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/Diversified Australia appoints new General Manager
Diversified Australia announced the promotion of Laura Reddaway, recently served as Head of Product, to General Manager, with immediate effective. In the new role, Reddaway will oversee the Australian division’s strategy, commercial performance and growth initiatives. She will bring her experience in the events industry, with a strong background in commercial leadership, business development and product strategy. She will also work closely with the leadership team to strengthen the business, develop its people and continue delivering value to customers and industry partners.
Netsun posts good performance in 2026
Zhejiang Netsun, the Shenzhen-listed B2B e-commerce platform, reported its financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2026, with revenues of US$90.9 million, jumping 48% year-on-year. The company’s net profit posted a 436% growth from the first nine months in 2025, reaching US$1.41 million. Diluted earnings per share in the nine-month period were RMB 0.04 (US$0.060).
HKTB secures Vinexpo Asia in Hong Kong in 2027-2031
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced to partner with Vinexposium, a leading organiser wine and spirits trade events in the world, for five years. Under the partnership, Vinexpo Asia, the international wine and spirits trade exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, will be held in Hong Kong from 2027 to 2031, and plan to expand its scale of the event and take it beyond the exhibition halls.
62,000 buyers at HKTDC’s autumn fairs
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded its Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, and Exo Expo Asia, drawing some 62,000 buyers from 152 countries and regions. The Lighting Fair was held from 27th to 30th October 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), while the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and the Eco Expo took place concurrently at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), from 26th to 29th October 2026.