The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and in collaboration with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, will be hosting the first-ever Virtual National Trade Fair from January 27 to February 2, 2021, on its website virtualnationaltradefair.dti.gov.ph.

In line with the BDTP's mandate to expand the market presence of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the Virtual National Trade Fair aims to offer a digital solution to connect our MSMEs to big institutional buyers like hotels and restaurants, supermarket chains, large corporate merchandisers, and export consolidators.  100 exhibitors from the regions will be showcased, featuring products such as processed food and beverages, gifts and souvenirs, houseware and decor, fashion accessories, wearables, and health and wellness products.

Designed mainly for B2B commerce, the Virtual National Trade Fair provides MSMEs and interested buyers with a venue for transacting business online through real-time interactions via chat, video calls, or virtual meetings, particularly during the first 4 days of the event when exhibitors are expected to man their virtual booths during show hours from 10AM to 6PM on January 27 to 30. Subsequently, from January 31 to February 2, visitors can continue to visit the booths anytime and leave a message for later interactions.

Additionally, the Virtual National Trade Fair will also have a series of webinars targeted at new entrepreneurs and small businesses. The 3-day virtual sessions aim to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the right mindset and ample tools to help them in their ventures.

In lieu of the usual National Trade Fair (NTF) organized annually, the Department of Trade and Industry - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is launching the NTF Digital Mall. This is in response to the unprecedented challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has adversely impacted their operations.

To help MSMEs future-proof their businesses as they pivot to online selling, the NTF Digital Mall is a platform that offers continuous promotion of the food and non-food products from the different regions, amid the physical restrictions of the pandemic. A project of the DTI-BDTP in collaboration with the DTI-Regional and Provincial Offices, the NTF Digital Mall is an e-commerce platform inside the UB GlobalLinker site.

Formally opened on December 14, the NTF Digital Mall, like all national trade fairs, showcases the best products of 223 MSMEs from all parts of the country. Featured products include processed food and beverages, gifts and souvenirs, houseware and decor, fashion accessories, wearables, as well as health and fitness products. 

For a more convenient online shopping experience, the NTF Digital Mall features a product catalog with a facility to search for a specific product or product category. For easier transactions, buyers can connect with the MSMEs via the Viber app for secure instant messaging. Visitors will also have access to DTI webinars, and can read about the participating exhibitors' inspirational success stories. 

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