105th Canton Fair Closes Today
The 105th Canton Fair ended this evening after a 3-phase exhibition which lasted for 4 weeks. Amidst the global crisis, the transaction volume dropped by about 17% compared to last session. Machinery remains to be the leading export product, accounting for nearly 43% of the total trade volume. Most commodities have recorded decreases in trade, whilst food products and shoes have seen a slight increase. Furthermore, boosted by a strong market demand, medical and paramedical products surprised everyone by jumping nearly 35%. In spite of the decrease in trade, Europe, the Middle East and the United States ranked top 3 in terms of transaction volume. New markets such as Argentina, India and ASEAN countries have also shown a significant growth in the amount of transactions.

(source from www.nanfangdaily.com.cn)

Guangzhou-Foshan Automatic Year-Ticket system on tolls to be Put in Use This Year
Foshan is soon to start using an automatic system on the city's road tolls to scan vehicles using year-round tickets. 18 toll lanes will soon be equipped with this mechanism, 9 of which are scheduled to be put into use later this year. The new automatic system will increase efficiency and fluidify traffic flow.

Health Declaration Form Required for Those Entering HK
The Department of Health of Hong Kong announced yesterday that from today onwards, all people entering Hong Kong are obliged to fill in a health declaration form, as part of the plan to tackle the A/H1N1 virus.

Surge in Registration for Travelling on and before Mother's Day Recorded
The May Day Holidays have just come to an end but before you all get settled back into your work habits, let's not forget that this Sunday will be Mother's Day, a good excuse to get away from the city. According to major travel agencies in Guangzhou, many travelers have signed up to tour packages leaving this week. A day trip to somewhere new is indeed a nice idea to please your parents, and what's more, now is the time to do it,  as the prices of most packages have been cut by nearly half compared to last week.