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A Biweekly Publication of Commercial Opportunities

June 18, 2003

Inside This Issue

* Hong Kong distributor seeks U.S. manufacturers of Lanolin Cream
* Hong Kong Firm is Sourcing for Plastic Scrap
* Dates for Upcoming Trade Shows in Hong Kong

INTRODUCTION:

This free, biweekly, e-mail service is compiled and published by the Commercial Service, U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong. It is designed to provide U.S. companies, government officials and other interested parties with information about the latest business developments and commercial opportunities in Hong Kong. For further information regarding any items in the Hong Kong Business Update, please send an email to the individual specialists listed below.

SARS OUTREACH

The World Health Organization and U.S. Center for Disease Control have lifted their travel advisory on Hong Kong. While Hong Kong is slowly resuming its normal, frenetic business pace, many business representatives and official travelers have postponed their visit to the region due to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The Commercial Service in Hong Kong remains available to provide services. We encourage you to use the following Commercial Service products such as International Partner Search, Flexible Market Research, Asia Now Express, Video Gold Keys, and Video Market Briefs. Business opportunities are fundamentally unaffected by the temporary restrictions resulting from this medical emergency. For more information on our services, please contact Ms. Florence Tam at: florence.tam@mail.doc.gov. Those considering a visit to the region should consult the following web sites:

CDC on SARS: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/
WHO on SARS: http://www.who.int/csr/sars/en/
Hong Kong: http://www.usconsulate.org.hk/
Department of State: http://www.travel.state.gov

1. Hong Kong distributor seeks U.S. manufacturers of lanolin cream

Swiss International (Hong Kong) Ltd., a Hong Kong importer and distributor of health foods and health products, seeks supplies of lanolin cream, preferably from U.S. private-label manufacturers. Swiss International distributes to the local department stores, pharmacies and health food retailers. They distribute Odwalla (U.S.)’s food bars and the Optima (U.K.) brand of health supplements, and organic honey bee products. Interested U.S. companies should contact Mr Peter Tam, Marketing Director, at email: swissinternational@hotmail.com or Fax: (852) 2566 6226, Tel: (852) 2515 0660 or send your company and product literature to Swiss International, 504 Cheung Tat Center, 18 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please copy your initial correspondence with Swiss International to Ms Swee-keng Cheong, Commercial Specialist, American Consulate General, Hong Kong at email: swee-keng.Cheong@mail.doc.gov or Fax: (852) 2845 9800 or Tel: (852) 2521 5233.

2. Hong Kong Firm is Sourcing for Plastic Scrap

Majestic Glory Industries Company is sourcing for U.S. plastic Scrap suppliers for immediate purchase. Majestic Glory has a factory in Southern China manufacturing toilet seat covers. Majestic Glory processes up to 2,000 MT for plastic scrap per month. Types of the plastic scrap that Majestic is looking for are: LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, MDPE, GPPS, HIPS, PP, EVA, and POM with 100% concentrated in lump, film, bale, spool or powder form. Regrind may be accepted. Materials must be in natural, transparent or white color.

Interested U.S. suppliers should send detail descriptions (photos on material) and price, quantity available per month to: Mr. Calvin Cheung, Rm. 20, Block. A, 2/Fl., Por Mee Fty. Bldg., 500 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kln., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2613-2622, Fax: 852-2613-2120, E-mail: calvin.cheung@mgi-co.com.

For further assistance, please contact Commercial Specialist Rose Mak at e-mail: Rose.Mak@mail.doc.gov .

3. Dates for Upcoming Trade Shows in Hong Kong

- Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2003 Session II, July 23-26, 2003 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. For more information, please contact Swee-keng Cheong at swee-keng.cheong@mail.doc.gov.

- HOFEX postponed to July 15-18, 2003 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. For more information, please contact Olevia Yim at olevia.yim@mail.doc.gov.

- International Travel Expo 2003 postponed to September 2003 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. For more information, please contact Rose Mak at rose.mak@mail.doc.gov.

- Filmart Hong Kong, September 24-26, 2003 at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This is a Department of Commerce Certified Trade Fair. For more information, please contact Alice Lai at alice.lai@mail.doc.gov.

- Cosmoprof Asia, November 12-14 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This is a Department of Commerce Certified Trade Fair and an Asia Now “ShowTime Asia” featured event. For more information, please contact Swee-keng Cheong at swee-keng.cheong@mail.doc.gov.

- Natural Products Expo Asia 2003 postponed to December 3-5, 2003 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This is a Department of Commerce Certified Trade Fair. For more information, please contact Rose Mak at rose.mak@mail.doc.gov.

- Hong Kong International Franchise & Business Opportunities Expo, December 5-7 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center. This is a Department of Commerce Certified Trade Fair. For more information, please visit www.expo.com.hk or contact Swee-keng Cheong at swee-keng.cheong@mail.doc.gov.