clothes and other personal care products made from natural ingredients.
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THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2017 generated US$305.84 million (10,386 million baht) and attracted more than 150,000 visitors, said DITP General-Director Malee Choklumlerd on June 16.
The event was held from May 31 to June 4 at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.
Choklumlerd added that a business matching activity on the Thaitrade.com website also drew 225 sellers and 73 buyers from 29 countries, resulting in trade value of over US$1.6 million (55 million baht). The most popular product categories were snacks, beverages, seasoning and processed food.
THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2018 will be organised from May 29 to June 2, 2018 at IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. For updates on THAIFEX, please visit: www.ditp.go.th and www.thaitradefair.com.
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The DITP hosted a seminar entitled Jewelry Matters: Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Design and Marketing Conference 2017 on May 22 to present fashion jewelry trends in 2017-2018.
Thai and foreign experts were invited to share their knowledge on strategies for branding and penetrating new target jewelry markets such as metro men, spiritual power and other lifestyle products to participants.
At the event, the DITP invited interested companies to reserve a stand at the 60th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF), which will take place from September 6 to 10 at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok.
For more information about BGJF, contact DITP at 该Email地址已收到反垃圾邮件插件保护。要显示它您需要在浏览器中启用JavaScript。 or visit www.bkkgems.com.
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