2009 Beijing International Book Fair

Invitation to 2009 Beijing International Book Fair

2009 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) will be held at the China International Exhibition Centre from September 3 to September 7, 2009. The exhibition area will cover 35,000 square meters. Spain will take part in the fair as the Country of Honor.

As the organizer of BIBF, CNPIEC will invite the publishers form ASEAN to attend 2009BIBF. We will provide the ABPA a free stand for the first year attending BIBF. The booth number is 8A.H04 in Hall 8 at China International Exhibition Centre. The stand will be manned by the Deputy Secretary General Ms. Sonia A. Santiago during the whole duration of the book fair.

There are some issues I would like to remind you before you come to BIBF this year.

1. Application for Visa
Please fill the form 6-2 attached and send it back to us. Then we will
send you the invitation letter to apply Visa.

2. Reservation for Hotel
Please Check the link: http://www.bibf.net/uploadfile/2009BIBF-7-1.pdf
find the HOTEL RESERVATION FORMs at the last part of the file for the
hotels near the exhibition center, With this form, the hotels will give
you preferential price for the BIBF¡¯ exhibitor.

3. Shipping Ways
Because of the regulation of Chinese Customs, DHL, FEDEX or UPS could not
carry your books to the fair site. Since all the Logics companies could
not do the custom clearance. Then please refer to the instruction below:
Direct transport to Beijing by air mail
Consignee: China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation
Add: 16 Gongti E. Rd., Chaoyang District, Beijing
Liaison persons: Mr. Tang Helong Ms. Wei Ying
Tel£º+86 10 6592 2150 Fax£º+86 10 6508 6936
Exhibits should arrive at the Beijing Capital Airport no later than August 2, 2009
Case Marking: BIBF¡¯2009
Dest.: Beijing (September 03-07, 2009)
Exhibitor: ASEAN Book Publishers Association
Hall No.: Hall 8
Booth No.: 8A.H04
Case No.: xxx/xxx
Shipping documents delivery: Shipping documents must be faxed to the
consignee after exhibits have been delivered for shipping. A “Declaration
Form for Temporary Import Exhibits” (See attachment) should include with
the original shipping documents.
Charges for transportation handled by exhibitors
All exhibitors handling their own transportation will be charged US $70
for customs clearance for each batch of exhibit materials.
Transportation charges from the Beijing Airport to the booth:US$1.35/kg
(minimum charge of 70kg)

For assistance, contact:
Rong Rong
Beijing International Book Fair Management Office,
Room 803, 16 Gongti East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020, P.R. China
Tel: 0086 10 65866995
Fax: 0086 10 65089188
Email: rongr@bibf.net
Website: www.bibf.net

Exporting Effectively in the Current Economic Climate

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is pleased to present for the second year running, the iadvisory Seminar Series: Exporters’ Seminar. Themed “Exporting Effectively in the Current Economic Climate”, this year’s Exporters’ Seminar focuses on building up the exporting capabilities of firms and learning about the fundamentals to effective exporting.

For companies new to exporting, it is important to get the basics right especially during this economic downturn so as to be better positioned during the up-turn. Similarly, it is timely for experienced exporters to effectively structure your exporting business to fully capitalise on all opportunities available.

Fundamental export issues such as the following will be discussed in this seminar:
Getting Paid
Generating Cost Savings from an Efficient Supply Chain
Due Diligence for Exporters
Getting Help from the Government
Our speakers will also share exporting opportunities and practical tips for Singapore’s top export markets: Southeast Asia and China.

Be the first to hear about IE Singapore’s new Exporter Development Programme that will be launched at the seminar and understand how you can tap on the programme!

Date: 28 May 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 8.15am – 6.00pm
Venue: Grand Hyatt Singapore, Grand Ballroom (Level 2)
Fees (Include materials,1-to-1 business clinics, lunch and refreshments):
S$80 (General Public)
S$60 (ieConnect, SBF, ASME, SCCCI, SICCI, SICC, SMCCI, SMa, SPETA members)

For the speakers’ profiles, a full programme and registration details, please click here.

