PARIS, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MIPIM Asia, the world's property market
in Asia Pacific, today announces the presence of three leading politicians
from Hong Kong and mainland China at its fourth edition, November 18-20, 2009.
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Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, John Tsang, will inaugurate MIPIM Asia at
the official Opening Ceremony in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre, at 9.30 am, November 18. The Financial Secretary will address
delegates before touring the MIPIM Asia exhibition floor.
The Financial Secretary will be joined at the MIPIM Asia 2009 Opening
Ceremony by Wang Bin Xin, Director of the Economic Affairs Department of China
Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong.
On the evening of November 18, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-Ngor, JP, Hong Kong's
Secretary for Development, will attend the third edition of the MIPIM Asia
Awards as Guest of Honour. The Secretary for Development will open proceedings
at the MIPIM Asia Awards with an introductory address.
"We are particularly honoured that John Tsang, Wang Bin Xin and Carrie Lam
have accepted our invitation to attend MIPIM Asia," said Paul Zilk, Chief
Executive of the event organiser Reed MIDEM. "We are committed to facilitating
international real estate business in the region and the support of three such
important political figures from Hong Kong and mainland China is a huge
encouragement to us."
Real Estate and investment executives representing over 480 companies from
mainland China and Hong Kong, will be out in force at MIPIM Asia. This year's
edition of the region's leading property business event will be turning the
spotlight firmly on the Chinese real estate industry.
"The importance of China's property sector and the interest it attracts
from international investors made China the obvious choice as MIPIM Asia's
inaugural Country of Honour," noted MIPIM Asia Director Nadine Castagna.
The MIPIM Asia 2009 Opening Keynote address will this year be given by
Professor Fan Gang, Director of the Beijing-based National Economic Research
Institute and Chairman of the China Reform Foundation.
The internationally-renowned economist, who has consulted for the Chinese
Central Government, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, will outline his vision
of the Chinese macroeconomic situation.
The MIPIM Asia conference programme will also host the China City Leaders'
Forum. Moderated by Chun Ying Leung, Chairman, DTZ Asia Pacific, the Forum
brings together senior representatives from major Chinese cities to discuss
real estate development policies and investment opportunities.
Chun Ying Leung has been instrumental in the development of land-use
policies and real estate development in mainland China, as well as being
extensively involved in the establishment of Hong Kong as a Special
Administrative Region.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MEDIA
All media wishing to attend MIPIM Asia, including the Opening Ceremony and
the MIPIM Asia Awards must register in advance (free of charge). Click
http://www.mipimasia.com/gb/press/press_registration to download the
registration form and send it back by e-mail - caroline.masiha@reedmidem.com,
adela@creativegp.com - or Fax: +33 1 41 90 67 24.
For more information on MIPIM Asia, go to:http://www.mipimasia.com
Note to journalists:
ABOUT REED MIDEM
Founded in 1963, Reed MIDEM is a leading organiser of professional,
international tradeshows. Reed MIDEM events have established themselves as key
dates in professional diaries. The company hosts MIPTV, MIPDOC, MIPCOM, and
MIPJUNIOR for the television and digital content industries, MIDEM for music
professionals, MIPIM, MIPIM Asia, MIPIM Horizons and MAPIC for the property
and retail real estate sectors.
Reed Exhibitions is the world's leading events organiser, with over 470
events in 37 countries. In 2008 Reed brought together over seven million
industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in
business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Americas, Europe, the
Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organised by 38 fully staffed offices.
Reed organises a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences,
congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 470 events serves 44 industry
sectors, including: Aerospace & aviation, automobiles, broadcasting, building
& construction, electronics, energy, oil & gas, engineering, manufacturing,
environment, food service & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, interior design,
IT & telecoms, jewellery, life science & pharmaceuticals, machinery, medical
education, printing & graphics, property & real estate, security & safety,
sports & recreation, travel.
For further information about Reed MIDEM visithttp://www.reedmidem.com
For further information:
Reed MIDEM Press office in Paris
Philippe LE GALL, Press Manager
Tel: +33-1-4190-4648
Email: philippe.legall@reedmidem.com
Nadja GRAF, Junior Press Officer
Tel: +33-1-4190-4543
Email: nadja.graf@reedmidem.com
CCG office in Hong Kong
Belinda CHAN
Tel: +852-2372-0090
Email: belinda@creativegp.com
Website:http://www.mipimasia.com
