Over 100 NCBA Bank Commercial and SME Banking customers today started their trip to China, for a market exposure trip hosted by the bank, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs.
The trip, a continuation of the market exposure trips organized by the bank since 2016, is part of NCBA’s ongoing commitment to empower its SME and Commercial Enterprises clients by exposing them to global trade connectivity, emerging markets, and diverse industry opportunities.
NCBA business customers on this trip will not only be able to source for trading equipment and goods, but also receive firsthand insights into the latest business trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics that define China’s status as a global trade powerhouse.
Participants will have the chance to engage with industry leaders, visit key business districts, and explore opportunities in sectors such as green energy, manufacturing, technology, logistics, and more in major cities such as Hong Kong, Foshan, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
The bank will provide, as a value add to the customers, a range of financial solutions to further support its customers’ business growth including exclusive preferential foreign currency rates for USD, business banking loans, and financing options for imported goods.
“NCBA’s commitment is to play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of the Kenyan economy. SMEs and Commercial enterprises play a significant role in the development of Kenya’s economy. Therefore, we have innovated tailor-made financial solutions, experiences and opportunities for our customers, over and above core banking, as a catalyst to scaling their businesses,” said Mr. Tirus Mwithiga, Group Director, Retail Banking, NCBA.
“We are thrilled to offer our customers this invaluable opportunity to explore new business avenues and establish connections in one of the world’s leading trade hubs and we believe that the growth of our customers’ businesses through these global markets exposure will contribute directly to the Bank’s growth and that of the country’s economy,” he added
The 12-day trip will allow participants to engage in various business activities where they will attend the Canton Fair, visit manufacturing industries to forge strategic partnerships, and experiencing China’s diverse culture and tourist attractions.
Trip Itinerary Summary
9.10. 2024- Departure From Kenya
10.10.2024 – Arrival in Hong Kong
• Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport
• Welcome dinner and itinerary briefing
11.10.2024 – Hong Kong City Tour
• Full-day city tour: Victoria Peak, Symphony of Lights, Victoria Harbor Cruise
12.10.2024 – Hong Kong to Shenzhen to Guangzhou
• Transfer to Shenzhen, company visit, panoramic tour
• Transfer to Guangzhou via Chinese Bullet Train, check-in at the hotel
13.10.2024 – Guangzhou Market Visits
• Visit various wholesale markets
14.10.2024 – Guangzhou Wholesale Markets
• Market exposure visits
15.10.2024 – Canton Fair
• Attend Autumn Canton Fair Phase I
16.10.2024 – Foshan Visit
• Visit Foshan Furniture Mall
• Visit ceramics and sanitary ware markets
• Chimelong Circus Show
17.10.2024 – Guangzhou
• Leisure day for shopping or attending Canton Fair
• Farewell dinner
18.10.2024 – Free Day at Leisure
NCBA’s purpose is to inspire greatness and the Bank will continually drive capacity building initiatives aimed at helping our Business Banking customers scale their businesses to the next level. Aligned to the Bank’s purpose, SMEs yearning for greatness can reach out to their Relationship Managers to sign up for the next international market exposure trip. Potential Customers can visit any NCBA Bank branch countrywide to open a Business account so as to enjoy these and more benefits.