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/Sarawak’s BCCK expands event capacity
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, Malaysia, will have new event capacity. Target to complete in 2028, the new facility, BCCK2, will be located directly adjacent to the current venue. BCCK2 will consist of a flexible main hall of 5,936 m2, a multipurpose hall, 20 breakout rooms, and a riverside concourse. After completion, the entire BCCK facility will have 34 breakout rooms, two large halls, and multiple multipurpose event spaces.
HKTDC appoints new Executive Director
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has appointed Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director, as its Executive Director with effect from 1st October 2025, succeeding Margaret Fond, who is to retire. Ms Chong, currently a Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, has served the HKTDC for more than 30 years. She has overseen exhibition and digital businesses since 2022. In the new position, she will lead the HKTDC to support Hong Kong small- and medium-sized enterprises to explore business opportunities internationally via its global network.
TCEB appoints Supawan Teerarat as President
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) appointed Supawan Teerarat as its President, effective 1st August 2025. She has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors, with expertise of organisational management, event management, bidding for major events, and destination management. She has held various positions at TCEB when serving the bureau in 16 years. She will bring extensive knowledge of the business events industry to the new position.
100+ exhibitors at inaugural edition of JIOSH+W
The first edition of JIOSH+W – Japan International Trade Fair for Occupational Safety & Health + Well-being took place at INTEC OSAKA, running from 16th to 19th July 2025. Organised by Messe Düsseldorf Japan Ltd., the event featured 104 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions, occupying 170 booths, presenting technologies and products that are particularly functional, sustainable and advanced, and on top, well-designed and smart.