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Fashion extravaganza CENTRESTAGE returns in September

– Record-breaking 250 brands participate
– Top local designer Robert Wun stages his ‘Home Coming’ show in Hong Kong

– CENTRESTAGE ELITES, the grand opening fashion show, will be held on 3 September at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring a show from world-renowned Hong Kong-born designer Robert Wun that will be live-streamed across multiple online platforms

– The exhibition brings together 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, the highest number of brands ever to take part in CENTRESTAGE. For the first time, the event will open to the public for all four days

– In line with market trends, new thematic zones for circular fashion and athleisure fashion have been added. Around 40 events will be held during the fair

– Steve Chan, director of Weeds on Fire, has created cinematic narratives for the new collections of four fashion designers participating in the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration in the creative industries

CENTRESTAGE, the annual fashion extravaganza organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), will showcase a rich tapestry of style from 4 to 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will feature a plethora of fashion shows, parades and seminars led by industry heavyweights, with attendees able to gain insights into the latest industry trends and cutting-edge designs, as well as explore business opportunities. For the first time, the exhibition will be open to both industry buyers and the public for all four days of the fair, providing a unique opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to explore and purchase from a variety of brands offering products for retail sale.

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As the government continues to champion Hong Kong’s mega events economy, this year’s CENTRESTAGE will open its doors to both industry professionals and the public for four consecutive days. We extend our warm invitation to local residents, visitors from Mainland China and overseas to immerse themselves in this Asian fashion spectacle. This year, we are proud to showcase a record-breaking 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, including internationally renowned and iconic labels. The CENTRESTAGE runway will come alive with a series of world-class fashion shows including the “Home Coming” grand opening fashion show by Robert Wun at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, further cementing Hong Kong’s status as a premier events capital. At the same time, the event will propel the development of the fashion and creative industries in Hong Kong and reinforce our city’s position as an east-meets-west centre for international cultural exchange.”

CENTRESTAGE ELITES moves to Hong Kong Palace Museum
This year’s CENTRESTAGE ELITES will be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 3 September, the day before the fair gets underway, and will feature the fashion creations of Robert Wun, the first Hong Kong-born designer to feature at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. The evening marks his triumphant homecoming and will be the first fashion show ever held at the museum. CENTRESTAGE ELITES will be live-streamed on the CENTERSTAGE website, the HKTDC’s YouTube channel and Facebook page, and on other online platforms such as ViuTV App and Yahoo HK. In addition, Mr Wun will showcase his designs in a dedicated exhibition area at CENTRESTAGE’s fairground and host a masterclass session on 5 September at which he will share his fascinating journey to becoming a globally renowned fashion designer.

Showcasing the latest collections of local fashion design brands in a cinematic way
The excitement continues with the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show on the opening day of the fair (4 September), with four top local fashion brands – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab., and Z I D I – showcasing their latest collections. Moving beyond the traditional runway format, the event is collaborating with Steve Chan, director of the film Weeds on Fire that won the 1st First Feature Film Initiative organised by the CCIDA (formerly known as Create Hong Kong), to present the fashion creations of the four brands through a unique cinematic storytelling approach. This innovative take on the runway experience allows audiences to explore the world of fashion through a fresh lens while fostering deeper collaboration in Hong Kong’s creative industries.

The four-day fair will feature a series of other fashion shows, including the “Greater Bay Area Fashion Fusion Show” organised by Fashion Farm Foundation with the CCIDA as Lead Sponsor, the “Macao Fashion Parade” by the Macao Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, “Thai Designers’ Showcase” by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion, and the “Hong Kong Kids Fashion Show” by Hong Kong Kids Fashion Week.

CENTRESTAGE will feature five zones, including the newly added Athleisure and Circular Fashion zones that will feature products from the increasingly popular activewear fashion and circular fashion sectors. The Craftsmanship zone will feature exquisite artisanship while the Contemporary zone offers chic and avant-garde designs and the Urban zone highlights products targeting the younger segment.

Participating at CENTRESTAGE for the first time, the British Consulate-General Hong Kong will bring circular fashion clothing from eight British brands, including the Roksanda label from master British designer Roksanda Ilincic. International celebrities such as American pop star Lady Gaga, former United States First Lady Michelle Obama and British royal Kate Middleton have all worn Roksanda’s designs. The designer will attend the exhibition in person, hosting a sharing session at which she will interact with attendees and discuss her path to success.

The sports fever sparked by the Paris Olympics Games remains intense. Different sports brands will participate at CENTRESTAGE this year, including internationally renowned golf brand ASHWORTH, which is collaborating with well-known Hong Kong designer Mountain Yam to launch a joint collection at the event.

