• EU Policies: Environment - Green Week and Business Green Days 2006 on biodiversity
  ( 16-03-2006 )
  

• New handbook on B2B e-markets and online directories
  ( 10-03-2006 )

• 4 EICs campaign associates of Sustainable Energy Europe 2005-2008!
  ( 06-03-2006 )

• EU Policies: Information Society and e-business Launch of ".eu" Top Level Domain
  ( 23-02-2006 )

• EU Policies: Employment and Social - European Year of Workers' Mobility 2006
  ( 12-01-2006 )

• Peter Mandelson EU Trade Commissioner Remarks to the International Trade Committee of the European Parliament, European Parliament, INTA Committee Brussels ( 21-03-2006 )

• Better Regulation: Commission consults to simplify construction directive ( 20-03-2006 )

  Under current rules, standards, and technical approvals for construction products used on works are heavy and complicated

• Council adopts improved rules on agricultural quality products ( 20-03-2006 )
  

  The Agriculture Council has today adopted two regulations to clarify and streamline rules for the registration of protected geographical indications (PGIs) and protected designations of origin (PDOs) …

• EU Trade Commissioner Mandelson proposes progressive duty following finding of dumping of Chinese and Vietnamese leather shoes ( 23-02-2006 )
  

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On 1 January, Austria took over the role of Presidency of the Council of the European Union from the United Kingdom .

Trading with the EU

EU Policies:  Customs and Taxation

VAT: Member States can apply reduced rates of VAT on labour intensive services until 2010

Trade Fair Data – Germany

Germany is the world's number 1 for international trade fairs.  The AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry's website provides enormous information about trade fairs and exhibitions in Germany and worldwide

EU Cooperation Profile

Ref:	MCP-PRC-05-002
Kind of business:	A trading company in Macau dealing in kitchen appliances, cooking stoves, and bathroom facilities etc looks for representative agents in Europe to develop the European market. The company owns a cooking stove manufacturing factory in the Guangdong province of China , producing a variety of kitchen appliances.
Desired form of co-operation:	To look for agents in Europe to represent their products. The potential partners need to have a strong distribution network in the field, and provide customers with products that meet their needs and requirements.
Origin:	Macau S.A.R.
Contact us for more details:	Euro-Info Centre, Macau

Ref:	MCP-PRC-06-001
Kind of business:	A design and manufacturing firm from China dealing in automotive components, communication products, and home appliances etc, is seeking for clients in Europe . The company designs and manufactures die casting tools and products for its clients and will deliver to them in time upon requested.
Desired form of co-operation:	They want to look for agents or representatives in Europe for their products. The potential partners should be able to supply RFQ, and PO about die casting. They can also establish cooperation with the potential partners to open up a factory together.
Origin:	Shenzhen, P.R.China
Contact us for more details:	Euro-Info Centre, Macau

For further information about the above profile, please contact us at Tel: 713338, Fax: 713339 or email to eic@macau.ctm.net

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