21-03
Seminar ' Ecuador, a country of opportunities and good living'
On 18 April 2013, the Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands and the Institute for Trade and Investment Promotion of Ecuador in Rotterdam will lead the seminar “Ecuador, a country of opportunities and good living”.
During this presentation, public institutions, private companies and the general public will have the chance to learn about trade and investment opportunities in Ecuador, the National Government’s emblematic projects such as Yasuní ITT, Promoteo Project, Yachay - City of Knowledge and the Manuela Espejo solidarity mission, as well as the vision of Ecuador as “one country with four worlds”, allowing for participants to become familiar with, acquire knowledge of and appreciate Ecuador as a country of opportunities.
During and following the event, participants will be invited to register in order to maintain contact with and receive information from the Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands and the Institute for Trade and Investment Promotion of Ecuador in Rotterdam.
19-03
15 US States visit the NBI EXPO
The US Commercial Service and SelectUSA will together with the representatives of 15 US states promote investment opportunities in the United States of America.
The US commercial service and SelectUSA will be available for matchmaking session on all three days of the NBI Expo (16-18 April 2013).
The US States representatives will be available for matchmaking and will hold a presentation on the 16th of April.
USA program on the 16th of April
The U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S.Embassy in The Hague, invites you to participate in the
following events at the Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2013 on April 16:
10:00 – 14:30: Expand Your Business in the U.S Matchmaking Opportunities . One‐on-one meetings
with 15 State representatives.
Learn about the U.S. market, why you should consider the United States for your business and how you can get support.
15:00 – 16:00: US State and Region Presentations. Presentations by Representatives from fifteen U.S. States and regions:
- Arizona,
- Connecticut,
- Florida,
- Georgia,
- Illinois,
- Indiana,
- Iowa,
- Missouri,
- Ohio,
- South Carolina (Columbia),
- Virginia (Greater Richmond),
- Kansas (Wichita),
- Michigan (Auburn City Hills and Oakland)
16:00 –17:00: Network Reception
You are able to make an appointment with the representatives from the USA through the online matchmaking program: www.nbiexpo.com/registration.
19-03
NBI EXPO in Excellent Business Magazine
NBI EXPO published in the latest edition of the Excellent Business magazine.
The Excellent Business print run expands to 45.000 copies in three regional editions; National in The Netherlands, Province of Brabant and province of Limburg.
For the online version of the magazine, please click on below link. NBI EXpo is promoted on page 102 and 103. http://www.fkmedia.nl/Public/UitgavePaginas/ExcellentBusiness/DIGI-magazine/magazine.html
19-03
Dutch leading Industry presenting at 'Raw Materials for High Tech Industry' seminar
Two leading Dutch companies Philips and IHC Merwede are speaking about strategies for the secure supply of raw materials for the high tech industry.
Rick Lotman, manager of the product development IHC Mining and Thomas Marinelli, Sr Director Environment, Health and Safety, Philips Corporate Sustainability Office will provide insight in respectively technologies for deepsea mining and sustainable production.
19-03
Final confirmation by Ruud Koornstra
One of the top specialists in the Sustainable future has confirmed his attendance at the NBI Expo 2013.
Ruud Koornstra will join us at the 16th of April to share his opinion on the Agri Food and Nutrition market.
Ruud Koornstra is one off the founders of Tendris, the leading company in the movement towards a sustainable way of living globally. Ruud Koornstra is well known as a great speaker with an enormous ambition in making changes towards a sustainable future.
03-03
New Countries Asia and Africa Participating
Strong economies from Asia and Africa have signed participation for the NBI Expo in April.
Vietnam, South Africa, Mozambique, the Philippines and Swaziland are among the participating countries promoting concrete investment projects and trade opportunities to the visitors.
Visitors are able to meet directly with the governmental officials and leading companies of these countries through round table trade sessions, one on one business matchmaking and country presentations. For more information, see our participants list.
26-02
International PPP projects on offer!
On Offer; International Public Private Partnership projects for investors and SME!
During the NBI Expo, the NBI Trade group organises several round table trade sessions where countries present their most viable Public Private Partnership projects to a group of investors and interested SME’s.
A team of highly trained sales professionals associated with one of the sectors, moderates the round table discussions and supports the setup of Letters of Intent (LOI) which the client and contractor can then sign.
The sectors in which the Public and Private Partnership Projects are offered:
Countries offering PPP projects are (this list is constantly updated):
ParticipationParties from the private sector who wish to participate in the round table trade sessions can register through www.nbiexpo.com/registration After registration you do not only have access to the registration for the round table discussions, but also directly to the NBI Expo itself. At the registration page you can also register for the various seminars of the participating countries and appointments can be made on the matching area with both the participating countries and the other visitors. Through this system you are able to create your own international business agenda for 16 to 18 April 2013.
21-02
Argentina, Tanzania and Kenya Participating
These three exciting growth markets have confirmed their attendance at the NBI Expo 2013.
Their attendance will be a great opportunity for companies to develop new partnerships and explore new ideas in the market;
- Argentina has developed a large economical market and is ready to share this with other countries.
- Tanzania has taken deliberate steps to encourage private sector led growth through restoration of market forces.
- Kenya has investigated their internal market and strengths and is now ready to let the world explore the Kenya brand.
Argentina has developed a sustainable economic growth the last years. With strategic locations and their diversified economy they have been able to face the global crisis. Argentina has a skilled and creative workforce and their high level of scientific, technological and productive sectors created a modern infrastructure.www.inversiones.gov.ar Tanzania; The Tanzania Investment Centre has established Zonal offices in Kilimanjaro, Mwanza and Mbeya regions in order to assist investors who are based in nearby regions to access TIC services without necessarily travelling to Dar es Salaam. The Zonal offices are responsible in assisting investors to obtain all relevant permits, approvals and licenses they require in order to set up their business. Kenya is ready for international recognition for its land, people, natural resources and its position as a hub in East Africa's regional socio-economic development. Brand Kenya is an agency, which coordinates initiatives for marketing the country in order to position the country optimally in terms of investment, credit worthiness, tourism and international relations.www.brandkenya.go.ke
24-12
TU Delft and M2i for Seminar 'Raw Materials'
The Materials Innovation Institute M2i and the Technical University Delft (departement Materials Science and Engineering), are working together with our partner Holland Innovative for the NBI Expo Seminar 'Raw Materials for the High Tech Industry'...
Mr. Derk Bol of M2i and Mr. Jan Henk Welink of TU Delft will be speaking at the seminar, support the development of the content of the program, and support the invitation program.
Different speakers have already indicated their interest in participating in the seminar, amongst which Mr. Renzo Tomellini, Head of Unit Added-Value Materials, DG RTD, of the European Commission.