Also in attendance at CENTRESTAGE are local and global industry powerhouses such as the Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association (HKFDA), the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab), Redress, the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society (KIDS), the School of Fashion and Textiles of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA). Governments and brands from around the world are actively supporting the event and showcasing their collections, including first-time participant the Singapore Fashion Council, Japan’s Ueda College of Fashion, the Thailand Textile Institute and the Indonesia Fashion Chamber.

HKTDC continues to invite buyers from around the world to source at CENTRESTAGE, including major multi-brand stores such as CNTRBND in Canada, Elevastor in France, VOO Store in Germany, Urbanist Store in the United Arab Emirates, Japan’s The Four-Eyed Limited, ANCHORET from Mainland China and Taiwan’s CLUB DESIGNER.

Experts gather to discuss future fashion industry developments
Leading figures from various fields in the fashion industry will take part in a series of seminars that will provide in-depth insights into the latest fashion trends, industry developments and related technologies. Among them, the Innovation and Technology Symposium organised by the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel, themed “Scaling from Innovation to Impact”, will explore how collaboration can multiply the effectiveness of innovative research and development to help the textile and fashion industry meet future challenges.

Entering its ninth edition, CENTRESTAGE not only attracts top international designers and brands but also provides a stage for iconic industry competitions. The finals of the REDRESS Design Award 2024, a sustainable fashion design competition sponsored by CCIDA, will be held at CENTRESTAGE on 5 September. Ten finalists from around the world will come to Hong Kong to showcase their latest designs on the runway and compete for awards. Meanwhile, the Young Knitwear Designer’s Contest (YKDC), organised by the Knitwear Innovation and Design Society, will hold its final fashion show on the third day of the exhibition (6 September).

Set to be the grand finale of this year’s CENTRESTAGE, the Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) 2024 will take place on 7 September. Masayuki Ino, founder and designer of Japanese fashion brand doublet, will join as a guest judge alongside a panel of industry experts. Together, they will select the winners from 10 finalists for four awards: the Champion, Excellence Award, Best Art Direction and My Favourite Collection. The public is invited to participate by casting votes online (https://bit.ly/YDC2024_Vote_Now) for their favourite collection.

CENTRESTAGE will be held concurrently with HKTDC’s Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TIME. Attendees can enjoy a one-stop shopping experience for branded apparel and watches from around the world and can enter the “CENTRESTAGE X Watch & Clock” lucky draws that will be held during the exhibitions.

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Websites :

CENTRESTAGE : www.centrestage.com.hk
CENTRESTAGE ELITES: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/centrestage-elites
Fashion Hong Kong : https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en
Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC):www.fashionally.com/en

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About the HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. 

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

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DreamFolks Expands its Footprint into the Southeast Asian Market

DreamFolks, India’s largest airport services aggregator, is proud to announce its strategic expansion into the Southeast Asian market. This milestone marks a significant step in DreamFolks’ mission to redefine travel experiences on a global scale.

Over the past 12 years, DreamFolks has revolutionized the airport services industry in India by offering a comprehensive suite of premium services through its proprietary technology platform. The company dominates the Indian domestic lounge access market for debit and credit card programs, boasting an impressive 90% market share and partnerships with most major banks and card networks in the country. The Company went public in September’22 with listings on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE).DreamFolks’ success stems from its cutting-edge in-house technology, which empowers banks and card networks to significantly enhance their card value propositions. This technology helps boost sales, drives loyalty and optimizes cost for these financial institutions. This tech-driven approach has been key to DreamFolks’ success in India and will continue to fuel its expansion into other geographies.The company’s global footprint now extends to over 3000 touchpoints across more than 100 countries and 500+ cities, serving millions of travellers annually. This extensive network positions DreamFolks uniquely to offer unparalleled service to its clients and their customers in the new markets.Building on its success in the Indian market, DreamFolks is now poised to bring its innovative service aggregation model to the Southeast Asian market with services like airport and railway lounges, e-SIM: travel SIM cards, meet and assist services, airport transfers, golf privileges and more to their customers.As part of this expansion, DreamFolks has established a regional office in Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to the market. The company has also bolstered its leadership team by on-boarding, Adib Kangda, Senior Vice President – International Markets, a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the local market dynamics.Liberatha Kallat, Chairperson and Managing Director of DreamFolks, commented on the expansion and said, “Our expansion into Southeast Asia marks a significant milestone in DreamFolks’ journey. We’re not just entering new markets; we’re bringing our vision of seamless, technology-driven travel experiences to one of the world’s most dynamic regions. This area represents immense opportunities for growth and innovation in the travel sector. With our proven track record in India, we’re confident that our unique service aggregation model will resonate strongly with banks, card networks and enterprises across the region. By entering the Southeast Asian market, we will introduce market-first card innovations, and significantly save costs for our clients. Our focus is on delivering tangible benefits for our clients, ensuring they experience enhanced value and efficiency.”This expansion is expected to benefit both clients and travellers in the region. By offering its advanced technology solutions, DreamFolks aims to help banks, card networks and enterprises optimise their offerings, enhance customer loyalty, and streamline operations. For travellers, this means access to a broader range of premium services and a more seamless travel experience. This expansion not only marks a new chapter in DreamFolks’ journey but also promises to elevate the standards of travel services across the region.About DreamFolksDreamFolks is a leading travel & lifestyle services aggregator and provides an in-house technology platform that allows its clients such as Banks, Card Networks, Airlines, OTAs, and Enterprises to create custom offerings for their end consumers. DreamFolks today manages the lounge and other benefits for most of the top Banks in India and enjoys a market share of over 90% in the domestic lounge access market for India-issued debit and credit programs. The company went public in Sep ’22 with listings on both BSE and NSE and has a global footprint extending to 3,000+ touchpoints in 100+ countries, across the world.For more information, please visit our website (www.dreamfolks.com) or contact our media relations team.Contact Information: dreamfolks@adfactorspr.comNamrata Sharma – Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com 

