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HKTDC’s International Healthcare Week concludes

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded its International Healthcare Week (IHW), including Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH), and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair). ASGH brought more than 80 healthcare leaders and experts from around the world, exploring the future direction of the industry and collaboration opportunities, attracting over 2,900 participants from 42 countries and regions. While Medical Fair featured some 300 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, showcasing MedTech, GeronTech, and green solutions. Some 13,000 buyers from 57 countries and regions attended Medical Fair.

Cvent releases APAC meeting destinations list for 2025

Cvent released its list of the Top 10 Meeting Destinations in Asia-Pacific for 2025, with Singapore led the list, followed by Bangkok and Sydney. Other Top 10 destinations are Tokyo, Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Seoul, Shanghai and Beijing.

Brisbane Truck Show draws record breaking attendance

Brisbane Truck Show 2025 posted a record of attendance, with 54,790 patrons. Organised by Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA), Brisbane Truck Show is a transport industry event in Australia, running at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC).

Alibaba Group and SAP announce strategic partnership

The leading e-commerce company in China, the Alibaba Group, announced a strategic partnership with SAP SE, to jointly accelerate enterprise innovation and digital transformation through advanced cloud and AI technologies. Under the partnership, SAP’s industry-leading enterprise software will be combined with Alibaba Cloud’s secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities.