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2D Lotto Result Today March 18 2021 Thursday based on PCSO Draws
METRO MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is drawing the official 2D Lotto Result Today Thursday March 18, 2021, for 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM draws. Check your tickets here to find out if you won!

2D Lotto is also known as Ez2 Lotto. It is one of the most popular digit games in the Philippines. The PCSO conducts live draws via social media for this game at 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM every day.

2D Lotto Result Today March 18, 2021:
2PM: 25-08
5PM: 17-22
9PM: 22-18

(View latest 2D Lotto Results here)

Congratulations for winning today’s lucky combinations! For P10,001.00 and up, excluding the Jackpot Prize, prizes can be claimed in PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Head Office.

For P24 up to P10,000, prizes can be claimed at the Lotto outlet where you bought your ticket or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your are in.

https://youtu.be/rEBki1sZxjg

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

How to Play 2D Lotto:

Using the 2D Lotto playslip, select a set of two (2) numbers from a field of 1 to 3. You may also play the Lucky Pick (LP) if you do not have any number in mind. After marking your chosen numbers, mark the amount that you’re going to play for each combination. Play amount varies from PhP12.00 to PhP600.00 inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

You can also mark “Rambolito” if you want to play the 2D Lotto System bet. The minimum play amount is 12.00 per 2-number combination.

In playing via Advance Draws, mark how many consecutive draws you want to play in the DRAW panel. You can play the same numbers and play type for six (6) consecutive draws.

Pay 12.00 for each play per draw.

You win 4,000.00 for every 12.00 play, if your selected 2-number combination match the winning 2-number combination in exact order. If you have selected the winning 2-number combination and have chosen the “Rambolito” game, you win 2,000.00 for every 12.00 play.

Previous Result:

Reminders from PCSO:
- You must be 18 years old or older to buy 2D Lotto Tickets or claim your 2D Lotto winnings.
- The 12.00 play amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)
- Players have the sole responsibility for checking the accuracy of the data printed on your ticket(s) including bet type, bet amount, the draw date you want to enter and the numbers you want to play.
Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 18, 2021
3D Lotto Result Today March 18, 2021 Thursday Based on PCSO Draws
METRO MANILA – Here is the official 3D Lotto Result today, Thursday, March 18, 2021 from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) based on 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM live draws online.

3D also known as Swertres is one of the most popular digit games in the Philippines. The PCSO releases official 3D result / Swertres result for 8 March 2021 at 2pm, 5pm and 9pm. Refresh this page after the scheduled draw time to see the latest results.

3D Lotto Result Today March 18, 2021 from PCSO (Swertres):

2pm: 657
5pm: 336
9pm: 952

(View latest 3D Lotto Result here)

Congratulations to all the winners. if you did not make it in today’s draws, don’t worry, there are still more draws to come. 3D Swertres tickets are still at P20 each. Please check this post regularly for the latest 3D Swertres Lotto results from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

Only persons aged 18 and above are allowed to play Swertres Lotto. Players are responsible for checking the accuracy of the data printed in their tickets.

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

https://youtu.be/rEBki1sZxjg

How to play Swertres Lotto / 3D Lotto
- Select your Swertres number combination by marking one (1) number out of numbers 0 to 9 in each of the three columns.
- Mark LP (Lucky Pick) if you want the terminal to choose the number combination for you.
- Select your play amount.
- Mark Rambolito if you want to play Rambolito 3D Lotto System Bet.
- For Advance Plays, mark the number of consecutive draws in the Draw panel.
Where to Claim 3D Lotto Prize/s

For P10,001.00 and up, excluding the Jackpot Prize, prizes can be claimed in PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Head Office.

For P24 up to P10,000, prizes can be claimed at the Lotto outlet where you bought your ticket or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your are.

Previous Result:

Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 18, 2021
Lugh announces the creation of the first French Digital Asset pegged to the Euro

The Lugh Company announces the creation of the first French digital asset pegged to the Euro, in partnership with Coinhouse, a leading French player in crypto-asset investments for individuals and professional investors, in a trustworthy environment built with key experts such as Societe Generale. As a first step, the Lugh (EUR-L) digital asset will be made available on the Coinhouse platform to facilitate crypto asset trading for individual or professional investors, seeking to hedge against the risk of volatility on these markets. Once this step is completed, the Lugh Company aims to develop new financial services based on blockchain technology.

