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INVITATION TO GLOBAL SOURCES OCT SHOW AT ASIA WORLD EXPO (11-14 OCT 2022)
Breaking news! Global Sources trade shows will return to Hong Kong on 11-14 October, 2022 at AsiaWorld-Expo. Designed to meet the rebounding sourcing demands as markets worldwide are recovering from the pandemic, this much-anticipated event offers buyers and suppliers a professional, reliable international B2B trade platform.
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Expected to be the world's largest professional sourcing event in the past two and a half years since the epidemic, the show is set to host 100% verified suppliers from 10 countries and regions and their latest products.
The event will feature A/V equipment, computer products and peripherals, e-sports, outdoor electronics, automotive electronics, mobile devices and accessories, wearables, charging products, smart home and appliances, security products, home and kitchen products, Christmas and holiday products, fashion and accessories, sports and leisure products, personal care products and more.
In the post-epidemic era, global tourism and trade demand is showing explosive growth. According to media, Hong Kong has eased the quarantine requirement for inbound travelers to a "3+4" plan: that is, a three-day hotel quarantine plus four-day medical observation. These new measures have been effective since last Friday (12 Aug, 2022).
Register NOW to experience one of the most cutting-edge, professional sourcing shows in the world, which will surely make your trip worthwhile! Buyers who attend the show may claim HK$100 Octopus travel card top-up value and be rewarded with other onsite incentives! Stay tuned!
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