ADVERTORIAL
Southeast Asian
countries receive boost
The Malaysian Wood Expo 2019 (MWE 2019) is a not-to-be-missed
show that is the first true gathering of top exhibitors in Southeast Asia.
By the Malaysian Timber Council
The Malaysian Timber Council is a co-organiser of MWE 2019.
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ointly organised by the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)
and wood magazine publisher, Panels & Furniture
Group, MWE 2019 is scheduled for 19 to 21 November
2019 at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
MWE 2019 is expected to attract the finest international
wood-based manufacturers, exporters as well as
woodworking machinery suppliers and buyers that will tap
into the unlimited opportunities which some of the fastest-
growing Southeast Asian economies have to offer.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as
the third largest economy in Asia and fifth largest economy
in the world, offers great opportunities with its recovery of
exports and robust domestic demand. Since 2006, ASEAN’s
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has stood steadily at 5.3%
and total exports from the ASEAN economies rose by 14.7%
to USD1.322-billion in 2017. With several free trade
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agreements under its belt, trading with ASEAN countries can
lead to a wealth of business opportunities. Ranked as the
second most competitive economy within the ASEAN bloc,
Malaysia – with its well-developed infrastructure, sound
political climate, strategic geographical location and
business facilities – makes it an excellent gateway into
ASEAN. Malaysia is also a good timber manufacturing hub
for export to ASEAN countries which have a combined
population of over 640 million and a GDP of USD2.8-trillion.
Both organisers – MTC and Panels & Furniture Group –
have pulled out all the stops to make MWE 2019 a
successful event. All is in place to make MWE 2019 an
important tool in one’s business wheelhouse.
MWE 2019 will feature market trends, new products and
is the place where the trends of tomorrow will be revealed
to all industry delegates.
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