Food Expo and concurrent events spurs public shopping spree

– Five August fairs draw over 500,000 visits

– Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew to a successful close today. The five concurrent fairs welcomed some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and attracted over 500,000 visits
– Over 90% of local exhibitors accepted electronic payment options for added attendee convenience, and the per capita spending reached HK$1,615; an increase of more than 6% compared to last year
– Four new theme days drove local spending, creating a vibrant spending atmosphere
– The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), ended on a high note with 18 renowned speakers discussing the latest issues, including the development of Chinese medicine products in the Greater Bay Area

The HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo and HKTDC Home Delights Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today, with the total number of visits reaching over 500,000, and an overall spending capita of HK$1,615. The five trade fairs attracted some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions and were bustling with visitors amidst a lively spending atmosphere, highlighting the strong appeal and reputation of these annual flagship events.

The Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair also ended on a high note on 17 August. The two trade fairs saw exhibitors and trade buyers from around the world, including some 20,500 buyers from 60 countries and regions. Buyers outside Hong Kong mainly came from Mainland China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and more, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a major food and beverage trading hub in the region. The ICMCM, organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, also successfully concluded on 16 August.

Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “This year, for the first time, four theme days featured across all fairs contributing to their resounding success. Well-designed, exciting and innovative activities drew large crowds, fuelling visitor spending. This year, the introduction of a dedicated Halal food and beverage label, on products from more than 100 exhibitors at the Food Expo PRO and Food Expo was welcomed by buyers and the public visitors. We were pleased to see the Hong Kong International Tea Fair continue to gain strong support from regional pavilions and exhibitors. The five fairs successfully created significant business opportunities for exhibitors, and a vibrant shopping destination for the public.”

Over 90% of local exhibitor accepted electronic payment methods with per capita spending reached HK$1,615
Over 90% of local exhibitors at the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo accepted electronic payment. In a survey conducted on-site by the HKTDC. More than 50% of about 1,500 respondents said they had spent HK$1,000 or more at the exhibition. Nearly 85% of respondents said they paid electronically, emphasising how e-payment boosts spending by offering visitors ease and convenience. The overall per capita spending was estimated at HK$1,615; a year-on-year rise of more than 6%.

Strong consumption fuelled by encouraging sales results
The city’s premier annual Food Expo is dedicated to showing the world’s finest cuisine and wines.

Taiwan exhibitor Grass Lands Food Co., Ltd. exhibited at the fair for the first time and achieved great results with a whole container crispy jerky and chewy jerky sold out by the fourth day of fair. According to Yu–Hung Wang, manager of Grass Lands Food Co. Ltd, said, “Many consumers from Mainland China and Hong Kong showed great interest in our jerky products and the sales were exceptional and far exceeded our expectation. We successfully promoted our brand and products at the fair.”

The Beauty & Wellness Expo showcased quality products, including popular home-use beauty devices, skincare brands, hair care products, and more. The Korean beauty brand, medicube, returned to the fair with an enlarged booth of 96 square metres. The brand’s senior associate of beauty marketing team, Julie An, saw a lot of potential in Hong Kong for Korean beauty brands and brought two more brands to this year’s fair. Their best seller was the medicube’s AGE-R Booster Pro beauty device with an average daily sales volume of more than 1,000 sets at the special Expo price of HK$1,700 each. Other medicube beauty products were also well-received by Hong Kong consumers with new customers responsible for more than 75% of sales.

The Home Delights Expo featured massage chairs, smart home technology, stylish homeware, bedding and furniture. Giormani, a custom-made sofa specialist renowned for its quality and design, made its first appearance at the Home Delights Expo this year. Shop Manager, Kenji Wan, said the booth attracted a lot of attention from new customers. With the special discounts of up to 59% off to stimulate onsite sales, they expected a sales turnover of approximately HK$2 million.

Trade fairs opened doors to new business opportunities for Halal products
The Food Expo PRO brought together leading food and beverage companies, technology enterprises and representative organisations from countries and regions around the world.

In line with the growing interest in Halal food, a new label was introduced to help buyers easily identify and source Halal food and beverages. Joseph Leung, senior adviser of business development at Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd, a developer of a marine theme park resort in Saudi Arabia, placed substantial orders with exhibitors from Thailand and Mainland China, securing annual contracts worth up to US$500,000 of Halal-certified rice and tea.

The Food Science and Technology zone showcased the latest food products, services and technology to help the industry explore business opportunities. Elevatefoods Technology showcased their patented smart 3D food printing and multi-level cooking technology. Connie Lee, Co-founder and CEO, said: “Food tech is a fast growing trend in the industry and the Food Expo PRO served as a solid platform to launch our innovation and technology with buyers from Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam showing interest in our 3D food tech devices.” 

Food Expo PRO also welcomed 20 pavilions from different countries and regions. Panita Shinawatra, Acting Director General of Thailand’s Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion, said they have lined up 10 food producers from Thailand to promote Thai-style food and beverage products at Food Expo PRO. They received very strong response in particular from buyers from Mainland China and Hong Kong and orders worth more than US$300,000 were secured for snacks, seasoning and other products.

Abdul Rahman, CEO of Trans-Atlantic Trading Company Limited from Kenya, exhibited at the Hong Kong International Tea Fair for the first time and established links with 15 buyers from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The company expects to receive new orders worth US$2 million directly from the fair.

Hybrid mode connects local and international business opportunities
The Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair operated under the hybrid model EXHIBITION+, allowing global food and tea buyers to connect through physical and online platforms. Click2Match, a smart business matching platform, will continue to facilitate online meetings until 24 August.

ICMCM fosters collaboration and advances the industry through dynamic exchanges
The ICMCM, organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) in partnership with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, drew to a successful conclusion. The conference fostered insightful discussions on timely industry issues, including opportunities and challenges in Chinese medicine research, and cross-regional exchanges and development of Chinese medicine products in the Greater Bay Area.

Held alongside the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, the Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, the conference contributed to a dynamic, multi-faceted event encompassing food, beauty, health, household goods, and Chinese medicine. This synergy fostered a vibrant platform for cross-industry exchange and collaboration.

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About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. 

The 34th Food Expo opens today

Four newly added thematic days focus diverse experiences throughout the fairs

– Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Hong Kong International Tea Fair & the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) opened today, attracting some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions
– Introducing four theme days, featuring a wide array of delicacies and beverages. Coupled with a variety of exciting events, the exhibitions offer a diverse range of shopping and entertainment experiences
– Lucky draw prizes worth over HK$500,000 are up for grabs and Smart Bidding enables visitors to bid on various tantalising food and beverage products starting from 10% of the original price
– Flash deals and limited time offers are available on the “August Happy Buy” website, including over 130 discount coupons, allowing visitors to enjoy good deals
– ICMCM focuses on “The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine” with 18 renowned speakers invited to attend

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), three public events including the HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, and HKTDC Home Delights Expo opened today at HKCEC, and will run from 15 to 19 August. Running alongside for three days are the Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair. The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernised Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) in collaboration with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, will run today and tomorrow.

Officiating at the opening ceremony was guest of honour Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who was joined by HKTDC’s Chairman, Dr Peter K N Lam and Executive Director, Margaret Fong.

“We are excited to welcome some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions at our summer shows. These events provide an excellent opportunity for exhibitors from across the globe to connect directly with consumers not only from Hong Kong but also from the Greater Bay Area, as well as buyers from around the world. This reinforces our city’s reputation as Asia’s leading hub for consumer and lifestyle products. Around the various daily themes of Delights Across Mainland China, Happy Friday, Japan & Korea Express and Wellness Weekend, we are offering visitors a wide range of activities which promises to be a delightful experience for all,” said Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC during her welcome remarks at the opening ceremony.

The five-day Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo are open to the public from 15 to 19 August. Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair are open to trade buyers on the first two days (15-16 August) and then open to the public on 17 August. This year’s fairs will have a new look with four new lifestyle-inspired themes, offering visitors a range of exciting events and unique experiences to fulfil different needs of gourmet treats or tea, health and wellness knowledge, or lifestyle products.

“Delights Across Mainland China” (15 August)
On the first day of the fairs, “Delights Across Mainland China” offers visitors an opportunity to experience the diverse culinary flavours of Mainland China. The Star Kitchen & Star Stage at the Gourmet Zone features Lau Ka Wing, Executive Chef of Hau Tak Restaurant who will give a cooking demonstration under the theme “Legacy of Cantonese Cuisine”. The Entertainment Stage will host a Sichuan taste promotional event, while at the Gourmet Stage there will be delicacies from Jiangsu Province and a cooking demonstration of Inner Mongolian Mutton with wine pairing. At the Beauty & Wellness Theatre, there will be sharing on improving inner and outer health using traditional Chinese medicine.