In order to guarantee the stability of the Lugh (EUR-L), for each digital asset issued, one euro will be held in a dedicated bank account. The Lugh Company has thus developed an environment of trust around its digital asset: the project is supported by experts in their field, such as Societe Generale, the account holder of the issuing company, and PwC France and Maghreb which has been called on to issue a report each month on the number of Lugh (EUR-L) tokens issued and the balance of the associated bank account held with Societe Generale.

In addition, this digital asset has been presented to the French regulatory authorities and is willing to comply with the current regulatory framework. Technologically, the Lugh Company will benefit from the expertise of SCEME, developer of the emission and management platform of Lugh, Nomadic Labs, a French specialist of the Tezos blockchain technology on which will the Lugh (EUR-L) will be issued, and Casino Group, which considers this project an opportunity to develop new and innovative means of payment and loyalty programs in the future.

About Lugh

Lugh is positioned as the first player to issue stable digital assets pegged to the euro in a trustworthy environment. These digital assets will be made available to players in the financial and commercial sectors to enable them to create new and innovative use cases for their customers.

About Coinhouse

Coinhouse is a Digital Asset Service Provider (PSAN), a leading player in France for crypto-currency investment for individuals and professionals. It is a French company offering crypto asset management and transaction services since 2015 and the first company to have obtained mandatory registration of its activities within the Autorite des Marches Financiers (numero d’enregistrement AMF: E2020 – 001).

About PwC France and Maghreb

PwC in France and Maghreb provides consulting, audit and legal services with the strategic ambition to help reconcile the needs of business, the economy and society. PwC entities in France and Maghreb bring together more than 6,000 people, who share their skills across an international network of over 284,000 professionals in 155 countries. Since 2017, PwC France and Maghreb has developed market leading expertise in blockchain and crypto assets thanks to its Blockchain Lab, which draws on a multidisciplinary team of 40 experts in France and over 200 more internationally.

These specialists work in fields as far ranging as strategy, cybersecurity, crypto asset audit, token compatibility, regulatory law, cyber law, crypto asset taxation, functional and technical architecture and smart contract review. Visit www.pwc.fr

About Sceme

Sceme is a key player for the issuance of digital assets, the management and monitoring infrastructures of new digital currencies. Created in 2020, the company was founded by specialists in blockchain and electronic payment environments. Sceme supports its customers from the specification and development phases of digital assets and their governance. It also provides their customers with a management platform integrating on-chain control and accounting tools.

About Tezos

Tezos is smart money, redefining what it means to hold and exchange value in a digitally connected world. A self-upgradable blockchain with a proven track record, Tezos seamlessly adopts tomorrow’s innovations without network disruptions today. To learn more, visit Tezos.com

Press Contacts
Lugh Company: Olivier Ou Ramdane, presse@lugh.io
Coinhouse: Julien Moretto, julien.moretto@coinhouse.com

March 18, 2021
Agilex Biolabs Showcases Advanced Immunoassay and Immunobiology Services at Bio-Europe Spring 2021

Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s largest and most technologically advanced specialist bioanalytical laboratory for clinical trials, today announced it will showcase its world-class immunoassay and immunobiology services for regulated bioanalysis at Bio-Europe 2021.

Dr Kurt J. Sales Agilex Biolabs’ Director Immunoassay said:
“Our experienced team can develop or transfer a method for any biologic to support pre-clinical GLP or clinical studies. Our world-class laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment including Gyrolab Xplore, MSD Quickplex 120, Luminex Magpix, BD FACSymphony A3 flow cytometer and soon to be released, digital droplet quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Our scientists have expertise and experience to solve the most complex immunogenicity and drug tolerance issues, often encountered in immuno-oncology studies in both an early phase and later phase setting.”

Agilex Biolabs also features a rebate of up to 43.5% on clinical trial bioanalytical services spend as part of the Australian Government clinical trial attraction program.

Learn more: Take a briefing with our Scientists at Bio-Europe via PartneringOne. Login Here https://informaconnect.com/bio-europe-virtual/

Or Book a Briefing with us before you start your next clinical trial. https://calendly.com/agilexbiolabs/15min

Agilex Biolabs also has the leading certifications including OECD GLP Recognition with NATA (Australian Government OECD GLP Compliance monitoring authority) and ISO 17025 Accreditation for global recognition.

