HKTDC opens optical fair and wine fair

Hong Kong, 8th November: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened two trade fairs this week, the 25th Hong Kong Optical Fair and the 10th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, both held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

The Optical Fair took place from 8th to 10th November, welcoming a record 800 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions. First time exhibitors were from Denmark, India and Sweden.

The Wine & Spirits Fair opened on 9th November and will run until 11th November. It is expected to feature about 1,070 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.

180 exhibitors at UBM’s Taiwan Jewellery Fair

Taipei, 2nd November: Hosted by UBM Asia’s Taiwan Branch and the Taiwan Jewelry Industry Association, the 5th Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2017 was held from 3rd to 6th November at Taipei World Trade Center in Hall One.

Positioned as Taiwan’s premier international B2B jewellery trade show, the fair featured 180 exhibitors from 11 countries, occupying over 300 booths covering categories including loose diamonds, pearls, coloured gemstones to jewellery tools and equipment.

ILDEX Indonesia 2017 attracts 9,000+ visitors

Jakarta, 30th October: Recently, VNU Exhibitions concluded its ILDEX Indonesia 2017 – the third edition of its International Livestock and Dairy Meat Processing & Aquaculture Exposition. The organiser reported that the event welcomed over 9,100 trade visitors from 47 countries.

Jointly organised by VNU Exhibition Asia Pacific Limited and Federasi Masyarakat Perunggasan Indonesia (FMPI), VNU’s partner in Indonesia, ILDEX Indonesia 2017 showcased 230 exhibitors from 34 countries presenting the latest high-tech equipment and business solutions serving the livestock and aquaculture industries.

Global Sources’ opens Gifts & Home show in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 18th October: Global Sources opened its Gifts & Home show on 18th October at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) in Hong Kong. The show runs until 21st October. It features primarily creative gifts, premiums and home products from Global Sources’ “Verified Suppliers” from across Asia – with the majority from China.

According to the company, highlights of this edition include Cool Design Gallery, Design Corner, Creative Product Demo Zone, Color Trends Area by Pantone and a New Sourcing Markets Pavilion. The “Global Sources Gifts & Home” exhibition will be re-branded as “Global Sources Lifestyle” beginning with the autumn 2018 edition of the event which will run from 27th to 30th October 2018.

IFAT India 2017 attracts 6,700+ visitors

Mumbai, 4th October: The fifth edition of IFAT India was held from 26th to 28th September 2017 at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) in Mumbai attracting 6,765 visitors. That represents year-on-year growth of roughly 30%.

IFAT India 2017 showcased 184 exhibitors, a 28% increase over the previous year. This year’s edition covered approximately 8,100 m2. Products categories covered by the show included water, sewage, refuse and recycling. According to Messe München, 54% of exhibitors were international coming from 18 countries – including Germany, China, Switzerland, Austria and the U.S.

480+ exhibitors at VietWater 2017

Ho Chi Minh City, 11th October: Positioned as Vietnam’s leading international water supply event, VietWater 2017 will be held from 8th to 10th November 2017 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, featuring more than 480 companies from 38 countries and regions.

Organised by UBM Asia, products at the show will include cutting-edge technologies, solutions, products and equipment serving key sectors including: water supply, sanitation, waste water treatment, purification and desalination.

Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting moves to Dongguan

Dongguan/Shanghai, 18th October: Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting (BEWC) has historically alternated between Beijing and Shanghai. Beginning in 2018, the show will alternate between Dongguan and Shanghai.

The first Dongguan edition of BEWC will be held at the GD Modern International Exhibition Center running from 8th to 11th May 2018. According to Messe Essen GmbH, selecting Dongguan as the new event location was in part due to Dongguan’s rise as one of China’s largest and most important industrial centres.