Calling all SBPA members to indicate interest in 2009 overseas fairs

Calling all SBPA members to kindly email Lim Li Kok, VP, SBPA, to indicate their interest in participating at (a) Bologna Children’s Book Fair (23-26 March 2009), (b) Beijing International Book Fair (3-7 September 2009) and (c) Frankfurt Book Fair (14-18 October 2009).

Please email Lim Li Kok by 10 January 2009.

“Taking my IP to China” 3rd China-Singapore IP Conference

China, a land of business opportunities, where multi-national corporations set up bases and where Singapore enterprises join in to make their marks. Are you joining them or are you already one of them?

As you take your business to China, you bring your intellectual property (IP) with you. When properly managed, your IP can work wonders for you. But first, how do you navigate the Chinese IP regime?

In this 3rd China-Singapore IP Conference, IP experts from China will take you through the patent and trade mark protection regime in China. They will also share the IP management experiences of Chinese enterprises. And if you wish to learn all about the intricacies of IP enforcement in China, this is THE conference for you.

China beckons. Before you take off, find out the ins and outs of the Chinese IP regime to secure a smooth journey into China!

This conference is conducted in Mandarin. To register, click here.

“Doing Business in Emerging China Cities”

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is pleased to present as part of the iadvisory Seminar Series: “Doing Business in Emerging China Cities”.

China’s growing emerging cities are making their mark. Many of the cities have been successful in growing their indigenous businesses and attracting Foreign Direct Investment. They have created expanding real estate demand, and domestic and opportunistic cross border investors are developing an active interest in these markets as transparency and liquidity levels improve.

Hear from our distinguished speakers the key issues companies should look for when expanding into China.

Key Highlights:
China Regulatory & Taxation Update Plus Snapshot On Emerging Cities
Hedging Your Financial Risk in China
Leveraging the Changing Landscape of Economic Opportunities in Emerging China Cities
Practical Tips to Doing Business in Emerging China
Human Capital in Emerging China

Get full programme here.

**Registration for 1-to-1 business clinic with speakers will be conducted onsite on 14 Nov 2008 and each company is entitled to a 15-minute clinic session with each of the speakers. Slots are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.

Seminar Details
Date: 14 November 2008, Friday Time : 8.30am – 5.00pm
Venue:Intercontinental Singapore
Ballroom 2 & 3
80 Middle Road Singapore 188966
Fees (Include seminar materials, 1-to-1 business clinic & lunch):
S$80 (General Public)
S$60 (Members of ieConnect and *supporting organizations)

Register here.

“Doing Business in Emerging China Cities” seminar

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore is pleased to present as part of the iadvisory Seminar Series: “Doing Business in Emerging China Cities”.
China’s growing emerging cities are making their mark. Many of the cities have been successful in growing their indigenous businesses and attracting Foreign Direct Investment. They have created expanding real estate demand, and domestic and opportunistic cross border investors are developing an active interest in these markets as transparency and liquidity levels improve.

Hear from our distinguished speakers the key issues companies should look for when expanding into China.

Key Highlights:
China Regulatory & Taxation Update Plus Snapshot On Emerging Cities
Hedging Your Financial Risk in China
Leveraging the Changing Landscape of Economic Opportunities in Emerging China Cities
Practical Tips to Doing Business in Emerging China
Human Capital in Emerging China

Get full programme here.

**Registration for 1-to-1 business clinic with speakers will be conducted onsite on 14 Nov 2008 and each company is entitled to a 15-minute clinic session with each of the speakers. Slots are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.

Seminar Details
Date : 14 November 2008, Friday Time : 8.30am – 5.00pm Venue

Intercontinental Singapore
Ballroom 2 & 3
80 Middle Road Singapore 188966
Fees (Include seminar materials, 1-to-1 business clinic & lunch)

S$80 (General Public)
S$60 (Members of ieConnect and *supporting organizations)

Register here.