The program will be finalized in february 2013.
20-12
Speaker Dutch Ministry Economic Affairs topsector Agrifood
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, through the
Directorate-General Agro, supports the seminar 'Agro, Food &
Ingredients meet High Tech'.
The Program Director Topsector Agri&Food International, Mr. Bob
Steetskamp will on behalf of the DG highlight the Dutch activities
regarding international trade and cooperation.
Before his function as Program Director of the Topsector
Agri& Food, Mr. Bob Steetskamp has been the Managing Director of
FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC / W-Afric, and managing director
Royal FrieslandCampina.
The department Topsector Agri&Food International will
support the invitation program of the seminar and the creation of
consortia of Dutch SME's in the sector who wish to expand their
international business.
20-12
Meetings Istanbul with public parties
NBI is visiting different public organisations in Istanbul together with its Turkish agent Mr.
Fred van Deurzen, an advisor at Holland Turkey Trade House, who has been
a mediator in trade between Holland and Turkey for 7 years. The trip
has the purpose of finalizing the participation of Turkey in the NBI Expo.
During the first edition of the NBI Expo, a strong business delegation
by the Chambers of Commerce of Istanbul has presented investment and
trade opportunities in the agriculture sector.
During the business visit to Istanbul meetings with different organisations will
take place;
- the chamber of commerce in
Istanbul, with Mr. Mehmet Tevfik Dinҫer,
- the Republic of Turkey Prime
Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency,
- the small and medium
Enterprises Development Organization (KOSGEB).
20-12
Cooperation with Russian CoC & Syntens
NBI international is working together with Mr. Andrey A. Voskoboy-
regional representative of the Russian federation Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (RF CCI) for the Benelux and France, in order to prepare a
strong Russian delegation for the NBI Expo 2013.
The Russian agents for NBI are in the meantime finalizing the
participation of several strong economic regions of the Russian
Federation, as they have done for the first edition of the NBI Expo in
2012.
Together with the RF CCI and Syntens the program for the Russian
delegation is being amplified in terms of matchmaking between Russian
and Dutch SME's in the Agri& Food sector.
The tasks of the RF CCI foreign offices are providing coverage for
foreign business partners on the offers of Russian companies, the
dissemination of information on Russian products at international
exhibitions, participation in exhibitions, the preparation and
organization of Russian and foreign business circles' meetings,
analyzing and summarizing foreign countries' experience in
entrepreneurial development, as well as legislative initiatives.
The Russian agents for NBI are in the meantime finalizing the
participation of several strong economic regions of the Russian
Federation, as they have done for the first edition of the NBI Expo in
2012.
Together with the RF CCI and Syntens the program for the Russian
delegation is being amplified in terms of matchmaking between Russian
and Dutch SME's in the Agri& Food sector.
The tasks of the RF CCI foreign offices are providing coverage for
foreign business partners on the offers of Russian companies, the
dissemination of information on Russian products at international
exhibitions, participation in exhibitions, the preparation and
organization of Russian and foreign business circles' meetings,
analyzing and summarizing foreign countries' experience in
entrepreneurial development, as well as legislative initiatives.
20-12
Participation Sri Lanka and Angola
Both countries have taken the decision of
participation at the NBI Expo this month, forming a great addition to
the participating countries at NBI Expo 2013.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is ready for another step in branding itself as a nation and
to build a positive image of the country to attract investors and
strengthen its position within international trade affairs.
After the end of a disastrous war three years ago, Sri Lanka was in
need of a rapid take-off filling everyone with hopes for a bright future
ahead. We have seen, since the time, a remarkable economic growth in
different sectors and industries.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board has taken the decision of participating at the NBI Expo 2013 this month.
For more information on the Sri lanka Export Development Board: www.srilankabusiness.com
Angola
Angola has caught the attention as the fastest growing economy in
Africa, and as investor in European countries such as Portugal. The
Angolan government is actively working to create a strong investment
climate in their own country as well as searching development
opportunities elsewhere.
Angola will be represented at the NBI Expo 2013 by its Embassy in
Brussels, and supported by the Ministry of Trade and different
institutions such as the National Investment Agency and the National
Industry Agency.
23-11
SUCCESFUL 1ST MEETING NBI THINK TANK
The NBI
International think tank on the realization of the World Trade Forum in the
Netherlands had its first meeting at 26 October at the Holiday Inn Eindhoven.
This
meeting resulted in a sharpened vision on the design and mission of the World
Trade Forum concept, which will be fully focused on creating international
business on a more permanent base.
Dutch top level management of public and
well as private trade organizations brainstormed on what they think ought to be
the key elements of this future platform for investment needs analysis and
multilateral matchmaking processes.
During the next meeting at 30 November the
think tank will further discuss the pros and cons of such a long term strategy
for nation branding and investment. The value proposition of a both virtually
and physically based business and trade platform, its governance model and the
critical success factors for its realization will be on the agenda – as well as
the feasibility of the concept in itself.
The NBI Thinktank Members are;
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Mr. Lambert van Nistelrooij – Member of the European Parliament (Europese Volkspartij, CDA)
- Mr. Erik van Merrienboer - Director Economy & Mobility, Province Brabant
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Mr. Michiel van Campen - Director BZW (Employers Association of Provinces Brabant & Zeeland)
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Ms. Gamze Aslancik – Manager Holland Branding, Agentschap NL
(Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation)
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Ms. Suzan van Toorn - Director Trade Finance Deutsche Bank Nederland N.V.
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Mr. Jan Siemons – Director Netherlands Centre for Trade Promotion (NCH)
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Mr. Frank Swinkels - Executive Director Bavaria NV
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Mr. Jeroen van den Heuvel – COO Interfood Holding B.V.
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Mr. Geert Hurks - Chairman Board of Directors Hurks group bv
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Mr. Eric van Gerwen - Partner RA Baker Tilly Berk Eindhoven
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Mr. Chris Aelberts - Director NBI International / Director Beursgebouw Eindhoven / Partner OGZ BV
Former Member NBI Thinktank;
- Mr. Frans Timmermans - Minister Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands.
Mr. Timmermans had to resign all his extra activities due to his new function as the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, we congratulate him on his appointment and wish him a fruitful time as Minister!
22-11
7 Ambassadors at meeting NBI Nairobi 2013
NBI International is organizing a Nation Branding & Investment Expo in Nairobi, Kenya.
In preparation for this Expo we are organizing, in close cooperation with the Kenyan Embassy in The Hague, a meeting with the Embassies of the East African Community. 7 Embassies will be represented during this meeting, which will be held on the 29th of November at the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in The Hague.
