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UBM ASIA (Thailand) launches Myanmar's 1st International Industrial Manufacturing and Subcontracting Exhibition YANGON, Myanmar, March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the outstanding success of INTERMACH in Thailand -- one of largest and most popular International Industrial Manufacturing exhibitions in the region -- the show's organizer, UBM Asia (Thailand), is proud to extend the event to the new Myanmar this year. South East Asia is currently one of the world's few...

HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The implementation of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 will likely reduce big Japanese automakers' dominance in the region which will be on a more level playing field, says Frost & Sullivan. Mr. Dushyant Sinha, Principal Consultant, Automotive & Transportation Practice Asia Pacific at Frost & Sullivan said that smaller Japanese players such as Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Isuzu and new entrants will gain the most from...

BANGKOK, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2013 (BIFF&BIL 2013) is geared to be the arena to showcase the skills and potential of ASEAN fashion, textile and leather industries with the best designs and styles from the region's leading designers. The event, promising to be filled with exciting activities, will be held during March 13-17, 2013 at Challenger 1-2, IMPACT, Muang Thong Thani. (Photo:...

HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ASEAN is set to become the 6(th) biggest automotive market globally by 2018 with vehicle sales almost doubling to nearly 4.7 million units as compared to 2.4 million in 2011, predicts Frost & Sullivan. Mr. Vijayendra Rao, Research Manager, Asia Pacific Automotive Practice at Frost & Sullivan, said that individually, none of the ASEAN countries has featured in the top ten markets globally, but as a region, it has assumed greater...

"The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions" ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of Old Crows (AOC) hosts the 2(nd) AOC Global Connections EW Asia Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November 27/28. Themed "The Future of Electronic Warfare in the ASEAN and Pacific Regions," this event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel and Conference center. The AOC brings internationally renowned Electronic Warfare (EW)...

BANGKOK, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today many businesses representing almost all industry sectors are eagerly seeking opportunities to either invest or expand to Myanmar. With a population of 60 million, the country has recently opened up and attracted many foreign investors due to its becoming pro-investment climate. Gaining further attention, Myanmar is hosting key upcoming events like the SEA Game in 2013 and the ASEAN Summit in 2014. According to Dr. Monsinee...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan will host a complimentary webinar entitled "ASEAN's Growth Frontiers and Doors to AEC: Malaysia and Thailand" on 19 July 2012 at 11:00 am EDT (-4:00 GMT). This briefing will seek to understand the growth prospects and opportunities in the Emerging markets with a special focus on Malaysia and Thailand. While most of the developed world is grappling with economic challenges, emerging countries are rising as...

BANGKOK, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) in cooperation with international exhibition and event bodies today held the Thailand MICE International Forum (TMIF) 2012 in Bangkok. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120622/HK29049 ) The Forum unites expertise from TCEB and the Asian Federation for Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) and the US-based International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)....

BANGKOK, June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government in collaboration with 15 Thai fashion and leather industry groups will organize the largest and most-established fashion and leather products trade fair in Asia, "BIFF & BIL 2012" (The Bangkok International Fashion Fair and Bangkok International Leather Fair 2012) under the concept "ASEAN INTEGRATION: SUCCESS & BEYOND". BIFF...

AMSTERDAM, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading events organiser UBM Live has announced that over 4,300 visitors attended the newest event to join its global UBM Pharma Portfolio, CPhI Southeast Asia (SEA) 2012, which ran from 10-12 May 2012 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. The event, which was the first of its kind in the ASEAN region, featured 220 exhibiting companies from 24 countries. The strong international line-up at CPhI SEA was further supported by...