HONG KONG, Jan. 5--Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Attracts World's Largest Jewellery Retail Chains Buyers The organizer of HONG KONG JANUARY INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY & WATCH SHOW 2006 today announced that the response from local and international buyers planning to attend the Hong Kong January Show 2006 has been overwhelming. Over 5000 registrations have been processed, and this number is expected to grow as the event nears. The Hong Kong January Show 2006 is the first international event exclusively dedicated to trendy designs jewellery and watches, loose diamond, pearls and gemstone materials, and will be held at the newest exhibition place "AsiaWorld-Expo", from 17-20 January 2006, and the seminar programmes will be started on January 16. "The fact that Hong Kong January Show 2006 offers a platform for business matching and partnership opportunities has attracted numerous professional buyers from around the world," said B.K. Chow, Show Director, World Trade Fair Ltd. "Buyers from USA, U.K., Germany, Japan, mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, Latin America and even Cambodia have confirmed their attendance for this first-ever exclusive event. Their presence will bring about valuable learning experiences and marketing opportunities for many aspiring designers and jewellery enthusiasts," he added. Unlike other Asian jewellery and watch events, Hong Kong January Show 2006 is a one-of-a kind trade-only event. The January Show has a strict admission policy. It is not open to the public, details can be found on www.januaryshow.com or call +852-81197968. Hong Kong January Show 2006 aims to attract an impressive group of 8,000 international and regional buyers, including U.S. supersellers Zale Corp., Ben Bridge Jeweler, and many others. Other confirmed buyers that are expected to attend this first-ever only trade event in Asia. "The lack of a focused event in spring season for regional and international designers and professional buyers prompted us to organize this new and vibrant event to cater to a multi-billion dollar industry," said B.K. Chow, Show Director for Hong Kong January Show 2006. "We are confident that Hong Kong January Show 2006 will set the benchmark for Hong Kong and international buyers and suppliers reaching out to the jewellery and timepiece community around the world," he added. Media Contact: Mr. B.K. Chow Tel: +852-3165-8425 Fax: +852-3165-8447 SOURCE World Trade Fair Limited --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--