Participants
Embassy of Kenya
· H.E. Ambassador Prof. Ruthie C. RONO
· Ms. Jeruto Chepkwony - Trade and Tourism Officer
Embassy of Sudan
· Mr. Khalid F.O. Mohamad - Deputy Head of Mission
Embassy of Ethiopia
· H.E. Ambassador Dr. Kassu Yilala
· Mr. Workalemhu Eshete Desta - Minister-Counsellor.
Embassy of Rwanda
· H.E Ambassador Ms. Immaculee Uwanyiligira
· Mr. Eric Rugamba - Second Counsellor
Embassy of Uganda
· H.E. Ambassador Ms. Mirjam Blaak - Deputy Head of Mission
Embassy of Tanzania
· H.E. Ambassador Dr. Diodorus B. Kamala
· Mrs. Agnes R. Kayola - Minister Plenipotentiary
· Honorary Council Mr. Hakkenberg
Embassy of Burundi
· Mrs Triphine Nduwato - First Counsellor
Program:
10:00h. Arrival and Registration.
10:30h. Word of Welcome by H..E. Ambassador Prof. Ruthie C. Rono, Dean of the African Ambassadors.
10:45h.
· Introduction of NBI International by Mr. Jop Thissen, Project Manager NBI International.
· Presentation on the ‘Nation Branding & Investment Expo NAIROBI 2013; by Mrs. Fanny Jol, Project Manager NBI
International.
12:00 h. Participant Discussion on the way forward to the NBI Expo NAIROBI 2013.
12:45 h. Network Lunch with musical / dance entertainment.
15:00 h. End of official part of programme
We will hold the same meeting for the EAC Embassies in Nairobi
at the beginning of February. That meeting will be set up for the
different ambassadors in Nairobi together with officials of the Kenyan government.
08-11
Meeting Phillipines Trade Investment Center
On 6th of November 2012, the NBI International team held a meeting with the
Philippine delegates. It was attended by Ms. Maria Cynthia P.
Pelayo, the Third Secretary and Vice-Consul of the Philippine Embassy;
Mr. Raymond H. Batac, the Commercial attaché of the Philippine Trade
& Investment Center from Brussels, and Trade Assistant Mr. Andre
Canlas.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the branding and
promotion, how the event can help to boost the economy of the country,
and the possibility of having an exclusive expo.
The Philippines is one of the attractive countries for investment and
NBI International sees the country as an important participant for the
NBI expo. The highly skilled and educated workforce and growing
industries of business process outsourcing, agriculture, infrastructure,
tourism and manufacturing products for export are expected to drive the
economic growth of the country and a good opportunity for the foreign
investors.
31-10
New Investment Database Argentina
Argentina Productive Investment Opportunities Database (BaPIP)
Invest in Argentina has recently set up a strong database of concrete investment projects.
Argentina offers profitable and high-growth investment opportunities in numerous productive and service sectors.
The Productive Investment Opportunities Database (BaPIP for its acronym in Spanish), an online
portfolio of investment projects, is designed to connect investors from
around the world with the wide range of investment opportunities
available in Argentina.
Through BaPIP, interested parties may access a project
portfolio in a wide range of productive sectors and get a panoramic and
unique view of the investment opportunities existing throughout the
country. The database then provides potential investors with all the
information they need to contact project owners, close deals and form
strategic partnerships.
Project stakeholders can upload projects online using a standardized
form designed to ensure the project’s key business plan variables are
addressed. Project owners, private-sector intermediate entities or
government organizations acting in the country and/or with technical
skills related to the investment project (sponsoring institutions) are
eligible to submit projects to BaPIP.
BaPIP showcases investment projects permanently
through the website, activities organized by the Foreign Ministry, the
Argentine representations abroad, the Undersecretariat for Investment
Development and Trade Promotion’s investor services area in Argentina
and investment missions organized in other countries.
You are able to find the Productive Investment Opportunities Database (BaPIP) here: bapip.inversiones.gov.ar
16-10
Partner Frontier Market Network
NBI International has recently formed a
partnership with Frontier Market Network for the promotion of the NBI
Expo 2013 amongst their 100,000 interested in foreign investment.
The Frontier
Market Network is a platform which provides a range services for
business owners, service provider and investors in rapidly developing
frontier markets.
Frontier has over 100,000 members in the network and
currently carries over 1,000 investment opportunities.
Whether you are
an investor looking for investment opportunities or a business owner
looking to promote your business, the Frontier Market Network will prove
a valuable source of business leads and opportunities.
Complimentary
membership is available for all NBI Expo delegates - register at:
www.frontiermarketnetwork.com
10-10
Visit Iraqi Kurdistan delegation
Thursday the 27th of September,
NBI International received a delegation of over
42 Iraqi Kurdish companies and governmental representatives from cities such
as Abril, Suleymania, Duhok en Kirkuk at the PSV Stadium Eindhoven.
At this meeting the NBI
International was able to welcome the representatives of the different
chambers of commerce and companies from Kurdistan, including;
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President of the Federation of Chambers of commerce, Mr. Dara Jaleel
Khaleel;
- President of the Chamber of Commerce Dohuk, Mr. Ayad Hassan
Abdulhalem;
- Owner of Hawree company for general trading, Mr. Hawree
Hasan Darweesh Salih,
- Kurdistan TV, Mr. Hazhar Abdulhakeem Anwer.
Thanks to our NBI Agent for Iraq and Syria, Mr Bakir Lashkari, NBI International was able to present the concept of the NBI Expo 2013 and further activities to the representatives of the chambers of
commerce and the Kurdistan companies.
A presentation was also held by the development manager of Ballast Nedam, a leading Dutch infrastructure company.
To conclude the successful meeting a memorandum of understanding was signed by the President of the Federation of Chambers of commerce, Mr. Dara Jaleel
Khaleel and the General Director of NBI International, Mr. Chris Aelberts.
09-10
Meeting with Vietnam Embassy
Meeting with Vietnam Embassy in Belgium on 19th October
The European
Union is one of most important trading partners for Vietnam, having a
very open bilateral trading relationship amounting to € 18 billion (€ 5.2
billion EU goods exported to Vietnam and € 12.8 billion Vietnam goods
exported to EU). Enhancing the economic cooperation, the first round of
Free Trade Agreement negotiation between EU and Vietnam started on 8th
October 2012.
Recognising this development as an opportunity for both regions, NBI
International contributes to this direction by bringing the NBI Expo
concept to Vietnam.
