Pico Thailand’s profit up 139%

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Bangkok, 7th March: Last week, Pico Thailand, the Thai-listed subsidiary of Pico Far East Holdings, announced its results for the quarter ended 31st January 2025. Revenues during the quarter were US$8.8 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.2%.

The company’s net profit jumped 139% year-on-year, reaching US$239,000 for the quarter. Earnings per share in the quarter were Baht 0.037 (US$0.0011).

The management attributed the increase in revenues to E-Sport project with Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), in the result of an increase income from Event marketing. The company also recorded increases in income from Learning center & Museum business, and Knowledge Communication.

Experia launches aviation expo in Singapore

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Singapore, 11th March: Organised by Experia Events, the inaugural edition of Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) concluded at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Centre, welcoming over 2,000 attendees from 56 countries and regions. Of those, 53% were foreign attendance.

Running from 4th to 6th March 2025, BAAFEx featured four elements: Exhibition, Expert Panels & Keynote Speakers, Aircraft Displays, and Networking Opportunities. During the three-day event, a total of 12 conference sessions were held, bringing 46 speakers to share their expertise, knowledge and insights.

Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events, said, “The consensus among exhibitors, sponsors and trade visitors is that the inaugural show exceeded their expectations. Exhibitors were impressed by the number of quality business meetings they had, resulting in sales opportunities… The enormous momentum created from BAAFEx 2025 means we anticipate that the next show in 2027 will be even bigger.”

The next edition of BAAFEx will be held in 2027.

82,000+ buyers attend HKTDC’s jewellery shows

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Hong Kong, 9th March: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has recently concluded its twin jewellery shows, attracting over 82,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions, under a “two shows, two venues” format.

The 41st Hong Kong International Jewellery Show was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running from 4th to 8th March; while the 11th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show took place from 2nd to 6th March, at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). Some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions showcased at the two shows. According to the HKTDC, about 32,000 buyers attended the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, and 51,000 buyers visited the Jewellery Show.

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, was quoted, “As a leading global trading hub for the jewellery industry, the twin jewellery shows brought together international buyers and organised more than 30 industry seminars and activities to foster innovation and collaboration within the sector. The shows also actively promote local design and nurture the next generation of industry talents through jewellery design competitions, underscoring their impact on the global jewellery landscape and reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a world-class convention and exhibition centre.”

Quick takes

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Informa Markets launches WHX Tech

International exhibition organiser, Informa Markets, announced to launch WHX Tech, a groundbreaking digital health, technology, and innovation exhibition. This will unify Informa Markets’ global healthcare events under the World Health Expo (WHX) brand. WHX Tech will run from 8th to 10th September 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, targeting at the world’s leading hub for digital healthcare innovation. It is expected to feature over 300 exhibitors and audience of C-level decision-makers.

IFAT to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026

dmg events and Messe München will co-organise a new IFAT brand in Saudi Arabia, a trade fair for environmental technologies focusing on water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. The new show will be co-located with dmg events’ Global Water Expo (GWE), running from 26th to 28th January 2026, ay Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center.

5,000+ suppliers at 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows

The Spring 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is scheduled from 11th to 30th April 2025, at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). There will be three phases covering nine major sourcing categories, including gaming, consumer electronics, electronic components, mobile electronics, smart home, security & home appliances, home & kitchen, lifestyle, sports & outdoor, and baby & children’s products. About 5,000 Asian suppliers will occupy 9,000 booths, showcasing more than 340,000 in-demand products, and it is expected to attract over 100,000 professional buyers worldwide.

Entertainment Expo returns with 9 key events

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2025 will take place from 16th March to 27th April. This year’s expo will feature nine events: Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), EntertainmentPulse, Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF), Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA), Asian Film Awards (AFA), Digital Entertainment Summit, Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), Hong Kong Film Music Fiesta, and Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music).