BizBuildUp Elevation participated in the Shanghai Export Acceleration Mission (“EAM”) programme organized by MATRADE, that took place in Pudong from 9th November to 12th November 2016.
Here are some highlights provided by M.G. Ong, our principal consultant.
Tuesday 8 November Evening:
Arrived in central Pudong after boarding the Shanghai Transrapid / Maglev (magnetic levitation) train from the airport. Checkout the top speed!
Wednesday 9 November Day:
Visited FHC China 2016 – the 20th International Exhibition of Food, Drink, Hospitality, Foodservice & Retail Industries – at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). According to the organizers, 2,350 food and wine exporters and distributors from 65 countries participated at FHC and ProWine China 2016.
Wednesday 9 November Evening:
Attended EAM Briefing and dinner at Guoman Hotel, Putuo District. Enjoyed performances by Malaysian students.
Also had the pleasure to meet Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Malaysia’s Second Minister for International Trade and Industry.
Thursday 10 November:
Business matching session with Shanghai-based organizations to explore possible collaboration. Assisted by Malaysian students who acted as translators.
Friday 11 November:
Visited Alibaba Binjiang Campus in Hangzhou, headquarters for Alibaba’s B2B service.