On 19th October 2012, NBI International will have a meeting with Vietnam
Embassy in Belgium to discuss the promotion of Nation Branding as well
as possibilities of further trading and investment. Attending this
meeting will be Vietnam Ambassador in Belgium and Luxembourg, Mr. Pham
Sanh Chau and Vietnam Counselor Mr. Do Minh Hung.
09-10
New Participants NBI Expo 2013
Three new countries/regions are participating in the
NBI Expo 201: POM Antwerp (Belgium), Board of Investment Thailand and the Embassy
of Ecuador + Proecuador.
POM Antwerpen (Belgium)
The Provincial Development Society (POM) Antwerp is the
instrument to form and implement economic policy. POM Antwerp works in three
areas: the(re)development of industrial
sites, fostering entrepreneurship by focusing on the key sectors, the promotion of the Antwerpregion for inward investment.
Board of Investment Thailand
The Board of Investment Thailand
supports inward investment and business
set up in Thailand, through; Enhancing Competitiveness and Investment Facilitation, as well as Business Support Services. The BOI Thailand operates under the Ministry of
Industry and is the principal government agency for encouraging investment.
Embassy of Ecuador & Proecuador
Ecuador
will be promoted and represented by the Embassy of Ecuador in the Netherlands
and the trade office in Rotterdam of Proecuador. Their focus during the NBI
Expo is placed on the following sectors:
- Export of fresh and processed foods.
- Investment and cooperation in the sector of chemical and pharmaceutical
products.
- Investment and cooperation in the sector of transportation and logistics.
23-09
NBI Pavillion at China Import Expo
For the China International Import Expo 2013 (15-18 May 2013, Kunshan China), NBI International is organising a pavillion for interested Dutch businesses and organisations. The NBI Pavilion will focus on the sectors; New Energy & New Materials.
As a specialized platform for the promotion of imports to China the three-day exhibition attracts 700 companies from 50 countries and regions and 60,000 business visitors, of which the majority consists of Chinese buyers.
The 2nd CIE offers Dutch
companies the possibility to present new technologies and high-tech
products to present to a large Chinese audience of buyers.
The event is hosted by the China Chamber of International Commerce and The People's Government of Jiangsu Province. The CIE takes place from 15th-18th of May 2013, in Kunshan - Jiangsu Province (China).
The China Jiangsu Provincial
Economic and Trade Office in the Netherlands as well as the NBSO in Nanjing will support NBI International in the organisation of the pavillion at the CIE.
New Energy
In 2011, the Chinese new energy industry continued to enjoy a good
momentum of development. China has got the third largest photovoltaic
cell capacity in the world installed by now; meanwhile, China’s newly
installed wind power capacity ranks the first around the globe. The total output and
capacity of solar energy are both ranking the first in the world. The newly installed
capacity of wind power also ranked the first.
Participants of the following subsectors are invited to take part in the NBI Pavillion; - Solar power,
- wind power,
- hydroenergy,
- biomass energy technical equipment
and application, - other renewable energy sources:
tidal energy, geothermal energy technical equipment and application, etc.
New Materials
During the “Twelve Five-Year Plan”, China will launch major new
materials projects casting special support on six types of new
materials, i.e. high-strength lightweight alloy material, high-property
steel material, functional film material, novel power cell material,
carbon fiber composite material and rare earth functional material.
Recent years, a growth rate as high as 20% has been seen in market
demand for material in China. By 2010, the industrial scale had exceeded
RMB100.0bn (or about USD16.0bn).
Participants of the following subsectors are invited to take part in the NBI Pavillion;
-Special metallic functional materials,
-high-end structural metallic materials,
-high polymer materials with advanced functions,
-novel inorganic nonmetallic materials,
-high-property composite materials,
-cutting-edge new materials:
nanometer material, biological material, smart material,
superconducting material, dual-use material, etc.
Participation package
NBI International offers an 'All Inclusive' package including participation in a targeted matchmaking program which is supported by the China Jiangsu Representative Office, under supervision of Mr. Guan Suqiang.
The matchmaking Program exists of selected purchase questions / sales meetings with Chinese companies.
Furthermore the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) in Nanjing will facilitate diverse receptions and meetings, as well as support the Dutch delegation from China.
For more information on participation and the details of the package, please contact us at the following contact address;
NBI International
T +31 (0)40 2463626
F +31 (0)40 2445533
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For more information on the China International Import Expo: www.importexpo.org
22-09
Strategic Planning Seminar for the Halal Market Economy
NBI
International will hold a 1-day high-level strategic planning
seminar for Governmental, Corporate, Investor & Entrepreneural
stakeholders in the halal sector on the 17th of April 2013, Beursgebouw
Eindhoven, The Netherlands (during NBI Expo 2013).
Abdalhamid Evans will be presenting the
seminar.
Intended to serve
more than 1.5 billion Muslims across the world, the halal market boasts
compelling figures. Islam is the second largest religion worldwide, its
followers make up for 23 percent of the global population.
This rapidly growing global market said to be worth US$2.3 trillion in
2011. Food products comprise 61 percent, pharmaceutical products 26
percent and cosmetics 11 percent.
Opportunity
Halal-sector expertise and knowledge will be the
main keys to success. One of the most important opportunities for
participants is the expected expanding over the coming decade for the
global demand for Halal products. Beside the previous opportunity,
Governments, Corporations, Investors and entrepreneurs have also an
opportunity to develop cutting-edge expertise in this lucrative market
sector.
Th e Presenter
Abdalhamid Evans, a well-educated and
widely-travelled European convert to Islam, will be the presenter of the
seminar. He has deep insights into both western and Islamic cultures
and values, and recognizes the significance of the Halal movement as a
global phenomenon. He is a recognized and respected thought-leader in
the Halal arena, with a proven track-record in market development
initiatives.
ContentThe content will be one day Masterclass Seminar,
presentations with interactive discussions and 4 sessions, includes the
following:
• The Market – Geographic & cultural perspectives
• The Industries – sectors & trends
• Regulatory Frameworks
• The Next Chapter – where is all this heading?
For more information, or if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us:
NBI International
+3140 2463626
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Mr. Abdalhamid Evans
+44 1799 542 852 / +44 750 60 50 499
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www.imaratconsultants.com / www.halalfocus.com
18-09
Initiative NBI Business Centre in the News
01 september 2012 - Eindhoven Dagblad / Economic Section
Initiative for Business Centre
Within 3 years Eindhoven should offer an international business centre where consulates, trade delegations and related organisations find accommodation and where business meetings, conferences and exhibitions can be held. This is the ambitious goal of Chris Aelberts, Director of the Beursgebouw Eindhoven.
The international business centre is derived from the Nation Branding & Investment Expo, that took place in the exhibition building for the first time this last year. “I have never seen so many cars with a corps diplomatic number plate here”, says Aelberts.