Australian clinical trials have remained open for business and Agilex Biolabs is a designated essential service so clients can be assured of study continuity.

Australia has led the world in keeping COVID-19 numbers down to almost zero across the country by acting swiftly to minor outbreaks.

The company has recently expanded its labs by more than 30% to accommodate biotech demand from APAC, EU and the USA. Watch the New Labs Walkthrough Video Here https://www.agilexbiolabs.com/new-labs-video

Agilex Biolabs has more than 100 staff which includes 75 dedicated laboratory staff.

About Agilex Biolabs https://www.agilexbiolabs.com/

Agilex Biolabs, Australia’s leading bioanalytical laboratory, has more than 24 years’ experience in performing regulated bioanalysis, including quality method development, method validation and sample analysis services. We have successfully supported hundreds of preclinical and clinical trials around the world where customers choose Australia for the streamlined regulatory process and access to the world’s most attractive R&D rebate of more than 40% on clinical trial work conducted in Australia.

We offer services for both small molecules and biologics for PK, immunogenicity (PD) and biomarker bioanalysis utilising the two platforms of LC-MS/MS and Immunoassay.

Agilex Biolabs Media Contact:
Kate Newton
Media@AgilexBiolabs.com

March 17, 2021
6/55 Grand Lotto Result Today Wednesday March 17 2021 from PCSO
METRO MANILA – Here is the official 6/55 Grand Lotto Result today, Wednesday 17 March 2021, based on the official draw result of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Please refresh this page after the 9PM draw to view the result.

The Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot starts at P29.7 million (net of agent’s prize commission). The jackpot grows each time there is no winner. If there are more than one jackpot winner, the jackpot prize will be divided equally among the winners.

6/55 Grand Lotto Result Today March 17, 2021:
[ 06-01-28-13-26-45 ]

Jackpot prize: P265 Million

How to Play 6/55 Grand Lotto:
- You have to be at least 18 years old to play. In your playslip, select six numbers from 1 to 55 or mark Lucky Pick (LP) for a computer generated numbers.
- GrandLotto 6/55 ticket costs 20.00 each 6-number combination per draw.
- You may play the same number combination for 6 consecutive draws by marking the chosen number of draws in the DRAW panel. You may also opt to play SYSTEM to have more chances of winning.
To win the jackpot, you must match your 6-number combination to the numbers drawn. Consolation prizes are also available for anyone who matches any 3, 4, or 5 numbers.

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

https://youtu.be/CT3mldnhmPs

Reminders from PCSO:
You must be at least 18 years old to buy UltraLotto 6/58 Tickets or claim your Grand Lotto 6/55 winnings. The 20.00 play amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)
Players have the sole responsibility for checking the accuracy of the data printed on your ticket(s) including bet type, bet amount, the draw date you want to enter and the numbers you want to play.

Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos, or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 17, 2021
PCSO 6/45 Megalotto Result for March 17, 2021 Wednesday from PCSO
METRO MANILA – Here is the 6/45 Megalotto Result Today March 17, 2021 based on the official 9PM draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Check your tickets here for the winning number combination. You could be the next millionaire!

Megalotto 6/45 give players three chances per week to become MILLIONAIRE! Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY.

6/45 Megalotto Result Today March 17, 2021
[ 02-28-36-35-03-43 ]

To win the Jackpot, you must match all 6 numbers in any order.

The Initial Jackpot Prize (IJP) for Megalotto 6/45 is P8,910,000.00 (net of agent’s prize commission). If no one wins the jackpot in a particular MegaLotto 6/45 draw, the prize amount is carried forward into the next MegaLotto 6/45 draw.

If there is more than one jackpot winner, the Jackpot prize will then be divided equally among all the winners.

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

https://youtu.be/rEBki1sZxjg

How To Play 6/45 Megalotto:
- Pick six numbers from 1 to 45 or choose Lucky Pick (LP) and let the computer pick the 6-number combination for you. MegaLotto 6/45 costs 20.00 each per play per draw.
- You can even play your selected numbers up to six consecutive draws in advance by marking the preferred number of draws in DRAW column on the playslip. If an error is made, mark the VOID box to indicate that the board is cancelled.
- You may also try playing SYSTEM plays to increase your chance and prizes to be won. For the total amount of winnings per System play, please refer to the MegaLotto 6/45 System Play Prize Payout Chart below.
Reminders from PCSO:

You must be at least 18 years old to buy MegaLotto 6/45 Tickets or claim your MegaLotto 6/45 winnings. The 20.00 play amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)
Players have the sole responsibility for checking the accuracy of the data printed on your ticket(s) including bet type, bet amount, the draw date you want to enter and the numbers you want to play.

Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 17, 2021
2D Lotto Result Today March 17 2021 Wednesday based on PCSO Draws
METRO MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is drawing the official 2D Lotto Result Today Wednesday March 17, 2021, for 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM draws. Check your tickets here to find out if you won!

2D Lotto is also known as Ez2 Lotto. It is one of the most popular digit games in the Philippines. The PCSO conducts live draws via social media for this game at 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM every day.

2D Lotto Result Today March 17, 2021:
2PM: 27-27
5PM: 23-16
9PM: 05-29

(View latest 2D Lotto Results here)

Congratulations for winning today’s lucky combinations! For P10,001.00 and up, excluding the Jackpot Prize, prizes can be claimed in PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Head Office.

For P24 up to P10,000, prizes can be claimed at the Lotto outlet where you bought your ticket or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your are in.

https://youtu.be/rEBki1sZxjg

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

How to Play 2D Lotto:

Using the 2D Lotto playslip, select a set of two (2) numbers from a field of 1 to 3. You may also play the Lucky Pick (LP) if you do not have any number in mind. After marking your chosen numbers, mark the amount that you’re going to play for each combination. Play amount varies from PhP12.00 to PhP600.00 inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST).

You can also mark “Rambolito” if you want to play the 2D Lotto System bet. The minimum play amount is 12.00 per 2-number combination.

In playing via Advance Draws, mark how many consecutive draws you want to play in the DRAW panel. You can play the same numbers and play type for six (6) consecutive draws.

Pay 12.00 for each play per draw.

You win 4,000.00 for every 12.00 play, if your selected 2-number combination match the winning 2-number combination in exact order. If you have selected the winning 2-number combination and have chosen the “Rambolito” game, you win 2,000.00 for every 12.00 play.

Previous Result:

Reminders from PCSO:
- You must be 18 years old or older to buy 2D Lotto Tickets or claim your 2D Lotto winnings.
- The 12.00 play amount is inclusive of 20% Documentary Stamp Tax (DST)
- Players have the sole responsibility for checking the accuracy of the data printed on your ticket(s) including bet type, bet amount, the draw date you want to enter and the numbers you want to play.
Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 17, 2021
3D Lotto Result Today March 17, 2021 Wednesday Based on PCSO Draws
METRO MANILA – Here is the official 3D Lotto Result today, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) based on 2PM, 5PM, and 9PM live draws online.

3D also known as Swertres is one of the most popular digit games in the Philippines. The PCSO releases official 3D result / Swertres result for 8 March 2021 at 2pm, 5pm and 9pm. Refresh this page after the scheduled draw time to see the latest results.

3D Lotto Result Today March 17, 2021 from PCSO (Swertres):

2pm: 3-3-9
5pm: 6-9-3
9pm: 5-8-4

(View latest 3D Lotto Result here)

Congratulations to all the winners. if you did not make it in today’s draws, don’t worry, there are still more draws to come. 3D Swertres tickets are still at P20 each. Please check this post regularly for the latest 3D Swertres Lotto results from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

Only persons aged 18 and above are allowed to play Swertres Lotto. Players are responsible for checking the accuracy of the data printed in their tickets.

Other Results: 2D | 3D | 6/58 | 6/55 | 6/49 | 6/45 | 6/42 | STL

https://youtu.be/rEBki1sZxjg

How to play Swertres Lotto / 3D Lotto
- Select your Swertres number combination by marking one (1) number out of numbers 0 to 9 in each of the three columns.
- Mark LP (Lucky Pick) if you want the terminal to choose the number combination for you.
- Select your play amount.
- Mark Rambolito if you want to play Rambolito 3D Lotto System Bet.
- For Advance Plays, mark the number of consecutive draws in the Draw panel.
Where to Claim 3D Lotto Prize/s

For P10,001.00 and up, excluding the Jackpot Prize, prizes can be claimed in PCSO Branch Offices in your area or at the PCSO Head Office.