Other “Delights Across Mainland China” highlights include frozen Fo Tiao Qiang from Guangdong (Booth: 1D-C10), sauerkraut fish fillet and rattan pepper fish fillets (Booth: 1B-A22), Luochuan apples from Shaanxi Province, and sweet corn grown at high altitude in the Qinba Mountain area (Booth: 1E-D26). The China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, showcases over a thousand agricultural and food products from 12 provinces in Mainland China. Visitors can experience delicacies such as sea cucumbers from Liaoning, goji berries from Ningxia, melons and fruits from Guangdong, fresh eggs from Sichuan, soup dumplings from Jiangsu, camellia oil from Hunan, dates from Xinjiang, Wenchang chicken from Hainan, and broad bean noodles from Gansu.

“Happy Friday” (16 August)
Offering visitors a relaxing and enjoyable way to unwind after a busy week, “Happy Friday” (16 August) will be at the Food Expo’s Gourmet Zone, with a wide selection of fine wines at promotional prices. Notable deals include limited tastings of selected Juyondai sake for HK$20 and Daiginjo  for HK$1 (limited to 10 servings each at Booth:  3B-C01), 100ml of Ohmine 3 Grain Sakura Yamada Nishiki Original Sake for HK$30 (Booth: 3B-C12),  exclusive draft beer buckets for HK$100 (Booth: 3B-A09), and dark chocolate liqueur with a buy two, get one free offer (Booth: 3B-D13).

The Star Kitchen & Star Stage have curated an exciting lineup of activities, including the mixology shows by star mixologists and food crafting demonstration showcasing culinary aesthetics. The Beauty & Wellness Theatre will also host engaging performances and interactive workshops featuring a fancy rope skipping show and a vibrant rainbow calligraphy workshop.

“Japan and Korea Express” Day (17 August)
Visitors will be transported to Japan and Korea on Saturday (17 August) through exciting events, workshops and food stalls showcasing their unique food and lifestyle of these two vibrant countries. The Food Expo‘s Star Kitchen & Star Stage will offer visitors immersive experiences with traditional Japanese dance and judo performances organised by the Japanese Society of Hong Kong, kimchi-making demonstrations by a Korean chef, Korean functional food talks, taekwondo, and dances.

Visitors can also discover premium Japanese and Korean food, including Korean-style frozen kimbap (Booth: 1C-A10), Japanese freshly pressed clear sesame oil (Booth: 3C-D02), Kagoshima Kurobuta dumplings (Booth: 1B-C02), and Japanese organic salba chia (Booth: 3B-E16).

Food Expo PRO and Tea Fair are open to the public on the last day (17 August). Over at the Tea Fair, visitors can find the highly sought-after Hadong Black Tea (Booth: 5F-E13), while Food Expo PRO features Japanese Torimeshi Bento (Booth: 5B-C13), and Korean Cupchelin Gochujang Bibimbap (Booth: 5C-A13), among other delicacies. Furthermore, eight renowned Japanese businesses, each boasting a legacy of over a century, participated in the Food Expo PRO and hosted by the Research Institute of Centennial Management and Kyoto Shinise Research Institute. Each of them showcases Japanese culinary delights, including Wagashi and Miso.

Japanese and Korean furniture are on display at the Home Delights Expo, including a made-in-Japan IH rice cooker (Booth: 3F-D17), a mini Korean barbecue grill (Booth: 3F-D02), and Korean slow juicer (Booth: 3G-A26). At the Tea Fair (Booth: 5F-F01) the exquisite Japanese imperial chrysanthemum Fuji-shaped Tetsubin, a Meiji-era piece adorned with the Imperial Chrysanthemum motif is offered. The Beauty & Wellness Expo offers visitors the chance to learn about the traditional cultural background of Japanese incense at CMUSIC SHOP LIMITED (Booth: 3D-D24) and even experience its relaxing and healing properties.

“Wellness Weekend” (17-18 August)
Spanning Saturday and Sunday (17-18 August), the Wellness Weekend aims to provide visitors with a serene space to relax and focus on their well-being. At the Food Expo’s Gourmet Stage, Hong Kong Youth Latte Art Competition winners will showcase their talents and share insights of latte art. The Beauty & Wellness Theatre will host exciting activities promoting physical and mental health, including a mesmerising sand art performance. Visitors can express their hidden talents by participating in cloisonné enamel perfume bottle and wood colour painting workshops. Those motivated by sports health should look out for sharing by the Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong on the benefits of sports therapy. On Saturday (17 August), the Hong Kong International Tea Fair will host a Japanese Tea Ceremony Demonstration at the Tea Salon to present an authentic Japanese tea performance, highlighting this tradition’s cultural and philosophical aspects.

This year’s Beauty & Wellness Expo introduces a new Body Mind Spirit Zone catering to the needs of urban dwellers. Visitors can explore innovative products like a movable silent booth (Booth: 3E-A16) for flexible personal space; for those seeking inner peace and balance, experiences such as the Nepalese singing bowl (Booth: 3E-B36) and Chinese rainbow calligraphy (Booth: 3E-C31, 3E-C33) are available. Hong Kong Association of Flower Arranging Societies presents over 30 exquisite floral art pieces under the theme “Blossoms – Delights”, along with floral art workshops and demonstrations for the public.

Snap a pic with Snoopy & friends for limited-edition houseware, and treat yourself to a HK$45 haircut or styling session
The fairs offer even more special programmes for visitors to enjoy in person. For example, the 10th edition of the Home Delights Expo coincides with the 50th Anniversary of PEANUTS (BEAGLE SCOUTS) collection. The exhibitor presents the “Home Delights Expo 10th Edition Celebration Special: Snoopy Hide & Seek” (Booth: 3F-C22). Visitors can redeem special edition homeware by taking selfies with designated Snoopy and friends characters at the venue, adding a touch of fun to their living spaces. At the Beauty & Wellness Expo, 30 free haircuts are offered on a first come, first served basis on-site daily during the Expo. Additionally, visitors can enjoy discounted quick cuts or styling at a special discount of HK$60 per person, with a further discount to HK$45 if payment is made via PayMe.

Two trade fairs: Expanding food and tea trade networks; unveiling the latest food trends
The second edition of Food Expo PRO welcome 20 pavilions from different countries and regions, including multiple provinces in Mainland China, the neighbouring Japan and Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines from the ASEAN region, Poland and Mexico from outside Asia, and more. The trade show also introduces a dedicated Halal food and beverage label, featuring over 100 exhibitors from both Food Expo PRO and Food Expo who showcase Halal food and beverage products. A Halal food showcase area is set up at Hall 5E to help facilitate sourcing for buyers and promotes the development of the halal food and beverage sector in the region.

The spotlighted Food Science and Technology zone presents alternative and future food products.  Today’s Food Tech Symposium focuses on the latest food packaging, refrigeration technology and applications in ready meals, with the Hong Kong Food Professionals Association, and Hong Kong Food Innovation & Technology Hub, discussing food innovation and technology trends alongside food tech start-ups and company from Mainland China.

The 15th Hong Kong International Tea Fair features four pavilions: Sri Lanka, Fujian, Hunan, and the first-ever pavilion by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants Association. Attendees can taste local organic teas from Hong Kong’s Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Wuyi Rock Tea from Fujian, Purple Tea from Kenya and Hadong Black Tea from Korea while exploring speciality tea wares.

ICMCM – Discussion on Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine (15-16 August)
The Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) is partnering with the HKTDC, and ten scientific research institutions to present at the latest International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM). Themed “The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine”, this conference offers valuable Chinese medicine insights and information.

18 keynote speakers will discuss development trends, scientific research achievements, successful experiences, regulations, and the outlook of Chinese medicine and health products in connection to the “Belt and Road” initiative. The hybrid format of the conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas among speakers and participants, and registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong who can apply for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

Lucky draw and exciting special offers
The fairs feature daily lucky draws with an impressive prize pool worth over HK$500,000. Prizes include kitchenware, furniture, beauty products and treatments, gourmet food, and health products and more. Visitors can enter the lucky draw by spending HK$200 or more on a single receipt, with a maximum of five entries per receipt at the fairs. The Smart Bidding sessions allow visitors to bid for their favourite products starting from a 90% discount. PayMe users can scan QR codes onsite and grab a HK$10 PayMe voucher. The HKTDC’s “August Happy Buy” promotional website continues to provide the latest shopping information, including flash sales, limited offers and over 130 shopping coupons designed to enhance visitors’ Hong Kong shopping spree.

Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions are not available at the fairground. E-tickets can be purchased in advance through e-Payment Sponsor BoC Pay, offering a 10% discount on ticket purchases and discounts of up to HK$100 on purchases at the fairgrounds, or through AlipayHK’s “Movies/Tickets” and Alipay’s “Exhibition Tickets” applet. A designated number of ticket purchasers will receive a HK$2 discount and a complimentary HK$10 mooncake or fairground cash coupon. Visitors can also purchase tickets at the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App or use their AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission instantly at the toll booths set up at the fair entrance. The HKTDC has also extended the discounted morning and night admission tickets for the public on designated dates.