Representatives from over 50 countries participated in The NBI Expo. “NBI Expo is a place where countries come in contact with service providers”, thus Aelberts. “It was possible to speed date with fifty countries, which ultimately led to 2800 conversations”. But did it really lead to business? Aelberts: “We don't have that information”.
On the 11th of September there will be a preparatory meeting for the NBI Expo 2013. More than sixty people are expected to visit The Beursgebouw from: Angola, Benin, China, Iraq, Russia and Zimbabwe.
The great international interest for the expo and the corresponding meetings would prove a support base for an international business centre, states Aelberts. “It can also be organised in a city as Brussel or The Hague. But we make a positive case for Eindhoven”. The Beursgebouw will exploit the international business centre. According to the company, there is a great potential for the centre. “At 120 km from Brussels and The Hague, there are in total 180 embassies”.
There is already a representation of the Chinese province of Jiangsu located in Brabant. “It would be logical if they rent a space in the international business centre”, says Aelberts. The director of the NBI International mentions an international trading house as a logical development. Currently countries are arranging separate trade missions to China for example. It would be good if we could bring delegations together in one building”.
In support of the initiative NBI developed a think tank. In this think thank public and pivate parties take place, amongst others: former state secretary Frans Timmerman (PVDA), Head of international affairs Michiel van Campen of the Province Brabant, Director Jan Siemons of the Netherlands Centre for trade promotion and Director Frans Swinkels of Bavaria. The commission will come with a position paper at the start of the new year.
Wouldn’t hurt to overthink it
Eindhoven- Head of investment promotion Richard L'Ami of the Brabantse Development Agency (BOM) does not want to hear any negative word on the initiative of the International Trade Centre in Eindhoven. “But it would not hurt to overthink it once again”, he says. “It is a challenge to develop such a hotspot in Eindhoven”.
The initiative for an international business centre brings different responses in the field of entrepreneurs. According to head of the Regional Stimulation, Gijs Bosch, of the Chamber of Commerce Brabant there already is a ‘thick infrastructure for doing business internationally’. “I would say: try to bundle these initiatives instead of separation”. Bosch points out the formation of so-called entrepreneur’s squares. “At these squares there is a co-operation of the Chamber, Public service Agentschap.nl and innovation centre Syntens. It is the place where companies can get together and where the initiative can also find its place”.
Gert Jan Meeuws from Plantlab in Den Bosch, who recently joined several missions says: “I don’t know if such a centre can replace these missions. In addition, it is valued when a mayor or Minister comes on a mission. That is a sign of reliability”.
Spokesperson Winand Quaedvlieg of employer’s organisation VNO-NCW thinks that each ‘well thought out initiative’ should always be given a chance. “But a business centre should not replace trade missions. Such a trip is important to get a taste of the market and to have direct contact with the trading partner. Both the Centre as the missions are valuable”.
By Hub Dohmen
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17-09
Launch Website NBI International
The organisation of the NBI Expo has launched their business website at www.nbi-international.com
Here you are able to find out more about all our activities for the coming years, such as the African Branding & Investment Expo in Nairobi, Kenya and the NBI Pavillion at the China Import Export Expo.
The new website also provides information on our mission and vision, partners, agents and provides impressions of our events.
13-09
Kick off Expo 2013 with 48 countries
For the third time NBI International organized a NBI Expo kick-off meeting for the representatives of the embassies and trade offices in the Benelux, with great succes!
93 people from 48 countries were present to inform themselves on the concept of the 2nd edition of the NBI Expo which will be held in April 2013.
Countries from all continents of the world were represented;
- European (such as Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, Turkey, France, Spain, Germany, Hungary)
- African (such as Egypt, Kenya, Angola, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Namibia, Mozambique, Tunisia, Lesotho)
- The Americas (such as USA, Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Carribean)
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Asia (such as China, Vietnam, India, Phillippines, Bangladesh, Thailand)
During the kick-off meeting three presentations were held;
- Ms. Suzan van Toorn, director Trade Finance of the Deutsche Bank Nederland NV explained the trends and risks in international trade. Her presentation was complemented by
Mr. Kuijper, Insurance Consultant of the
Deutsche Bank, who provided insight into how investors and companies can be protected from political risks while investing internationally.
- For NBI International, Ms. Fanny Jol (Project Manager) explained the concept of Nation Branding for attracting Investment, and the role of the NBI Expo within a longterm strategy for the promotion of trade relations and mutual economical development.
We are proud of the great interest and the positive feedback we received from the representatives after the presentations.
Many meaningful conversations were held afterwards on how the concept can become a useful tool and platform for the promotion of the countries investment and trade incentives.
We want to thank all the attendees for their active and positive participation!
For a digital presentation, or if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us;
+31(0)40-2463626
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13-08
Cooperation Southern African Netherlands CoC
The first steps have been undertaken for setting up a strong cooperation
between NBI International and the Southern African Netherlands Chambers
of Commerce (SANEC). The cooperation involves the organisation of
different events in 14 countries of the Southern African region, e.g.
South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique.
With a considerable presence in Johannesburg, Cape Town and The Hague,
SANEC is ideally positioned to offer an extensive business network.
SANEC facilitates cooperation and consultation with governments and
relevant (business) organisations in southern Africa and The
Netherlands, therefore assisting in the setting up public-private
partnerships and different business matchmaking events.
The 23rd of August a follow-up meeting is planned between the two organisations to further elaborate on the cooperation details.
For more information on SANEC, please check: www.sanec.org
13-08
NBI International Meetings At Kenya Investment Summit
On the 31st of July Kenyan President He Hon Mwai Kibaki C.G.H., M.P.
hosted the presidential Investment Summit in the Mansion House, London.
NBI International was invited to the summit to hold different meetings
with amongst others; Mr. Johnson Weru - director of the Economic &
External Trade Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affiars, Mr. David
Mugambi - Senior Investment Officer of KenInvest, Mr. Pius Rotich -
Manager Investment promotion Keninvest, Ms. Beatrice Makawiti - Managing
Director of the Kenyatta International Conference Centre and Ms. Jacquie Muhati of the Brand Kenya Board.
The succesful meetings consolidated the groundwork for organising the
Africa Branding & Investment Expo 2013, in Nairobi, Kenya.
24-07
Materials Innovation Institute supporting conference raw materials
The 'Materials Innovation Institute' (M2i) supports NBI International in the concept development of the 'Raw Materials for the High Tech Sector' seminar.
Next to concept development the institute has a strong network of industrial and academic partners within the context of industrial raw materials, to which they will introduce our organisation and event.