For P24 up to P10,000, prizes can be claimed at the Lotto outlet where you bought your ticket or at the PCSO Branch Offices in your are.

Previous Result:

Please ensure that you check your numbers at the official PCSO website. BusinessNews.ph cannot be held responsible for any misprints, typos or inaccuracies that lead to any financial loss or failure to claim winnings.
March 17, 2021
Trintech Integrates Automated Financial Close Solution to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Powerful Together: Adra(R) by Trintech Now Available in Microsoft AppSource

Trintech, a leading global provider of integrated Record to Report software solutions for the Office of Finance, today announced its automated financial close solution is integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance. The integrated solution is now available in Microsoft AppSource to provide greater control and insight for Dynamics 365 Finance customers.

“With Adra’s unified and seamless integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, finance and accounting departments can automate key parts of their financial close process that would otherwise require human intervention,” said Darren Heffernan, President, Mid-Market at Trintech.

“This integration combines the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance with the most comprehensive financial close solution for organizations into one seamless experience that will increase the efficiency and accuracy while simultaneously reduce the cost and risk across your financial close process.”

Just a few of the many benefits finance & accounting departments will gain include:
- Visibility across all tasks in the financial close process
- Control and automation of reconciliations
- Shortened close cycle through efficiency gains
- Automated notifications of balance changes throughout the close
- Reduction in write-offs
“Trintech’s Adra Suite helps maximize the value of a company’s investment in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance by delivering greater insights while mitigating risk, reducing errors and improving your overall financial close process,” said George Glantschnig, General Manager, Dynamics 365 Finance, Globalization, Project Operations, Human Resources at Microsoft.

Currently deployed by over 1,800 companies across the globe, the Adra Suite provides cloud-based, financial close and reconciliation solutions for companies looking to quickly increase the efficiency, control and visibility for all key areas of the financial close process including: balance sheet reconciliations (Adra Balancer), transaction matching (Adra Matcher), financial task management and controls (Adra Task Manager), and reporting (Adra Analytics).

For more information on this integration, please click here. https://pr.report/A9VsESj0

About Trintech

Trintech Inc., a pioneer of Financial Corporate Performance Management (FCPM) software, combines unmatched technical and financial expertise to create innovative, cloud-based software solutions that deliver world-class financial operations and insights. From high volume transaction matching and streamlining daily operational reconciliations, to automating and managing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journal entries, disclosure reporting and bank fee analysis, to governance, risk and compliance – Trintech’s portfolio of financial solutions, including Cadency(R) Platform, Adra(R) Suite, and targeted tools, ReconNET(TM), T-Recs(R), and UPCS(R), help manage all aspects of the financial close process. Over 3,500 clients worldwide – including the majority of the Fortune 100 – rely on the company’s cloud-based software to continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and strategic insights of their financial operations.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Trintech has offices located across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and the Nordics, as well as strategic partners in South Africa, Latin America and the Asia Pacific. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Media Contact:
Kristina Pereira Tully
Vested
Tel: +1-650-464-0080
trintech@fullyvested.com

SOURCE: Trintech, Inc.
March 17, 2021
HKTDC International Sourcing Show opens tomorrow
Online-and-offline fair helps businesses capture new opportunities

As global sourcing becomes increasingly digitalised in the wake of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March) and will enable buyers and suppliers to engage through a dedicated online exhibition platform that also features business matching and video conferencing tools. Once the pandemic situation eases, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.
In response to the pandemic’s impact on trade exhibitions globally, the HKTDC is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show that will be held in both online and physical formats. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March). At an online media briefing held today to introduce the event, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau gave an overview of the show’s highlights.

As the pandemic continues to keep people apart, the online International Sourcing Show enables buyers and suppliers to conduct meetings and stay connected through an exclusive online exhibition platform that offers business matching and video conferencing functions. Once the pandemic situation has eased, businesses can join the physical show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 26 to 29 July to explore further opportunities.

In addition to exhibiting in the usual formats, some exhibitors have opted to use 3D virtual booths to promote their brands and products in more eye-catching ways.

