Meorient applies listing in Hong Kong

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Hangzhou, 25th December: On 24th December 2025, Zhejiang Meorient Commerce & Exhibition Inc. submitted an application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) for the issuance of overseas listed shares (H shares) and listing on the Main Board of the HKEX.

According to Meorient, the listing will need be approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), HKEX, and also relevant government departments, regulatory agencies. The process remains uncertainty due to the requiring consideration of market conditions.

RX Greater China’s leadership realignment

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Shanghai, 23rd December: Chinese subsidiary of international exhibition organiser, RX Global, RX Greater China, announced the realignment of its leadership structure to strengthen its leadership bench for the long term while enhancing speed, decision-making, and agility across its key portfolios and growth platforms.

The subsidiary will expand responsibilities within its leadership team. Lanny Zhang, Thomas Huang, Alex Wang, Maria Zhang and Chris Zang will take on enhance roles, with a new General Manager will be appointed in 2026 to further strengthen leadership capacity. The company will build a resilient, future-ready organisation and accelerate progress through the realignment.

Michael Cheng, President, RX Greater China, said, “As we enter 2026, these changes position us to deliver even greater impact and value for our customers and partners. We are investing in leadership strength and agility to ensure we can move faster and adapt to a rapidly changing market.”

Messe Frankfurt joins Automation Expo in Thailand

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Pattaya, 19th December: International exhibition organiser, Messe Frankfurt, has expanded its portfolio of Electronics & Automation Technologies events in the Southeast Asia, by co-organising Automation Expo with GMTX Co Ltd.

The upcoming edition of Automation Expo will run from 25th to 27th February 2026, at the Nongnooch International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICE) in Pattaya. The collaboration will extend Messe Frankfurt’s presence in Thailand to connect the region’s manufacturers with the international expertise and resources of the global network.

The event is expected to feature some 150 exhibitors and attract a professional audience of company owners, investors, factory managers, system integrators and engineers, covering 7,500 m2 of exhibition space. The event will present technologies across every stage of the production cycle, from factory floor systems to enterprise-level infrastructure. Conference programme be held alongside with the exhibition, offering technical insights across more than 50 topics.

Mr Wolfgang Marzin, President & CEO of Messe Frankfurt Group, was quoted, “Messe Frankfurt currently organises 11 events and conferences worldwide as part of its Electronics & Automation Technologies portfolio, covering smart and digital automation, intelligent motion and power electronics, alongside energy management solutions. With this new addition, we are reinforcing our commitment to supporting Thailand’s manufacturing sector through the next phase of digital transformation, ensuring that both local SMEs and multinational enterprises benefit from the same high standards and international connections found in our events worldwide.”

New intelligent manufacturing show in Southeast Asia

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Bangkok, 29th December: International exhibition organiser, Deutsche Messe, will launch a new show, Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026), focusing on intelligent manufacturing and advanced technologies.

The new show will be jointly organised by Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd. of DLG Exhibitions & Events Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. (HMF China), the subsidiary of Deutsche Messe, showcasing innovative products and technologies across 12 major sectors.

Running from 22nd to 24th July 2026, at the IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, IME 2026 will provide a platform for global companies to connect with the Southeast Asian market. It is planned to occupy an exhibition area of 10,000 m2 and attract 200 exhibitors from China and overseas. Four industry forums and one China-Thailand technology exchange and equipment trade matchmaking event will be held during the exhibition, to promote cooperation and resource sharing across the industrial value chain.

Quick takes

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Baidu to spin-off and separate listing of Kunlunxin

Baidu, the leading Chinese language Internet search provider, announced the company proposed to spinoff and separate listing of the H shares of Kunlunxin (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., a non-wholly owned subsidiary, on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). It will show Kunlunxin’s value to attract investor focused on the AI chip sector and support the effort to unlock the value of Baidu’s AI-powered businesses.

Macau visitor arrivals up 18% in November 2025

Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reported its number of visitor arrivals in November 2025, with 3,345,683 visitor arrivals, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%. Same day visitors (2,035,555) grew 31.5%, while overnight visitors (1,310,128) were up 2.1%. However, the average length of stay dropped by 0.2 days year-on-year, down to 1.0 day, due to the growth in the proportion of same-day visitors in the total number of visitors; while the figure of overnight visitors remained unchanged at 2.3 days.

HKTDC to open three trade fairs

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will open three trade fairs on 12th January 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The 52nd Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, and the 17th Hong Kong Baby Products Fair are organised by the HKTDC, while the 24th Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair is jointly organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. The three trade fairs will feature more than 2,6000 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, with a newly launch pavilion, “Pop & Play”, bringing about 150 trendy IPs.