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The 34th Food Expo, the 8th Beauty & Wellness Expo, the 10th Home Delights Expo, the 2nd Food Expo PRO, the 15th Hong Kong International Tea Fair, and the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) all officially opened today. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) (front row, seventh left), officiated the opening ceremony, was joined by HKTDC’s Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman (front row, seventh right), Margaret Fong, Executive Director (front row, sixth left) and other distinguished guests
The Food Expo PRO helps industry players get a head start on industry insights and development trends. This year’s event showcases Halal food products from around the world, including Korean Cupchelin Gochujang Bibimbap, Thai fried seaweed, and more
The Hong Kong International Tea Fair features four regional pavilions, including Sri Lanka, Fujian and Hunan, and the debut of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants Association Pavilion, showcasing the unique tea cultures and quality tea products of different regions
The Food Expo‘s Public Hall and Gourmet Zone features events like star chefs and mixologists, food promotions, performances by the Coffee Latte Art Demo winners, various dance and taekwondo performances
The China National Agricultural Pavilion, organised by the Agricultural Trade Promotion Centre, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China, showcases over a thousand agricultural and food products from 12 provinces in Mainland China
Organised by the Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, this year’s Beauty & Wellness Expo offers 30 free haircuts and styling quotas on a first come, first served basis during the five-day fair
To celebrate the 10th edition of the Home Delights Expo, which coincides with the 50th Anniversary of PEANUTS (BEAGLE SCOUTS) collection, jointly hosts the “Home Delights Expo 10th Edition Celebration Special: Snoopy Hide & Seek” campaign

Opening dates and times of the exhibitions:

DateHKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair
Open to trade buyers only: 15-16 August (Thursday to Friday)
Open to trade buyers and public: 17 August (Saturday)HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo
15-19 August (Thursday to Monday)International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products
15-16 August (Thursday to Friday)
TimeHKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair
15-16 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
17 August: 10:00 am to 5:00 pmHKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo
15-18 August: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
19 August: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
VenueHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
Admission– HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2024: HK$30 per person (Ticketholders can pay a top-up fee of HK$10 for admission to the Gourmet Zone on the same day)

– HKTDC Food Expo Public Hall and Gourmet Zone, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 2024 pre-sale combo tickets: HK$36 per person**HK$36 per person during the pre-sale period from 1 to 14 August and HK$40 per person from 15 to 19 August. (Tickets are available for pre-sale and walk-in at all 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores for HK$36 per person.)
Remarks: Holders of 17 August single ticket & combo ticket can visit Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair– Morning admission tickets (entry before noon on 15, 16 and 19 August, Thursday, Friday and Monday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)– Night admission tickets (entry after 6:00 pm on 15, 16, 17 and 18 August, Thursday to Sunday): HK$10 (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)- Concessionary price for persons with disabilities: HK$10 (top-up fee for the Gourmet Zone on the same day is HK$10)
Note: Persons with disabilities need to present a “Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities”, issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)– Tourist tickets: HK$20 (HK$30 including admission to the Gourmet Zone)
Note: Tourists need to present valid travel documents at the fairground to purchase tickets.- Free admission is available for children aged three and under and senior citizens aged 65 or above (presenting valid age proof).
Tickets– E-tickets are available for sale at BoC Pay (e-payment sponsor), AlipayHK and Alipay, the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App.
HKTDC Food Expo PROhttps://foodexpopro.hktdc.com
HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fairhttps://hkteafair.hktdc.com
HKTDC Food Expohttps://hkfoodexpo.hktdc.com
HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expohttps://hkbeautyexpo.hktdc.com
HKTDC Home Delights Expohttps://homedelights.hktdc.com/
The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM)https://icmcm.hktdc.com/ 
August Happy Buy websitehttps://ecoupon.hktdc.com/food/

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About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn

“Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck and the Maritime Silk Road” exhibition opens

The opening ceremony of the exhibition entitled “Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck and the Maritime Silk Road”, co-organised by the Development Bureau (DEVB), the National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, was held on August 15. Featuring artefacts discovered from Nanhai I, an ocean-going merchant ship, and relevant artefacts from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the exhibition showcases the role of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on the Maritime Silk Road.  

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; Deputy Director of Art Exhibitions China Ms Zhou Yu; the President of the Guangdong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, Ms Cao Jin; and the Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Cheang Kai-meng.

Nanhai I was a merchant ship of the Southern Song dynasty. Its shipwreck was salvaged in 2007 and is the most complete ancient ocean-going merchant ship discovered through archaeological excavation to date. A large collection of artefacts was discovered from Nanhai I, mainly porcelain, bronzeware, ironware, gold, silverware, lacquerware and woodenware. The quantities, shapes, craftsmanship and forms of the artefacts are rare among the archaeological finds of the Southern Song dynasty. Archaeologists believe that Nanhai I might have sunk along the maritime route from Guangdong to the South China Sea in the 10th year of the Chunxi reign (1183) of the Southern Song dynasty or shortly afterwards.  

