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    A$19 million international medtech event secured for Sydney

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    Sydney is set to welcome the latest cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) global leaders and technology at an international conference secured for Australia. The New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres, and Business Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO, Lyn Lewis-Smith, today jointly announced the high-profile win, worth more than A$19 million in direct expenditure for the State.
    15th Mar, 2016
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    ICC Sydney on track for December opening as exhibition centre takes shape

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    ICC Sydney opens in December 2016 with a Feeding Your Performance approach to catering, technology and connections with the city’s talent hubs, learning institutions and thought leaders. ICC Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW Government’s $3.4 billion revitalisation of Darling Harbour.
    9th Mar, 2016
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    New division to create stronger relationships with the government & industries of Malaysia

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    The Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB), Malaysia’s first bureau in driving the business events profession, has established a Government and Industry Relations (GIR) division to foster concrete relationships with government and local agencies across the country.
    4th Mar, 2016
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    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) celebrates 20 years of successful events with a fresh new look

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    Next Level Events/Next Level Venue
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    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is entering an exciting new era celebrating a remarkable milestone – 20 years of successful events, 20 years of experience and strong client service.
    4th Mar, 2016
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    Malaysia honoured to host the World Cancer Congress and World Cancer Leaders’ Summit in 2018

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    The World Cancer Congress 2018 in Kuala Lumpur is expected to receive 3, 200 delegates from 115 countries; and contribute RM 30 million in economic impact to the national economy.
    2nd Mar, 2016
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    Yokohama to host 2019 IEEE IGARSS

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    Yokohama has been chosen as the site for the 2019 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Last held in Tokyo in 1993, the conference returns to Japan after a 26-year hiatus.
    19th Feb, 2016
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    ICC Sydney announces 2017 exhibition season

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    Opening in December 2016, ICC Sydney confirmed 35 exhibition events today to launch its 2017 business events season.
    18th Feb, 2016
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    Singapore Expo introduces complimentary, high-speed Wi-Fi system for faster, seamless connectivity

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    The Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre has raised the benchmark in Asia’s MICE industry by introducing Wi-Fimax, a new high-speed Wi-Fi system following an extensive upgrade to its infrastructure. With this enhanced system, all visitors to Singapore EXPO and its convention wing MAX Atria will enjoy a complimentary Wi-Fi service of up to 2 Mbps with immediate effect.
    5th Feb, 2016
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    Sarawak Convention Bureau appoints Ms. Amelia Roziman new General Manager, Marketing and Sales

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    As the Bureau continues its adventure to break glass ceilings in the business of business events, the team is proud to introduce Ms. Amelia Roziman as the newly appointed General Manager, Marketing and Sales - managing departments of Marketing, Sales, Bids and Communications.
    1st Feb, 2016
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    MEET TAIWAN has 2016 target of bringing 243,000 foreign MICE visitors to Taiwan

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    Taiwan’s MICE Promotion Program (MEET TAIWAN) found 2015 a fruitful year with exciting accomplishments. According to statistics released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Taiwan ranked 4th in Asia, exceeding Singapore, Thailand, and India.
    1st Feb, 2016
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    Association executives strengthen their profession in the Philippines

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    Last December, PCAAE held its annual flagship event, the Third Association Executives’ Summit (AES3), in Manila gathering association professionals, managers, and leaders.
    27th Jan, 2016
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    Coex to become the first Exhibition Centre to open Muslim prayer room in Korea

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    The Coex convention and exhibition centre will become the first of its kind in Korea to open dedicated facilities for its Muslim guests with the opening of its new prayer room next week.
    27th Jan, 2016
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    Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau appoints new CEO

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    Penang State Government has appointed Mr Ashwin Gunasekeran as CEO to set up and head its Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), a non-profit organisation aimed at developing and growing the Malaysian city's MICE industry.
    14th Jan, 2016
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    Headquarters Asia Pacific #24 is OUT!

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    In this issue of HQ Asia Pacific: an extensive interview of Kazuko Toda, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, UIA's views on change for associations, a profile of theAsia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA)... and more.
    13th Jan, 2016
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    Opening of new convention facilities in Yokohama in 2020

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    Plans are underway for the construction of new convention facilities covering 20,000 sqm to be located adjacent to the PACIFICO Yokohama convention centre.
    13th Jan, 2016
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    Sarawak hosted one international conference every week of 2015 as SCB builds capability and investment in the state

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    Malaysia stepped-up in global recognition through a series of 52 internationally acclaimed conferences, which were hosted in the Land of the Hornbills. The conferences witnessed attendance of 15,830 delegates, amounting to direct delegate expenditure (DDE) of RM31.336 million. They also comprise a majority of the 59 conferences won by Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB).
    12th Jan, 2016
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    India's new exhibition makes it easy to reach out to the glamorous Indian MICE community

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    India’s potential for bringing large and spectacular events of all kind to international destinations is already huge – the market now gains further importance through the increasing economic weakness in the other BRIC markets and the strategic need of destinations from around the globe to secure future business in the MICE and wedding segment.
    8th Jan, 2016
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    Association Profile: Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA)

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    Founded in 2012, Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) aspires to provide an international forum for sharing career development ideas and experience in the Asia-Pacific region with global perspectives.
    22nd Dec, 2015
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    Tokyo - Looking beyond 2020

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    Kazuko Toda, Director, Business Events Team, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, explains the strategy of Tokyo as an association destination and how the 2020 Olympics will leave a lasting legacy for meetings in the Japanese capital.
    22nd Dec, 2015
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    Slew of Prominent Congresses in Singapore for the First Time

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    Singapore will host several prominent medical congresses coming to Southeast Asia for the first time – two of these events are also making their Asian debuts.
    18th Dec, 2015
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