By Mbono Mdluli
Mbabane – The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has officially closed applications for traders wishing to participate and showcase their products at the Designed Giftionery 2025 Expo in Taipei, Taiwan.
The Expo is scheduled to be held from April 17 to 20, 2025.
In a statement released by EIPA on February 12, 2025, Thandeka Dlamini, Manager of External Trade Promotion at EIPA, expressed gratitude to the businesses that demonstrated interest in attending the Designed Giftionery Expo in Taiwan this April.
Dlamini indicated that successful applicants would be notified in due course and would receive assistance in preparing their goods and representatives for the Expo in Taiwan. “We would also like to extend our appreciation to TAITRA for their unwavering support in facilitating Eswatini’s participation in Taiwanese trade shows. The logistical assistance they provide is invaluable in aiding the participating businesses to establish and expand their export capabilities,” Dlamini remarked.
According to the statement, the Designed Giftionery Expo is one of Taiwan’s largest creative exhibitions, showcasing products from around the globe. The event unites the finest innovations in giftware, stationery, home decor, consumer goods, and packaging design. This year, as in previous years, Eswatini will have a designated area for locally crafted products, enabling businesses to exhibit their creations in alignment with the event’s categories.
By participating in Taiwan, these homegrown enterprises will have the opportunity to connect with buyers from various countries and penetrate the Asian market, all while showcasing the products that Eswatini can produce.
Dlamini concluded, “We would also like to remind the nation that we will soon issue a call for applications for the Taipei International Food Show, which takes place from June 25 to 28, 2025. This Expo is primarily targeted at the Food and Beverage industry and is designed for established brands with products that are export-ready. We encourage interested candidates to stay tuned for more information on our social media pages and to be innovative in their product selections when submitting their applications.”
