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Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 20 local companies have confirmed that they will be taking part in the upcoming China Asean EXPO 2008 to be held in Nanning from October 22 to October 25, 2008.

Brunei Darussalam's exhibitors will have two pavilions to showcase their unique products to attract investment and promote tourism — (1) "Cities of Charm" and (2) Commodities & Trade.

Under the "Commodities & Trade" pavilion, Brunei exhibitors will be divided into different sections such as food and beverages, handicraft and manufacturing, as well as ICT.

According to the Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources, as of October I, a total of seven companies have confirmed their participating in the food and beverages, handicraft and manufacturing sector. They are Hasmit Shield Roofing Manufacturing, Superwater Marketing,

Sabli Food Industries, Ridah Handicraft and Asians Taste, Sahamada Corporation, Marimin Sdn Bhd and Mahkota Crystal SDN BHD.

Meanwhile, the 13 agencies which will be taking part in the ICT sector are Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam, CfBT Education Services, Alif Technologies, Linknet Solutions Cyberunal e-Service, iCentre, Brukiosk communication, Indah Sejahtera Development and Service John Harith Computer, Mimit Technology, the Rumbian Nation, Westegrets Technologies and Service and HAD Technologies.

Some 12 officials from the Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and Brunei Economic Development Board will be accompanying the local exhibitors in Nanning.

Twenty-five representatives from various associations and industries have also informed the Ministry of Industry & Primary Resources that they will be visiting the China Mean EXPO 2008.

At the "Cities of Charm" pavilion, Brunei will be featuring its popular destination for tourists and promoting the unique culture of Brunei's people.

Since 2004, the China Asean Expo has been a great success bridging investments between Asean member countries with China. Last year, Brunei was the country of honor of the 4th CAEXPO and the local exhibitors have since received an encouraging response from the Chinese market. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin