Asia Pacific Invest with Confidence, Benefit from Diversity

The Investment Mart 2003, an investment promotion exhibition organized by the Thailand Board of Investment, is being held for the fourth time after Korea (1999), the People's Republic of China (2001), and Russia (2002). The trade event features an exhibition area of 30,000 sq metres with approximately 900 booths.

The objectives of the APEC Investment Mart 2003 are to:

• Showcase the economic potential of APEC economies

 

• Explore the industrial technological advances of other APEC member economies

 

• Promote activities under the APEC cooperation framework, and present to the world the economic potential and investment opportunities of APEC economies in order to stimulate investment in the Asia Pacific region

 

• Further strengthen relations between member and non-member APEC economies thereby increasing opportunities for networking and industrial linkage between businessmen and investors

The expo provides an opportunity for industrial operators, inventors and local product developers to showcase their capabilities and acquire new business opportunities by introducing attending local and international business entrepreneurs, government sectors and the general public of various organizations and products offered.

The mart also offers a forum for affiliated business agencies to meet and facilitates trade exchange and market expansion. The trade event also opens up new marketing channels for Thai manufacturers, ranging from small and medium community enterprises to large industries. It also encourages product development and raises product quality.

ZONE 1

APEC investment exhibition

A showcase to promote investment in APEC economies where each member economy will be presenting highlighted industries, investment atmosphere, and opportunities for business partners. Thailand as the host country will extend an exhibition space of 100 sq metres on a complementary basis to participating APEC Member Economies. Prizes will be awarded to the booth with the best decoration.

ZONE 2 (Hall 5)

Industrial linkage and SMEs showcase

A competence display of local producers from various industries and Thai small and medium enterprises with emphasis on technology presentation including 'buyer-meet-seller' trade networking activities to promote linkage between suppliers and producing industry.

ZONE 3

Investors consulting centre (ICC)

Featuring consulting services for investors and businessmen interested in conducting business in APEC Member Economies with expert advice from government officials from related organizations including information on governmental support.

ZONE 4

Thai goods fair and products from community enterprises

A trade fair on Thai goods and services from local producers and community enterprises featuring offerings from the following sectors - agriculture, fashion, automotive, electronics, service, and community enterprises.

Investment seminars

Individual APEC Economies Investment Seminar

Investment Advisory and Matchmaking Service

Business Networking

Cultural shows

Featuring Thai cultural shows and the "Colours of APEC" - cultural performances from each of the members of APEC

October 16 - 21, 2003, 10.00 - 20.00 hrs

At the Impact Exhibition and Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Contact information:

E-mail: aimbkk@boi.go.th