Quick takes

TCEB targets Cambodia

The indefatigable team at TCEB look to growth opportunities in Cambodia. The events market there certainly has plenty of room to expand.

Feathr secures US$11 million investment

Feathr, an event technology platform that aims to help associations and event organisers “leverage data to create personalized and effective marketing,” has kicked off 2020 with a new round of funding.

Large fintech B2B expo held in Macau

As Hong Kong tentatively returns to business as usual after six months of (sometimes) violent protests, Macau holds its largest edition of iFX Expo – focused on fintech, a segment that Hong Kong hopes to dominate.

Alibaba expected to send billions in red envelopes

During the coming Chinese New Year holiday, families and friends typically exchange red envelopes stuffed with cash. This holiday, Alibaba’s Taobao expects to facilitate the exchange of two billion RMB (US$290 million) in e-red envelopes. China is moving faster than any other country towards a cashless society and this trend will, no doubt, shape how transactions are completed at both B2C and B2C exhibitions.