M2i links academic and industrial partners to encourage economic growth
and a sustainable society by developing new materials through research
and develop new technologies and processes.
M2i is the Dutch representative in ERA-MIN, a European network
program on the handling of raw materials in industry. This
program covers the area of primary resources, secondary resources
(recycling) and new materials and substitutes that use less scarce
resources.
In this European initiative, M2i is
responsible for developing a national network on the handling of raw
materials, including the development of a joint call for research
proposals with the involvement of national organizations. M2i’s
activities in the ERA-MIN Consortium are closely related to recent
activities on the topic of materials scarcity, such as the materials scan of the Dutch technological industry (performed with TNO) and other M2i publications.
For more information on M2i: www.m2i.nl
For more information on the NBI 'Raw Materials for High Tech' Seminar, please contact Mrs. Fanny Jol;
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24-07
NBI Expo in Kenya and Colombia
NBI international is developing strategies for organising the 'Africa Branding & Investment Expo' in Kenya and 'Latin America Branding & Investment Expo' in Colombia.
NBI is developing the concepts for the events in
cooperation with respectively, the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya to
the Netherlands, and the Embassy of Colombia to the Netherlands.
Both events are a regional derivative from the global 'Nation Branding & Investment Expo', which is organised annually in The Netherlands. At these regional NBI Expo's the countries and provinces of the region are able to promote their investment and trade opportunities to a wide international business audience.
NBI will be working in partnership with local public and private agencies for the organisation of the events, and will invite and coordinate international delegations to visit the events.
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18-06
International Business Square at Regional Business Days
At the request of entrepreneurs in the province of Brabant the emphasis
during the 'Regional Business Days' (11-12 september 2012, Eindhoven, The
Netherlands) is being placed on international entrepreneurship.
In the current economic climate international entrepreneurship is becoming
an essential part for companies who want to remain competitive.
Small and medium enterprises in the Brabant region are more and more
looking for possibilities to form cooperatives with SMEs abroad to enter new
markets.
For this reason Nation Branding & Investment International in
cooperation with Ondernemen.in present The International Business Square during
the 'Regional Business Days' ('Regio Busines Dagen').
NBI International is a private
organisation which offers a unique platform for the promotion of countries and
regions (Nation Branding) for the benefit of international economic development.
NBI organises top-level 'nation to business' matchmaking events.
Ondernemen.in is a platform that through a network of knowledge partners
offers one-stop-shopping information, training and support to internationally
active entrepreneurs and managers. The International Business Square is a
meeting place during the Region Business Days for entrepreneurs with
international aspirations, countries trade specialists, and diplomatic
representatives.
Various countries specialists and consultancy agencies offer you support
from their stands in the square. Furthermore inofmration sets are available
with documentation on trade opportunities and incentive programs from countries
worldwide.
Various master classes relating to international business take place in the
presentation room at the International Business Square:
• Ondernemen.in; Route-to-Market
Strategy
• Fontys Hogescholen/International Business And Management Studies;
- 'Lifelong learning' programme for the development of employees.
- Contribution to your international orientation through the support of an international
student IBMS.
• NBI International: matchmaking for international cooperation between
SME's.
For more information (in Dutch): www.regiobusinessdagen.nl
15-06
Cooperation with Islamic University Rotterdam
Today NBI International has held an interesting meeting with Prof. Dr. Ahmed Akgündüz of the Islamic University in Rotterdam to form a cooperation for the Halal Food Market conference we are organizing (NBI Expo 2013, 16-18 april 2013).
The Islamic University promotes learning from the perspective of the Islamic tradition
within a modern society with growing cultural diversity like the
Netherlands.
For the Halal Food Conference during the NBI Expo 2013, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Akgündüz will focus on the strict laws concerning halal food labelling. His knowledge of this subject will support businesses interested in entering the halal food market from diverse sectors.
14-06
THINKTANK NBI ESTABLISHED
NBI International has established a public/private thinktank for the realisation of the World Trade Forum in the Netherlands.
The thinktank will come together on three occasions in 2012/2013. The members include CEO's of Dutch multinationals and top level management of public as well as private trade organizations.
Members of the NBI Thinktank:
- Mr.
Erik van Merrienboer - Director Economy & Mobility,
Province Brabant
- Mr. Lambert van Nistelrooij – Member of the European Parliament (Europese Volkspartij, CDA)
- Mr. Michiel van Campen - Director International Affairs Province Brabant.
- Ms. Gamze Aslancik – Manager Holland Branding, Agentschap NL (Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation)
- Ms. Suzan van Toorn - Director Trade Finance Deutsche Bank Nederland N.V.
- Mr. Jan Siemons – Director Netherlands Centre for Trade Promotion (NCH)
- Mr. Frank Swinkels - Executive Director Bavaria NV
- Mr. Jeroen van den Heuvel – COO Interfood Holding B.V.
- Mr. Geert Hurks - Chairman Board of Directors Hurks group bv
- Mr. Eric van Gerwen - Partner RA Baker Tilly Berk Eindhoven
- Mr. Chris Aelberts - Director NBI International / Director Beursgebouw Eindhoven / Partner OGZ BV
Former member: Mr. Frans Timmermans - Minister Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands (Mr. Timmermans had to resign due to his appointment as Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs).
30-05
COO of the Multinational 'INTERFOOD' presenting at NBI Kick-Off
During the NBI Expo 2013 kick-off meeting Mr. Jeroen van den Heuvel, COO of Interfood Holding B.V. will hold a
presentation on global Dairy Commodity trading and the current trends.
The Interfood Group is a leading global dairy supplier with 15
offices in all continents. The group has over 170 employees and an
annual turnover of approximately €1 billion.
Interfood's accounts are dairy producers and processors, government institutions, importers and distributors all over the globe.
20-05
New director NCH guest speaker NBI kick-off meeting
As of 1 June 2012, Dr. Jan Siemons will become the new Managing Director of the Netherlands Council for Trade Promotion (NCH). Mr.
Siemons has confirmed to speak at the NBI Expo 2013 Kick-Off meeting on
the 11th of September 2012, for the representatives of the embassies in
The Netherlands and Belgium.
As the new managing director of the NCH Jan Siemons
–amongst others- will focus on trade and investment promotion,
matchmaking, and hands-on support to Dutch companies, who would like to
expand in foreign markets.
Jan
was the founding father and the CEO of SILC Global, partner with Ernst
& Young and as founder and managing director of the International
Location Advisory Services BV and the Real Estate Advisory Services BV.
