Under a multi-colour shower of confetti, guest of honour, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister declared the IFFS/AFS 2010 open with great excitement and renewed optimism.  The opening ceremony took place on 9 March 2010 and was officiated with strong presence of several embassies, government and trade agencies, international furniture associations, media, exhibitors, buyers, trade visitors and business associates.