Tech Research Asia joins Informa TechTarget’s Omdia

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London, 7th August: Informa TechTarget’s Omdia announced to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with the addition of the Tech Research Asia (TRA) team.

The TRA team will join Omdia’s operations in key APAC markets to strengthen Omdia’s ability to serve clients with deep regional insight, established enterprise relationships, and recognized expertise across the partner and channel landscape.

The addition of TRA will build on Omdia’s established strength in channel and enterprise IT. It will also deepen Omdia’s capabilities in advising technology vendors and partners, reinforcing its leadership in delivering trusted insights across global markets.

Bill Morelli, President of Omdia, commented, “Bringing the TRA team into Omdia marks an important step for our team. Their deep understanding of the enterprise and channel landscape in APAC significantly strengthens our regional offering. As we expand our community and support more clients across the region, their expertise will be a major asset.”

iQIYI seeks for second listing in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, 7th August: iQIYI, Chinese online entertainment platform owned by Baidu, is seeking to raise US$300 million for a listing in Hong Kong this year. However, the company declined to comment.

According to Bloomberg, IQIYI is currently listed in the U.S. and is exploring a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

iQIYI, with an estimated of over 400 million monthly active users, offers a wide range of content from Chinese historical drams to major Hollywood movies. The company generated revenues of HK$8.13 billion (US$1.05 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, which is a year-on-year growth of 9%. However, the net profit declined 72%, down to HK$205 million (US$26 million).

Messe Berlin’s ITB China announces partnership in China

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China, 11th August: MICE Meeting Point, organised by Messe Berlin’s ITB China and hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural and Tourism, announced to form a strategic partnership with the China Association of Travel Services’ MICE Committee.

The event will be held in Beijing, running from 11th to 12th September 2025. The MICE Committee is a national industry association representing some 3,000 members from leading travel organisers, online travel agents and related companies, while Messe Berlin’s ITB brands organises events in Berlin, Mumbai, Shanghai and Singapore every year.

The collaboration will accelerate professional development within China’s business events industry and strengthening international cooperation.

Lydia Li, Deputy General Manager of Messe Berlin (China), said, “Our mission of this year’s MICE Meeting Point is to build an open, professional, and sustainable cooperation platform that connects global meetings and events resources with China’s MICE and business travel market. We are very pleased to partner with the MICE Committee of the China Association of Travel Services to jointly advance high-quality growth and international connectivity across the industry.”

Quick takes

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Techtextil India 2025 to debut “ReCycle Zone”

Organised by Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, Techtextil India 2025 will launch a dedicated “ReCycle Zone” in partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers India (SPE India) for the technical textiles sector. The exhibition will run from 19th to 21st November 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

1,800+ exhibitors at HKTDC’s Food Expo and concurrent fairs

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened its Food Expo together with five theme fairs at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The 35th Food Expo, 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo, and 11th Home Delights Expo will take place from 14th to 18th August 2025; while the trade-focused 3rd Food Expo PRO, and 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be held from 14th to 16th August 2025. The five fairs will feature some 1,890 exhibitors, showcasing global gourmet foods and wines, teas, health and beauty products, and home appliances.

Informa TechTarget releases Q2 2025 performance

Informa TechTarget announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025, with revenues of US$120 million, down 1.6% year-on-year. The revenues generated in the first half of 2025 were US$224 million, a year-on-year 4% decline. However, the company will deliver positive momentum, with the strategic and operational actions already taken beginning to have a positive impact on performance.

IEG’s revenues up 13% in first half

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) released its half-yearly financial report as at 30th June 2025. Revenues in the report period were €149 million (US$175 million), a year-on-year increase of 13%. However, net profit in the six-month period dropped 16% year-on-year, amounting at €17 million (US$20 million). In the full year of 2025, the company expects a turnover of between €257 million (US$301 million) and €262 million (US$307 million).