Jan is well known in the field of international
business strategy, corporate relocation strategy, trade and investment
promotion and place marketing. For over 25 years, he has had a broad
international experience in managing cross-border projects for a wide
range of companies and government agencies. Jan lived and worked in
Japan for five years, and has also worked in the US, Germany, Eastern
Europe, China and the Middle East.
NBI International has invitated Mr. Siemons to speak at the NBI Expo 2013 kick-off meeting, as the two organizations are working out their partnership for the promotion of worldwide trade relations.
We are happy to announce that Mr. Siemons has accepted the invitation and will be holding a presentation at the 11th of september 2012 in Eindhoven.
10-04
Results First Edition NBI Expo 2012
We are delighted to report
that the first edition of the Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2012 has
proven to be an international success!
For a first edition, but
moreover as an innovative concept in the trade event sector worldwide, it is
quite promising that the outcome is marked as ‘Good’ by participants and
visitors alike.
Some numbers
- 19 countries worldwide
participated in the Expo and Conference program, bringing diverse governmental
and trade delegations to the floor.
- 49 countries participated in the Speeddating
program through the embassy and trade office representatives from The
Hague and Brussels.
- 2800 matches were arranged between visitors and
participants, participants with participants, and visitors with visitors.
- Over 900 visitors coming from different parts of
the world have attended the NBI Expo.
- 84% of the visitors were formed by top level management staff.
- 90% of the participants of the NBI matchmaking program indicated that they had relevant & interesting business matches.
- 80% of the visitors indicated that the conference program added
value to the event and the presentation topics were interesting and
relevant.
- 78% of the visitors stated that they expect to participate in the event again next year.
- 83% of the visitors would recommend the event to their business relations.
Participants Quotes
Mr. Jose Luis Jacome,
consul of the embassy of Ecuador to the Netherlands;
“During the 6 days of another
event in Utrecht there were 130.000 visitors, but we only had 80 conversations
at our stand with mostly consumers. At the NBI Expo there were 900 visitors,
and again we had 80 conversations, but this time with high-level business
executives. So concerning the quality and percentage of the meetings the NBI
Expo for us made a huge difference. In
three days time we have done work for a whole year!’
Mr. Kulik, first secretary
of the Polish embassy to the Netherlands;
“A week ago we were at an exhibition
with three halls full of participants and hundred thousands of visitors.
Somehow, people passed our stand without so much as looking at the information
or speaking with us. During the NBI Expo the visitors were very interested in
our investment opportunities and came directly to speak with us. We have held
many meaningful conversations.”
Mr. Jose Tagle, consultant
Business Management at Promperu (Comisión de Promoción del
Perú
para la Exportación y el Turismo);
“During these three days, next to diverse
interesting meetings, we have gained 8 very important leads. If only 1 of these
leads works out, the NBI Expo was more than worth our investment!”
Mr. Rob van Nes, CEO
Ondernemen.in:
“We do not live in an era of change, but in a change of era.
This also counts for the design and execution of events. This is something that
they have understood very well at the NBI Expo. I believe this will become the
new trend!.”
Mr. Eshete Workalemahu, commercial counsellor of the Embassy of Ethiopia to the Benelux:
"I am very pleased about the good quality of contacts the event provided
us. The show-up at our conference was also good. I must say the event made me
realize that we as participants also have a responsibility for generating more
public. So for the next exhibition it is clear to me that we as exhibitors have
to work harder on the communication to attract visitors, as we can all benefit
from each others contacts."
Visitors Quotes
"I would recommend the NBI Expo to my business
relations as they need info about countries offering interesting
opportunities. And this was plently available at the Expo."
"The NBI EXPO provided a very accessible platform to
meet people and organizations that you would not encounter so easily
elsewhere."
"This is a good event which has a lot of potential
for the future with higher visitor numbers and therefore more
opportunities to meet companies we could do business with."
"For the next edition there is of course space for improvement, but leave the concept as it is!"
"The NBI EXPO 2012 did not attract the amount of
visitors that it deserves. Growth in the numbers and variaty of visitors
should be possible fo the next edition as it is a worthwhile event."
Considering the positive outcome of the NBI Expo 2012 and
the opportunities for strengthening the concept, the NBI International team has
decided to hold a second edition in 2013.
You can read more on the NBI Expo 2013 here
30-03
NBI 2013 Kick-Off Meeting
A Kick-Off meeting for the NBI Expo 2013 will be held at the 'Regio Business Dagen' on the 11th of September 2012, in Eindhoven.
The representatives of the Embassies and Trade Offices of over 200 countries in The Hague and Brussels are invited.
PROGRAM
- Word of welcome by NBI International
- Presentation by a member of the International Society of Industry Brabant.
- Presentation by Alderman Ms. Monique List, representative department economic affairs, city council of Eindhoven.
- Presentation by Fontys - International Business & Management Studies
- Presentation NBI Expo 2013 by NBI International
- Visiting the “Regional Business Days” in Beursgebouw Eindhoven
For more info on the 'Regional Business Days' click here
28-03
NBI Expo second edition 2013!
From 16 until 18 April 2013, the
city of Eindhoven (The Netherlands) forms thé global meeting place for the
international trade community looking for economical development opportunities.
The second edition of the
international ‘Nation Branding & Investment Expo’ is a high level
nation-to–business event, which forms a dynamic platform for the promotion of
investment and trade by governmental institutions and leading enterprises from
countries worldwide.
All nations are engaged in a competition to attract
foreign investment, and export their products. Nation branding is about
providing interested investors and business a differentiated offering, a core
idea that highlights your countries’ selling points.
The NBI EXPO is designed to
develop new selling areas, global public private partnership projects and
matchmaking between international companies for cooperation, coproduction and
cofinancing.
During this multilateral event the diversity of the
exhibitors and visitors generates cross-pollination between the participants and
enlarges the opportunities for international matching and networking on the
floor. The floor officially is situated in the Netherlands, however the whole
world will be at your availability.
More information will be on this website soon!
If you wish to receive a brochure and participation form, please send an e-mail to:
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09-01
City of Eindhoven in Spanish Article
The city of Eindhoven, location of the NBI Expo 2012, has been described in an article by La Ciudad Vive.
The article describes in detailed manner the economic development of the city and the reasons why Eindhoven has recently won the title "smartest region in the world".
See the article here: laciudadviva.org
29-12
Participation Ethiopian Embassy Brussels
The Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels will take part in the NBI Expo 2012 to present investment opportunities in the following sectors...
agriculture (agro processing and horticulture production), construction, mining,leather and leather products industry.
Next to a promotion stand the embassy will hold a conference on Ethiopian investment projects and business climate.
The Embassy of Ethiopia is committed to promoting trade, investment and
tourism for mutual understanding and benefits, and to consolidating the
relationships between the peoples of Ethiopia and Benelux countries.
The Ethiopian Government has made commendable efforts, through
legislative and procedural reforms, to improve the investment climate of
the country and thereby attract more foreign direct investment. The country is among the top performing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
For the last six consecutive years (2003/4-2008/09) real GDP grew by an
average of 11.5 percent per year.
For more information see: ethiopiaembassy.e
28-12
Partnership Netherlands Chamber of Commerce for Belgium and Luxembourg (NKVK)
Our partnership with the Netherlands Chambers of Commerce for Belgium and Luxembourg guarantees the participation of Belgium on the NBI Expo 2012 as well as the invitation policy for visiting companies from Belgium and Luxembourg.
The NKVK form the primary network platform for Dutch and Belgian entrepreneurs with interest in doing business across borders.
They offer high-quality information and services, particularly to Dutch entrepreneurs who do business in Belgium and/or Luxembourg. Furthermore, the NKVK organise a broad range of studies, seminars, training days, trade missions and network events.
For more info: www.nkvk.be
27-12
Kuwait Foreign Investment Bureau participating NBI Expo 2012
The Kuwait Foreign Investment Bureau
(KFIB) has decided to take the opportunity of the NBI
Expo 2012 to present their high potential investment projects and sectors...
The Kuwait Foreign Investment Bureau
(KFIB) has decided to take the opportunity of the unique concept of the NBI
Expo 2012 to present their high potential investment projects and sectors to
the visiting international investors and businesses.
Kuwait has launched an approved (around US$107
billion) 4-year development plan (2010-2014) with focus on mega-projects,
transport, utilities (mainly electricity generation & water desalination),
and more than 7 industrial zones including a technology park and a logistics
zone.
Their key
sectors are; Oil & gas exploration and production, Infrastructure (in the
fields of water, power, drainage and communications), Finance, IT,
Transportation, Information & Marketing, Tourism, and Real estate
development.
For more information see: www.kfib.com.kw
27-12
Vietnam Investment Conference at NBI Expo 2012 by VIETRADE
Mr. Le
Xuan Duong, Executive Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE)
will present a conference on the potential of investment in Vietnam, during the
NBI Conference Program.
Mr. Le
Xuan Duong, Executive Director of the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE)
will present a conference on the potential of investment in Vietnam, during the
NBI Conference Program.
VIETRADE is a governmental organization of the S.R of Vietnam
responsible for the state regulation of trade and investment promotion for
development of industry and trade.
The organization provides a wide spectrum of
services to assist Vietnamese and foreign enterprises in their business
development and expansion. Vietnam’s key investment sectors include amongst others; Hotel &
Foodstuff, Real Estate business, Processing & manufacturing industry,
Construction, and Mineral Exploitation.
For
more info: www.vietrade.gov.vn
07-12
Ecuador presents energy sector at NBI Expo 2012
Ecuador as one of the participating countries at the NBI EXPO 2012, will present their investment opportunities for sustainable energy, Fair Trade and Eco Tourism.
The Ecuadorian national government wants to highlight their sustainable energy sector for investors and enterprises in Europe interested in this sector. Special focus lies on waste processing.
Another major point on their promotion agenda is the Yasuni Project;
Ecuador is looking for financial support to preserve this great wilderness area to
save it from destruction because of its oil reserves (more info: yasuni-itt.gob.ec)
For promotion of their Fair Trade sector the focus lies on investment/cooperation in cacao, roses and tropical fruit.
If you wish to know more about the investment opportunities in Ecuador we invite you to visit the stand of the Embassy of Ecuador at the NBI EXPO 2012!
06-12
Peru on NBI Expo 2012
Peru will be showing off it’s new Nation Brand
and national promotion strategy at the Nation Branding & Investment
Expo next March. Promperu has reserved a large space to exhibit their
outstanding
marketing campaign for the attraction of investors and the matching of
their businesses.
Participating within the Peruvian stand are, amongst others;
- Promperu
- Peruvian investment promotion agency; Proinversion
- Diverse Peruvian export promotion agencies
- Tourism board; Visit Peru
- Regional representatives
- Selected private companies
For more info on the New Peruvian marketing campaign see: peru.info
22-11
NCH partnership for NBI Expo 2012
We are proud to announce that the Netherlands Council for
Trade Promotion (NCH) will work in full partnership with NBI
International for the ‘Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2012’.
The NCH is a platform for
internationally active Dutch businesses. The NCH strives to achieve business
relations between the Netherlands and foreign markets. The council offers - by
use of an unique network of connected bilateral business councils - an
effective support to their members. Every country council has its own governing
board, existing of experienced entrepreneurs of large ventures as well as
middle and small enterprises.
NCH ensures targeted promotion and
exploitation of economic chances by organising high-quality trade missions,
grant participations and network meetings. The trade council serves as a
speaker for both the private and public sector in the Netherlands and abroad.
For more information on NCH, see: handelsbevordering.nl
10-06
NBI Organisation - successful meetings with the embassies
NBI Organisation - finished successful meeting with the embassies
The 8th of June 2011, the last visits were planned for the Embassies of Malaysia and Rwanda. From the organization of NBI International, the director of NBI Expo Mr. Chris Aelberts, together with Project Manager Mr. Jop Thissen, had successful meetings with 53 embassies during these last few weeks. A great number of these embassies were guest at the kick-off meeting that was well received. Without exception the embassies promised to contribute the documents in a positive manner to relevant ministries of the country of origin.
In short: The concept is seen as one that is completely new and it offers many opportunities for growth and development from existing and new investment possibilities.
28-04
Visit Director Prochile
The Director of ProChile, the Export Promotion Bureau from Chile, Mr. Félix de Vicente will visit The Netherlands from April 28th to May 2nd.
Our NBI International director and our NBI Expo project manager will meet with Mr. de Vicente on the 29th of April at the ProChile office in The Hague to discuss the potential of the Chilean Nation Brand and ProChile's participation at the 'Nation Branding & Investment Expo 2012'.
From ProChile (See: http://www.prochile.cl):
This month we will have the visit of Mr. Felix de Vicente and Mr. Carlos Honorato, respectively, the Director and the Deputy Director of ProChile, the export promotion bureau from Chile, the agency under the Chilean Foreign Ministry's Directorate General for International Economic Relations.
This visit will start on Thursday 28th in the afternoon and will cover the Flower Auction, the Port of Rotterdam, some cities in The Netherlands and a meeting with the Ambassador of Chile. Also, they will devote some time to have meetings with interested parties.
If you are interested to have a meeting with them, please contact the office of ProChile by phone 31-70 364 5252 or by e-mail:
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