Quick takes

Physical edition of Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair returns

The 9th edition of the Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair will take place at New Delhi’s Pragati Maidan between 2nd to 4th October. The long-awaited return of the physical fair will bring together over 200 exhibitors, more than 850 brands and over 15,000 unique jewellery designs.

MyCEB pushes to reopen fully vaccinated business events industry

Considering Malaysia’s growing COVID-19 vaccination rate and downward trend of new daily infections, the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has pleaded for the government to resume fully vaccinated business events as soon as possible. MyCEB claims that events are essential contributors to economic recovery and should be re-designated from social to business activities given their economic, creative and developmental value.

Thailand drafts four-phase reopening plan

Thailand has developed a four-phase plan to reopen the country to fully vaccinated international travellers. From 1st to 31st October, the pilot phase will open the four beach resort destinations of Phuket, parts of Surat Thani, Krabi and Phang Nga to foreign tourists. The next phases will then reopen additional locations and provinces from November to January, with Bangkok and Chiang Mai being part of the second phase.