1. Introduction:

Last month ABHI visited HOSPIMedica India in New Delhi. Seven companies accompanied ABHI to a series of Spectaris-organised business meetings, held at the event.  In this E-newswire Cardionetics representative, Chris Francis, writes of his HOSPIMedica experiences.

More recently, ABHI exhibited at the Spring CMEF fair held in Dalian, China. See below.

This issue also highlights an ABHI working lunch (14.05.07) looking at Asia, beyond China and India. Now almost a decade since the Asian crash, why not re-consider the South East Asian hub?

Other dates for diaries are:

24.05.07 - ABHI's Export Club focusing on the Middle East

29.05.07 - An opportunity to meet with the Vice-Consul, Global Development, World Bank & Inter-American Development Bank Liaison Officer for UKTI based in the British Embassy, Washington DC 

Finally, an up-date on ABHI exhibitions:

Medica - Space sold out, but the Exhibitions Team is creating a waiting list

Arab Health - Over half of the space on ABHI's pavilion is sold out

For both exhibitions, see www.abhi.org.uk/events/ and click onto the appropriate home pages

HOSPIMedica Thailand - See section 2. below:

For other exhibition queries e-mail: exhibitions@abhi.org.uk

Theresa

2. ASEAN Markets Briefing including HOSPIMedica Thailand:

14 May, 2007 12.00 - 2.30*:

Recent years have placed China and India at the forefront of Asian focus. Not to be overlooked, however, are other markets - the one-time 'tigers' - of  the S. E. Asian hub.  This is particularly apparent when one considers the population sizes and GDP healthcare expenditures involved. 

See Espicom''s Statistics at the end incorporating:

• % sums spent on healthcare
• number of hospital beds and
• major causes of death

covering six of the key markets - Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam.

ABHI is to hold an ASEAN Markets Briefing / Working Lunch at its offices on Monday, 14 May. 

See: Complete and return Flyer to attend the Briefing.

Please note the briefing will cover HOSPIMedica Thailand, but will also include the Asian markets generally.

* Please also note the change of time for all those already signed up to attend

3. SPECTARIS-organised meetings at HOSPIMedica India '07:

Chris Francis, Cardionetics was one of seven company representatives who participated in a series of business meetings at HOSPIMedica India last month.

"The exhibition is, probably, the most supported and attended of the medical equipment exhibitions in India.  It is based on the European style with some standard shell schemes and some individual stands for larger companies"  .............

See: Hospimedica India Report.

4. CMEF '07:

The Chinese market is fast becoming a superpower in the medical device arena.  Enterprising companies have minimised their market entry risks to capitalise on its huge potential, and secure their market share.

 Paul Benton, Events Marketing Manager

The CMEF has established itself as the pivotal exhibition for the Chinese market.  The Spring Fair, once again, proved successful for exhibitors seeking valuable industry contacts.

Many exhibitors, having experienced the vibrant business climate, realise the huge potential the market has to offer.

See: UK'CMEF07 Exhibitors.

ABHI hopes to take a pavilion at the Spring CMEF 08. Will you be joining us?

Register your interest NOW.

5. ABHI's Export Club; Focus on the Middle East:

Theme: Doing Business in the Middle East
Chairman: Peter Murray (S. Murray & Co. Ltd)
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
Venue: The Middle East Association, Bury House, London SW1Y 6AX

   
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The Export Club provides exporters with an opportunity to share experiences, non-competitive information and network in a friendly, informal setting. The meeting also provides an opportunity to find out more about ABHI's international activities.

Please see the Agenda for a list of speakers.  Agenda is correct as of 17.04.07, but timings may be subject to change prior to the event.

Please note: Yvonne Dale, the British Embassy in Washington's UK Liaison Officer, was scheduled to speak at this event. However, she is now not able to do so.  Yvonne will, instead, be available to meet with companies the following week - See below:

6. Meet with Yvonne Dale, World Bank Liaison Representative - 29.05.07:

As the Global Development Liaison Officer for UKTI, Washington DC, Yvonne Dale interacts with the World Bank Group and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), both headquartered in Washington DC.

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance. The financial support provided by the World Bank to developing countries rose to US$22.3 billion in FY 2005, of this US$2.12 billion was committed to the Health Sector for developing countries globally.

Link: World Bank Health, Nutrition and Population (HNP) website.

The IDB, the oldest, regional multi-lateral development bank, is the largest source of development finance for Latin America and the Caribbean. It has 47 member countries (26 borrowing and 21 non-borrowing - including the UK).  In FY 2006 the IDB lent approximately US$6 billion and provided technical assistance grants of US$104 million.

Link: Inter-American Development Bank Health website.

See: Complete and return Flyer to book a meeting.

7. NAIDEX '07:

UKTI-organised delegates visiting NAIDEX, 24-26 April 2007

Theresa Ashford has an electronic listing of Saudi Arabian delegates visiting NAIDEX.   Companies range from well-established firms to young, but aggressive, operations, and products sought cover the wide spectrum of rehabilitation products.

UKTI has also arranged for a Germany-wide distributor / wholesaler dealing with a great variety of products for the handicapped, as well as Ireland's largest, privately-owned rehabilitation mobility supplier to visit the event.

Please contact theresa.ashford@abhi.org.uk to meet with any of the visiting delegates as well as Commercial Officers from the following markets:

• Iran
• Ireland
• Germany
• Saudi Arabia

In addition, UKTI will hold a networking coffee morning, where all visiting delegates and Commercial Officers will be present, and informal meetings will take place. 

The coffee morning will commence at 10.00 on Tuesday, the 24th in Suite 31 of  the Atrium of the NEC.

See: Map of Atrium.

Please inform Paul Pearson on paul.pearson@uktradeinvest.gov.uk if you would like to attend.

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