Apr 07, 2014
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Guangdong Toy Association (GDTA) have signed a Letter of Intent to join forces in organizing the Guangzhou International Toy and Hobby Fair and the Guangzhou International Stroller and Baby Product Fair starting in 2015.
Stephan Buurma, managing director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd and a member of the Extended Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, said: “Messe Frankfurt is committed to providing diversified quality trade fairs in different markets and have already achieved huge success and recognition with over 30 trade shows in… more
Apr 07, 2014
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) drew more buyers and record orders at its 20th anniversary edition held March 4-8.
The five-day show had estimated sales of US$892 million and a 6 percent jump in attendees to 19,472 visitors, including 6,171 international buyers from 141 countries and regions.
The turnout of the international and local buyers has created more business opportunities to the 503 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions who were in the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) with their latest range and wide-variety… more
Apr 07, 2014
Because of increased exhibit space demand, an additional hall will be used for the second staging of ProWine China, providing 50 percent more space. This exhibition for wines and spirits in China will take place from Nov. 12-14 in the SNIEC exhibition center in Shanghai.
ProWine China will be held alongside FHC China, the country’s leading trade fair for imported food.
The first edition of ProWine China in November 2013 drew 570 wine and spirit producers from 30 nations who presented their products to 7,650 trade visitors from China and Asia.
A number of exhibitors are expanding… more
Apr 06, 2014
Messe München International is moving ISPO BEIJING to a time slot one month earlier than usual in 2015, pushing it closer to Salt Lake City, Utah-based Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
ISPO BEIJING now will be held Jan. 28-31 at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing, and Outdoor Retailer is on tap Jan. 20-24.
This one-time change for the Beijeing-based show was necessary because of the Chinese New Year, which is celebrated during the usual date range for ISPO BEIJING.
In 2015, the Chinese New Year celebrations start Feb. 19 and traditionally last for 15 days, which… more
Mar 25, 2014
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s leading regional trade fair for the automotive industry targeting trade visitors from ASEAN, is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors when it is held March 19-21 next year at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia.
The ninth edition of the 7,500 square meters show will be organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). It is supported by the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI).
“To accommodate the projected increase in exhibitors and the high quality buyers, we are… more
Mar 24, 2014
A successful first event and three further launches in Shanghai and Singapore in 2014, coupled with the continued development of established events in Singapore, indicates i2i Group’s commitment to growth in the region.
The launch edition of CWIEME Shanghai (Coil Winding, Insulations and Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition) took place March 3-5 at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre, INTEX, and was well received by exhibitors and visitors with over 70 percent rebookings already confirmed, according to show management.
Recognizing the growth potential of China, i2i is taking… more
Mar 24, 2014
The next staging of MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies, will take place Sept. 9-11at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center.
Modeled after the sector's No. 1 global medical trade fair – MEDICA - organized annually by Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA is organized by its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
Over the years, MEDICA FAIR ASIA has become Asia's leading and most established trade fair focused on equipment and… more
Mar 24, 2014
The ITE Group continued their expansion in Southeast Asia recently when they held their first trade event in Myanmar, with the Myanmar Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition Feb. 24-26 in the capital, Yangon.
The event benefited from official support from the Myanmar Ministry of Energy, Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise and the Myanmar Energy Planning Department.
In addition, the event was sponsored by Chevron, Total and PTTEP of Thailand. The conference keynote address was provided by Myanmar’s Minister of Energy, Zay Yar Aung, and participants from 17 countries attended the event.… more
Mar 09, 2014
UBM Asia is expanding their beauty portfolio with ASEANbeauty, a beauty trade event supported by the Thai Cosmetics Manufacturers Association.
The show will take place April 8-10, 2015, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand.
"We are proud to support ASEAN beauty as the market is ready for a fair representing the Southeast Asia region,” said Ketmanee Lertkitcha, president of The Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association and supporting partner of ASEANbeauty.
She added, “The event will be the best place not only to meet potential buyers… more
Mar 09, 2014
Reed Exhibitions Greater China has made two senior appointments to keep pace with the growing size of the business and operational complexities of the local exhibition industry, according to company officials.
Edwin Tan, senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions Greater China, will be promoted to COO, effective March 1.
In his new role, Tan will support Reed China’s President Nat Wong in day-to-day operations, as well as spearheading sustainable growth initiatives for Reed across China.
Thomas Huang, having served with distinction as acting vice president of Reed Exhibitions Shanghai… more
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