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Chapter 553: Chapter 460: Procurement List (Subscribe please!)_1
Looking at Tang Kai smile at the project list, Keqi curiously asked: "Boss Tang, what have you decided to choose?"
Tang Kai was taken aback for a moment, he hesitated before saying honestly: "Young Master Keqi, I have already made my selections. Last night when I was having drinks with Leader Ling, he probably was in a festive mood and let me choose first."
Not only him, but others who were freeloading from him like Tang Liang and Wei Jun had already chosen their projects too.
Hearing Tang Kai had an advantage and chose first, Keqi was surprised but soon accepted. After all, it wouldn’t be unusual for someone so familiar with the scene to take the lead. He then curiously asked, "Boss Tang, what projects did you choose?"
At this time, everything was settled.
There was no need to hide anymore.
"All together, three factories. A tire factory, a special metals factory, and a lead-acid battery factory." Tang Kai explained. Actually, these cannot fully count as his choices. They were recommended to him by Ling, who seemed casual, yet intentional and proactive, at the drink yesterday - Tang Liang and Wei Jun had chosen the rest.
What Tang didn’t know was that the projects recommended by Ling were significant in the future planning of industries in their territory. However, they were not core technology projects; instead they were projects that made money relatively easily.
If slightly extended, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, electric cars, etc., would all largely use these materials.
Upon hearing these three projects.
Keqi realized these weren’t listed in the project directory he had. Clearly, these projects were all given to Tang Kai alone, and they didn’t involve others.
Thinking about this, Keqi enviously said, "Boss Tang, congratulations, you don’t have to compete with anyone else."
"Hehe, it’s all luck," Tang Kai politely response without showing off.
Keqi didn’t continue to ask further, he then started looking at the investment projects. Obviously, by the count of people, these project vacancies weren’t enough for everyone present to share. However, he knew that among these people, only a few would truly and sincerely, with strong financial backing, invest in projects.
Ten minutes later.
After selecting and eliminating various options, the businessmen present handed in their desired projects.
Using the same method as before.
If there was a conflict, it’d be resolved by drawing lots.
Fair and just, everything was up to luck.
No one had any complaints.
Half an hour later.
After several rounds of votes, most projects had been chosen.
Especially the delegation from the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce brought by Tang Kai, everyone who came with them had confidence in Tang Kai because they knew, Tang Kai had made a heavy investment. Since they had all come along, they couldn’t lose face by not investing. Therefore, everyone participated, although only half had invested in two projects. After all, as businessmen, they naturally wouldn’t lack a cautious heart.
Not to mention Wangsa, who represented his family by also investing in two promising projects.
Seeing all investment projects were settled.
Leader Ling then started the second phase and announced loudly:
"Alright, project selections are complete. I want to thank everybody for their support. Rest assured, we can guarantee your investment interests as long as you follow the rules, avoid tax evasion, counterfeiting, malicious competition, and comply with our regulations. Generally, you won’t be losing capital. For all investment projects, please register at the Industrial and Commercial General Administration of Xin’an Town within three days, we will arrange the follow-up matters accordingly.
Okay, now let’s start the second phase. This time, it is not about investment, but about contracts. Now, what you get in your hands is the list of goods we need to purchase in bulk. It involves most of the raw materials and service projects we need, as well as some product catalogs that will be open in the future. Those who want to become a supplier or agent can quote and purchase qualifications."
Saying this, Ling paused.
People below started murmuring again.
Looking at the two documents in their hands, the people present were more shocked than before, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
Oh my God!
What did they see?
In the first procurement list, dozens of industrial raw materials were listed, involving metals, non-metal minerals, chemical raw materials, etc., very mixed, and the procurement volume of each raw material is not small, especially many rare metals. This stuff is more expensive than gold, yet you are buying in tons.
This procurement list consists of all the procurement lists forwarded by all enterprises under the Myanmar Bank Group and most of the enterprises in the territory. After being reviewed by the ’Procurement Company’, the total quantity list was then submitted.
The list contains the estimated annual raw material procurement volume within the territory, combined for procurement which is for the price discount of mass procurement, and also convenient for management and statistics, benefitting hugely.
Of course, these raw materials will not be procured solely from the hands of these people. This contract is a one-year contract. After a year, the influence of the Myanmar Bank would be different from today, and by then, they would host another round of global raw material procurement negotiations again.
But for now, the goal is to appease the surrounding forces with money and stabilize the neighborly relations nearby.
After reading the list.
Many of the foreign businessmen present were completely flustered.
Your sister, the total value of the goods on this procurement list had exceeded one billion US dollars. It seemed a bit too overwhelming now, wasn’t it? But the question was how to settle this money. If it was real money, then it would certainly be a big business, but if it was the Asia Dollar issued by yourself, many would have to consider it.
In that case.
Someone couldn’t sit still anymore
"Leader Ling, the total value of these goods is too great, I don’t know what you will pay with?"
"It seems this gentleman has not finished reading the report. I will explain first. We will pay you the equivalent at the market price for the purchase of these items. I forgot to tell you that the foreign currency reserves of our Myanmar Bank have exceeded one billion US dollars. I think this is enough to pay for all the items on this list." Ling said without expressions.
This sentence.
Like a thunderbolt, it echoed through the hall.
And echoed through their minds.
One billion US dollars!
My goodness!
In this era, this was a juggernaut, they were encountering such financial power for the first time. Even Keqi was shocked to jump up. Even all the assets of their family combined would not add up to be this much.
This.. was just too incredible.
But since it was brought up, it most likely won’t be far from the truth.
Only a few insiders like Wangsa and Tang Kai knew about this. Seeing the surprised expressions of those around them, they couldn’t help but feel smug.
Learning about the strength of the territory.
The man no longer had any questions and sat down. He picked up the list and hurriedly get back to flipping through it to see what was left out. He was embarrassed to look like he was clueless as before.
Sure enough, on the last page, the payment method was written. These orders would span from this year to the same time next year. The contract would only be signed for one year. It stated that payments would be settled monthly according to the contract.
You can choose equivalent non-Asia Dollar currency, or opt to settle in Asia Dollar. However, not counting the local merchants, everyone else looks down on Asia Dollar. After all, who would want this unsupported currency, right?
"Leader Ling, how much Myanmar Kyat is there in your mentioned foreign currency? You know, the economy of Myanmar is lagging, and it is not easy to exchange Kyat for something valuable." Another person stood up.
"This gentleman seems to not have read carefully again. Please see the second sales list." Ling didn’t bother to explain this time.
The man’s face turned red.
He was just passing by, trying his luck in asking a simple question.
Then awkwardly sat down.
Upon opening the second list.
The people present hurriedly looked at it. Those who had looked at it before had a fervent look in their eyes and did not care about the man’s foolish question just now.
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