HKECIA’s chairman to step down

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Hong Kong, 6th May: Stuart Bailey, Chairman of the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) at the next AGM, will step down from the role, after a decade of service.

Bailey was quoted, “It has been both an honour and a privilege to lead this organisation, and I am deeply thankful to the members who placed their faith in me five times over. I hope that, through diligent work and steadfast commitment, I have repaid that trust – ensuring that the business of supporting Hong Kong’s exhibition and convention industry has continued as smoothly as possible, weathering local and global challenges to the best of our ability. This has been one of the professional highlights of my career, and despite the many obstacles encountered, I have thoroughly enjoyed contributing to the conversation and discovering creative solutions to overcome them.”

Bailey is founder and CEO of Bailey Communications. After stepping down of the role of Chairman of the HKECIA, Bailey will be Honorary Life President of HKECIA, which he will continue to support the Chairman and the association.

RX expands WTM portfolio to India

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India, 27th April: RX Global, a world leading events and exhibitions company, announced to expand its World Travel Market portfolio to South Asia by launching WTM Spotlight India, a new B2B marketplace designed to connect global travel suppliers with India’s international travel market.

The inaugural edition of WTM Spotlight India will take place from 2nd to 4th March 2027, running at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, delivering real commercial outcomes by bringing together international destinations, travel brands, airlines, technology providers, and India’s most influential travel buyers. In addition, the new show will also be built around a curated buyer model, targeted market focus, and data-led insights.

WTM Spotlight India positions itself as the leading marketplace for international travel partnerships to connect the right buyers and suppliers, with the combination of global reach with a focused India-specific approach.

Jonathan Heastie, Portfolio Director of Travel at RX, said, “WTM Spotlight India represents a strategic evolution of the World Travel Market portfolio. India is no longer just a high-growth market – it is becoming a defining force in global travel. This platform is designed to bring structure, clarity and commercial focus to that growth, enabling the industry to connect with the right partners and unlock long-term opportunity.”

RX’s World Travel Market portfolio includes World Travel Market London, Arabian Travel Market, WTM Africa, WTM Latin America, and the newly added WTM Spotlight India.

Netsun narrows loss in FY2025

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Hangzhou, 29th April: Shenzhen-listed Zhejiang Netsun released its results for the year ended 31st December 2025, with revenues of US$75 million. This represents modest decrease of 6.0% year-on-year. The company attributed the decrease in revenues to the decline in income from the supply chain business during the reported period.

The company narrowed its net loss from US$3.1 million in 2024, down to US$1.9 million in 2025. Due to the provision for bad debts on receivables decreased, the company posted a narrowed net loss in 2025.

In terms of business segments, more than 85% of the total revenues were generated from the supply chain business, amounting to US$64 million, which dropped 5.2% year-on-year. The second largest business segment, Internet services, generated revenues of US$6.4 million and accounted for 8.6% of the total revenues.

Made-in-China.com’s revenues up 16% in Q1

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Nanjing, 30th April: Last week, Focus Technology, the operator of Made-in-China.com which is a B2B sourcing platform, reported revenues of US$74 million in the quarter ended 31st March 2026, which is a year-on-year increase of 16%.

However, the company’s net profit posted the decrease of 13% in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the same quarter last year, amounting at US$14 million in the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share in the three-month period were RMB 0.3037 (US$0.044). The company’s management did not comment on its performance for the reported period.

As of 31st March, Made-in-China.com reported 30,294 registered members on its platform and in which, 12,766 members paid for Made-in-China.com’s AI service.

Quick takes

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RX launches new digital platform

RX Global announced to launch a new digital platform, RX NOW, designed to redefine how people discover, connect and do business at live events. RX NOW will deliver smarter, more personalised and more productive journeys onsite, supported by real-time data and AI-powered personalisation, to provide measurable value for both attendees and exhibitors.

Clarion appoints new EVP of Energy

Exhibition organiser, Clarion Events North America, announced the appointment of Wayne Bishop Jr. as Executive Vice-President of Energy. In the new role, Bishop will oversee Clarion Events North America’s Energy portfolio. He has more than 30 years of experience in electric power and energy sectors, he will bring expertise, a strong network of relationships, and a proven track record in strategy, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

95,000+ global buyers attend HKTDC’s seven events

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded seven flagship lifestyle and licensing events, with more than 95,000 buyers from 134 countries and regions to source and business negotiations. The seven events are: Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Fashion InStyle, Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong, Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS), and Asian Licensing Conference (ALC).

400+ booths at Global Sources Sports & Outdoor

Hong Kong-based Global Sources opened its Global Sources Sports & Outdoor at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) in Hong Kong, running from 27th to 30th April 2026. Under the theme of “Selecting Great Products, and Even Better Factories”, the show featured more than 400 booths, presenting categories of camping, hiking, watersports, urban fitness and trend-forward outdoor lifestyle. It is targeted to attract about 10,000 professional B2B buyer visits. Running concurrently with the show, Global Sources Summit covered topics of the theme “Athletic Performance Meets Innovation”, including fitness technology, sports fashion fusion, virtual sportswear and ESG sourcing.