As Macao has opened up its gaming sector and its investment environment is constantly being improved, it is becoming more and more attractive to investors. In 2002, foreign investment showed a significant increase and became more diversified. Macao showed the rest of the world its unlimited potential for business opportunities.

In recent years, the MSAR Government has been putting a lot of effort into international economic co-operation, in order to turn Macao into an economic and trade service platform to connect Mainland China and Portuguese-speaking countries; west Guangdong; the greater China region, overseas Chinese traders and the global market.

MIF is the largest international trade fair held in Macao, and has created its own name and influence in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and other places around the world.

Last year, the 7^th MIF attracted 44 delegations from more than 10 countries and over 70 thousand visitors attended the Fair. A total of 32 seminars/forums, presentations and business talks were held concurrently with the exhibition. There were 220 business projects being matched during the Fair and the number of contracts and tentative contracts signed were 33, with contractual values reaching MOP580 million.

Based on past experiences the 8^th MIF will have a larger exhibition space, invite more international exhibitors and buyers, and facilitate more transactions.

Visitors of previous MIFs will be invited to this year's event. On top of which , we shall, through trade associations, chambers of commerce, consulates in HK, investment promotion networks worldwide and the media, invite buyers and trade visitors to the 8th MIF.

1. State-of-the-Art Venue
The Macao Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre - one of Macao's major landmarks, is an ideal exhibition venue. The world class exhibition and convention facilities guarantee a good business atmosphere.

2. Business-matching and Trade Talks
Information on various co-operation projects will be gathered before the Fair and matching services among potential investors will be provided as it progresses. All projects will be classified by industries, so that project-owners and investors can conduct on-site business match-making. Also a contract-singing centre will be established to allow easy access for media to report.

3. Forums, Seminars and Presentations
Apart from the trade show, a series of forums, conferences, seminars and workshops will be held during the Fair. It has been noted from previous MIF's that exhibitors are enthusiastic about the product and regional briefings.

Fair Name :

Tourism and Travel Accessories, Information Technology, Health Products, Sports Goods, Textile and Clothing, Gaming Equipment, Toys and Games, Gifts and Premium, Food Products, Hotel Equipment, Creative Industry Products.