Hybrid sourcing model to become standard under new normal
Over the past year, numerous physical exhibitions around the world have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the pandemic. The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) estimates that the industry contracted by 68% globally in 2020 compared to the previous year, affecting deals worth around US$370 billion. Despite this challenging environment, many Hong Kong businesses reacted quickly, beginning to promote their products through online platforms to gain new customers and orders. The HKTDC reacted to the situation with a flexible and innovative approach, strengthening its online services and migrating physical fairs online. It also launched an upgraded hktdc.com Sourcing platform that has won the support of suppliers and buyers alike.

Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Although the global pandemic situation remains volatile, the release of COVID-19 vaccines and the commencement of mass vaccination programmes make us optimistic that trade activities can begin to return to normal. However, we believe that international trade exhibitions will continue to be held online through the first half of 2021. Even when the pandemic eases, we expect a hybrid model of online and offline sourcing to become a dominant trend.”

He added: “To help Hong Kong businesses adapt to an increasingly digitalised sourcing model, the HKTDC has set up quality online platforms and support services and has leveraged e-commerce capabilities and new technologies to provide a seamless online-to-offline (O2O) experience for suppliers and buyers. The online-and-offline model of the International Sourcing Show will create synergy between the two exhibition formats. We will also mobilise the HKTDC’s network of 50 offices worldwide to help exhibitors and buyers make the best possible preparations.”
- Four themed categories highlight quality lifestyle products and solutions
  The International Sourcing Show is the first online-and-offline exhibition organised by the HKTDC. With the theme “Your Source of Inspiration”, the show integrates the seven HKTDC trade fairs* that were originally scheduled to run in spring 2021. From tomorrow (17 March) to 29 July, the show will highlight a broad range of quality lifestyle products and solutions under four main categories:
- Smart Home: Featuring an extensive selection of houseware, home textiles and furnishings, including household and furniture items.
- Smart Play: Showcasing a range of baby products and toys and games, spanning baby care, nursery products and interactive and educational games.
- Smart Style: Highlighting an eclectic mix of fashion products, gifts and premiums as well as printing and packaging solutions.
- Smart Tech: Displaying a wide variety of tech products, including electronics, lighting and medical and healthcare products employing the latest technologies.
Businesses offered new product video production service
More than 1,400 companies from 20 countries and regions will exhibit at the show. Among them are 19 group pavilions, including the Department of Commerce of Jiangsu, Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) and the Taiwan Toy & Children’s Article Manufacturers Association. In addition to exhibiting in the usual formats, some exhibitors have opted to use 3D virtual booths to promote their brands and products in more eye-catching ways. The HKTDC has also launched a product video production service to enable resource-strapped SMEs to design and produce videos to promote their products and help them catch the attention of buyers.

Webinars to help enhance marketing skills
The HKTDC has invited more than 60 industry luminaries to share their insights in 17 webinars. A number of highlighted webinars will be held during the first three days of the online show (17 to 19 March), including “International Sourcing Outlook”, “Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions” and “Utilising Licensing to Expand Your Business”. This arrangement will allow buyers and exhibitors more time to focus on business matching on subsequent days of the online show (that is, from 22 to 31 March).

Highlighted speakers include Devin Dai, Director of Category Management at Alibaba.com, Shinya Hisanaga, Director of Buying and Logistics at AEON Stores (Hong Kong), Flavien Serra, Founder of DTL Sourcing, Fione Tan, Co-founder of 28Mall.com, and Benson Ng, Hong Kong Business Consulting Leader at EY.

To help SMEs gear up for the new O2O hybrid sourcing model, the HKTDC is also launching the “Let’s Go Phygital: Power Up for the New Normal” seminar series with the support of AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The first round of seminars will be held in March during the International Sourcing Show and will include sessions such as “International Sourcing Outlook” and “Survive and Thrive: Leveraging End-to-end E-commerce Solutions”.

Furthermore, the show will continue to feature Click2Match, an AI-powered online business matching platform. Buyers and suppliers can use the tool to enjoy functions such as a meeting planner, video meetings, live chat and e-business card exchange, helping them to overcome barriers under the pandemic and build business connections around the world.

* The seven fairs are: the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Houseware Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong International Home Textiles & Furnishing Fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week, HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, and the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair. The latter event is co-organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Co (HK) Ltd.

Websites:
International Sourcing Show: https://isshow.hktdc.com/online/en/
hktdc.com Sourcing: https://sourcing.hktdc.com/
Photo download: https://bit.ly/3lf9iHE

About the HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Janet Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4369, Email: janet.ch.chan@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org
March 16, 2021