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NEPCON China Opened with More Than 500 Exhibitors

The 22nd edition of NEPCON China (Shanghai), which ran April 25-27 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, opened with more than 500 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions.   Jointly organised by Reed Exhibitions China... more

Exhibition Space Up 25 Percent at SIAL China 2012

Annual food and beverage trade show SIAL China, a subsidiary of France-based organiser Comexposium, is expected to open at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) with 73,200 square meters of floor space spread over 6 halls – an... more

Bangalore Set for New Convention Centre

A new US$47.6 million international convention centre will reportedly be developed near the Bangalore International Airport. According to the Business Standard, the Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC),... more

1,050 Exhibitors at Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific 2012, organised by Vinexpo Overseas SAS, is expected to see the record attendance of 1,050 exhibitors from 28 countries and 14,000 global buyers. The three-day trade show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition... more

MIFF 2012 Opens With 433 Exhibitors

The Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF) completed its first edition after the shows’ acquisition by UBM plc earlier this year.   MIFF was held March 6-19 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and Matrade Exhibition &... more

Las Vegas Sands Eyes Asian Expansion

The Las Vegas Sands Corp announced plans to further expand its portfolio of integrated resorts (IR) across Asia, where company chairman and CEO, Sheldon Adelson, specifically highlighted South Korea, Japan and Vietnam for two IRs in each destination... more

AIMEX Switches Format to Run Every Two Years

The Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX), organised by Reed Exhibitions Australia, announced a change in frequency of the show. AIMEX will be held every two years instead of four starting from 2013 in response to the support... more

Global Sources Lowers First Half Guidance

Last week, NASDAQ-listed B2B media company Global Sources released an update on its first half revenue forecast.   Revenue forecast has been revised down from the previous range of US$108 million to US$110 million to the range of US$104 million... more

UBM to Launch Ecobuild India in 2013

UBM plc announced the launch of Ecobuild India in 2013. The event will be held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai April 16-18..   Ecobuild India 2013 will be organised by UBM’s two subsidiaries, UBM Build Environment and UBM... more

Exhibitors Up 10 Percent at FILMART Hong Kong

The 16th edition of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), saw a record 640 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions attend the four-day event at the Hong Kong... more