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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


The press conference held in late-January for inaugural 3F Export scheduled in September, 2016 in Dongguan, southeastern China.

Brand New “3F Export Furniture Fair” to Start Up in Dongguan in Sept., 2016

Inaugural Trade Fair to Occupy Some 100,000 Square Meters at Guangdong International Exhibition Center

Jan 30, 2016

To further impress global buyers with China’s leading status in the global market for furniture, an inaugural furniture trade fair featuring exhibits totally targeted at overseas markets, Dongguan 3F Export Furniture Fair (or abbreviated into 3F Export), will start up in September, 2016 at the Guangdong International Exhibition Center in Dongguan, southeastern China, as a brand new sidekick for t...


The CIFF is renowned as the barometer of China's furniture industry, Asia's furniture sourcing center and a globally influential trade fair.

Globally-influential China Int'l Furniture Fair 2016 to be Staged March and Sept. in Guangzhou and Shanghai

5,000-plus exhibitors and 250,000 buyers from about 200 countries expected

Jan 26, 2016

Inaugurated in 1998 to tap the immense potential of the growing middle class and upscale segment in China as well as the burgeoning furniture industry in the nation, China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) is set to celebrate its 2016 anniversary in the China Import & Export Fair Complex and PWTC Expo in Guangzhou in March, and later in the National Convention & Exhibition Center in Shanghai in...


Beijing Woodwork Fair 2016 will herald its 16th anniversary from June 1 through 4, 2016 at the China International Exhibition Center, PR China (photo courtesy of show organizers).

Beijing Woodwork Fair 2016 to Highlight Growing Trend for Next-Generation Safety Shield for Knives & Blades

Globally known makers to be present at specialized exhibition zone to echo this trend

Jan 11, 2016

Biennially held in Beijing, China to serve as not just a business platform for global woodworking machinery and furniture industries, but a show window that provides visitors a close look at trendsetting technologies in the line, the International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Manufacturing Equipment and The International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery Supplies and Access...


Chinese consumers' growing sophistication and eye for detail continue to drive growth especially in customized furniture.

CIFM / Interzum Guangzhou 2016 to Continue as Asia's Most Influential Fair for Furniture, Woodworking Machinery and Interior Decor

All booths in international halls already booked

Jan 08, 2016

Widely recognized as Asia’s largest and most influential trade fair for furniture production, woodworking machinery and interior decor materials, CIFM / Interzum Guangzhou (China International Furniture Machinery & Furniture Raw Materials Fair Guangzhou) looks set once again to allow the numbers to speak for themselves, with its organizers, Koelnmesse of Germany and China Foreign Trade Centre, ha...


MIFF 2015 opened March 3-7 at the Putra World Trade Centre and Malaysian Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malaysia. (photo courtesy of UBM Malaysia)

MIFF 2015 Rounds Off with US$865 M. in On-Site Orders amid Growth Slowdown of Emerging Economies

Over 18,000 buyers and visitors were present to drive business opportunities at the venue

Apr 15, 2015

Despite IMF (International Monetary Fund)’s latest report on global economic growth forecasts casting shadow to outlooks in emerging markets, which shows the overall GDP growth rate in emerging countries, including China, Brazil and Russia, to slow to 4.3% and 4.7% in 2015 and 2016, respectively, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2015, reportedly the Southeast Asia’s biggest furni...


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Nine Highlights Are Being Presented at the 33rd 3F

Mar 16, 2015

The 33rd 3F, a five-day, three-show event comprising the International Famous Furniture Fair (Dongguan) and Famous Furniture Woodworking Machinery & Material Fair (IFM) and Homedecor Fair and China Rosewood Furniture Fair, has just opened at the Dongguan International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangdong, southeastern China, today, and is presenting nine different highlights to impress p...


CIFF 2015 will be held in March in Guangzhou and September in Shanghai, set to drive higher China's furniture industry.

CIFF 2015 Set to Boost China's Furniture Industry

Feb 11, 2015

Beginning in 1998 to sever as a growth locomotive for China’s furniture industry, China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) will start its 2015 anniversary in China Import & Export Fair in Pazhou, Guangzhou, in March, and then in National Convention & Exhibition Center in Hongqiao, Shanghai, in September. The two locations are in capital cities of the Pearl River Delta and the Yangtze River De...


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3F Gets Well-Prepared for International Buyers

200 Sheraton Rooms to Be Given Away to Overseas Visitors

Jan 14, 2015

Dongguan, China -- International Famous Furniture Fair (abbreviated as 3F) has announced that 200 free rooms in Sheraton Hotel are reserved specially for international buyers attending the trade fair held March 16-20, 2015. “Nowadays, global market is definitely becoming an important part of Chinese furniture manufacturers’ strategies. Therefore, as one of the biggest furniture trade p...


TIFS 2014 showcases the latest boutique products for the year.

TIFS 2014 Stages Furniture with Smart Features and Interior Decor Tech for Graying Society

One Taiwanese supplier showcases recyclable cabinets made of paper

Jun 19, 2014

By MICHELLE HSU The 2014 Taiwan International Furniture Show (TIFS), organized by the Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers Association (TFMA) and held Feb. 21-24 at the Taipei World Trade Center, is a major global furniture exhibition held in Taiwan. This year, an international seminar was held alongside with the topic “Micro Apartment & Furniture Design” to explore how the global solitary lifestyle...


IAFP members at IFEX 2014.

IFEX 2014: A Showcase for Indonesia's Furniture and Handicraft Industries

A prime source of eco-friendly products with designs inspired by nature

May 16, 2014

By JUDY LI The furniture and handicraft industries have played an important role in Indonesia’s economic development, and are a major source of jobs there, supplying employment (directly or indirectly) for more than three million people. Both industries have a very long value chain that intersects with several other sectors, producing a large multiplier effect which benefits the artisans who s...