Oct 08, 2014
Reed Exhibitions has joined forces with Korea-based K.Fairs Ltd. on Kormarine, Korea’s largest international maritime industry event that has attracted more than 1,000 exhibiting companies and 40,000 visitors from 70-plus countries.
“As the third largest economy in Asia, we recognize that Korea houses huge market potential. Kormarine is Reed’s debut into the nation’s burgeoning maritime industry,” said Mike Rusbridge, chairman and CEO of Reed Exhibitions.
He added, “Reed is optimistic we will rapidly expand our Korean presence even further in future.”
Kormarine, an international marine… more
Oct 08, 2014
With less than a month to go until Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition 2014, more than 3,500 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions already have been confirmed to take part in the fair’s 20th anniversary edition.
To meet the strong demand in the industry for eco-friendly and sustainable products, technology and services, the All About Sustainability zone returns to the fair again, expanding this year by 148 percent, with a total of 32 exhibitors taking part.
The zone has been split into two sections: an Educational Zone and ecoBoutique display area. The former… more
Oct 08, 2014
INDOPLAS, INDOPACK (incorporating INDOPROCESS) and INDOPRINT 2014, held recently in Jakarta, attracted more than 22,000 trade professionals from Indonesia and the surrounding region, a 20 percent increase compared to the last event held in 2012.
A total of 362 exhibitors from 19 countries participated – 30 percent more than in 2012.
The three exhibitions showcased a range of the latest technology and equipment for the plastics, packaging, processing and printing sectors.
“It is very encouraging to see such a notable increase in exhibitors and visitors at the three exhibitions. This is a clear… more
Oct 08, 2014
More than a week after students took to the Hong Kong streets demanding that Chief Executive C.Y. Leung step down from his post, as well as for full democracy and voting rights, the protest groups are much smaller and have not impacted the exhibition industry in the city, according to the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association.
The protests began when three pro-democracy student leaders were arrested after a class boycott and their supporters were tear gassed. Tens of thousands of protestors flooded the streets as a result.
“HKECIA wishes to confirm to all… more
Sep 08, 2014
Global Gaming Expo Asia (G2E Asia) 2014, organized by the American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions, was a major success in its eighth year.
The event saw a record-breaking audited attendance of 8,233 daily attendees—an astounding 36 percent increase, compared with the 2013 event.
The showfloor encompassed 8,640 square meters (up 16 percent from 2013) with 160 exhibitors (up 13 percent from 2013) representing more than 80 countries.
“To be able to provide a record-breaking forum for the best and brightest in the Asian gaming market through G2E Asia, we are thrilled and humbled at the… more
Sep 08, 2014
Food ingredients Asia (Fi Asia), billed as Asia's biggest trade show and meeting in Food Ingredients industries, will be held in Jakarta for the third time.
It will be a biggest and highlighted meeting event for business players in food industry around the globe. The world's leading food ingredient trade show, which will be held Oct. 15-17at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, is an opportunity for Indonesian business players to introduce their products and to penetrate Asian markets while obtaining the latest information about food ingredient businesses.
"This will be third edition Fi… more
Sep 08, 2014
The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the world’s largest timepiece event, ended Sept. 7, with more than 19,000 buyers, up 2 percent, compared with the previous year.
Buyers from a number of key and emerging markets recorded significant growth, including the United Kingdom (23 percent), France (14 percent), Germany (7 percent), the Chinese mainland (8 percent), India (37 percent), Korea (30 pecent) and Thailand (28 percent).
The fair, staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch… more
Sep 08, 2014
Japan is Asia’s largest market for merchandising licensed products accounting for 70 percent of the Asian market for licensed merchandise (source: Japan Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, 2012).
Being a strong and mature market, it is an ideal market to build reliable relationships and serves as a keystone of Asia at the vanguard of marketing trends in Asian countries.
LICENSING JAPAN is Japan’s leading international B-to-B trade show for characters and brands and this year’s edition of was successfully held from July 2-4 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.
The show collectively gathered a… more
Aug 26, 2014
The second running of Reed Exhibition’s World Smart Energy Week Osaka is expected to attract around 200 exhibitors and 20,000 trade visitors to Intex Osaka next month.
Organised by Reed Exhibitions Japan, the three-day trade show will take place Sept. 3-5.
World Smart Energy Week Osaka will feature four specialised exhibitions this year with PV Expo Osaka and PV System Expo Osaka being joined by two newly launched events – Battery Osaka and International Smart Grid Expo Osaka.
The show is expected to double in size from last year, and feature notable exhibitors including Yingli Green Energy,… more
Aug 26, 2014
Kuala Lumpur will chalk up another notch of “firsts” with the upcoming 2014 Toastmasters International Convention, set to be held Aug. 20-23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
For the first time in its 90-year history, Toastmasters is holding its International Convention outside of North America and across the globe in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
This convention, which targets 2,000 participants from around the world, is estimated to generate RM32.4 million in economic impact for Malaysia.
According to Zulkefli Haji Sharif, CEO of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), “The… more
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