Among the 255 items of exhibits are artefacts discovered from Nanhai I, including a brown glazed jar with four lugs and stamped with the Chinese characters “Chun Xi Shi Nian” (i.e. the 10th year of the Chunxi reign) from the Nanhai kiln; a qingbai glazed foliated bowl with stamped plum blossom pattern from the Jingdezhen kiln; a green glazed ogee-shaped foliated dish with incised lotus pattern from the Longquan kiln; a necklace with gold chain and rhinoceros horn-shaped cone ornaments; and a gem-set hollow gold bracelet. Also on display are relevant exhibits unearthed from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, including the bottom fragment of a qingbai glazed bowl with inked Chinese characters “Gong Shi” (i.e. envoy) from the Hutian kiln of the Song dynasty from the site of the Nanyue Kingdom Palace in Guangzhou; a yellowish-green glazed jar with six lugs and dragon pattern of the Song dynasty from the site of the former Sacred Hill in Hong Kong; and a blue-and-white kendi with elephant head shaped spout from the Jingdezhen kiln of the Ming dynasty from the site of St. Paul’s College in Macao.

The exhibition will run at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, from August 16 to February 12 next year. Admission is free. A short video about the preparation of the exhibition is available on the website of the Antiquities and Monuments Office of the DEVB (www.amo.gov.hk/en/news/index_id_153.html?year=2024).  

The exhibition entitled “Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck
and the Maritime Silk Road” opened on August 15. Photo shows the Secretary
for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (second right); the Deputy Director
of Art Exhibitions China, Ms Zhou Yu (second left); the President of
Guangdong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology,
Ms Cao Jin (first right); and the Vice President of the Cultural
Affairs Bureau of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative
Region, Mr Cheang Kai-meng (first left), officiating at the opening ceremony.
The exhibition entitled “Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck
and the Maritime Silk Road” opened on August 15. Photo shows the Secretary
for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (first left), the Deputy Director
of Art Exhibitions China, Ms Zhou Yu (third right), and the Vice
President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Government
of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Cheang Kai-meng
(second right) touring the exhibition.
The exhibition entitled “Launch from Greater Bay Area: Nanhai I Shipwreck
and the Maritime Silk Road” opened on August 15. Photo shows the
Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (first left), the Deputy
Director of Art Exhibitions China, Ms Zhou Yu (second left), and the
Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Government of the
Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Cheang Kai-meng (third left)
touring the exhibition.
Brown glazed jar with four lugs and stamped Chinese
characters “Chun Xi Shi Nian” (i.e. the tenth year
of the Chunxi reign) from Nanhai kiln. The inscription
on the jar is crucial for determining when the
“Nanhai I” sank.
Gem-set hollow gold bracelet with sophisticated techniques of Southern
Song dynasty (1127-1279) unearthed at “Nanhai I”, similar
artefacts were also found at Riyadh, Saudi Arabi.
Green glazed ogee-shaped foliated dish with incised lotus pattern of
Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) from Longquan kiln unearthed at “Nanhai I”.

Robert Wun’s Spectacular Homecoming Fashion Show Kicks Off CENTRESTAGE 2024

– Avant-garde masterpieces debut at Hong Kong Palace Museum in September

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), CENTRESTAGE, the annual highlight of the Asian fashion scene, will be held from 4 to 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s grand opening show, CENTRESTAGE ELITES, will take place at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 3 September, the day before the main event opens, and will feature renowned local designer Robert Wun presenting a collection themed “Home”. Mr Wun is the first Hong Kong designer to have his creations showcased at Paris Haute Couture Week.

Mr Wun’s appearance at CENTRESTAGE ELITES marks his triumphant return to Hong Kong and will also be the first-ever fashion show to be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Attendees will enter through the museum’s iconic crimson red doors for an evening that will take them on an extraordinary journey.

Mr Wun shared: “My dream of becoming a fashion designer started in Hong Kong. Returning to present my collection here revives memories of the past decade – my experiences, persistence and reminiscences. Hong Kong has profoundly influenced me, fuelling my passion and drive. As I celebrate my brand’s 10th anniversary, I possess a sense of gratitude for my home. This felt like the perfect moment to return and host this show, incorporating elements that Hongkongers would relate to.

“My new collection pays homage to my grandmother, drawing inspiration from the indomitable spirit and resilience of Hong Kong women as well as our cultural balance of strength and elegance. I have drawn significant influence from Hong Kong’s music, television and cinema.”

The upcoming CENTRESTAGE ELITES fashion show will feature some of Mr Wun’s classic pieces, celebrating a momentous homecoming to the city that nurtured his dreams.

Insights to be shared at CENTRESTAGE masterclass
Born in Hong Kong, Mr Wun was discovered by the esteemed Joyce Boutique after showcasing his graduation collection at the London College of Fashion in 2012. He launched his eponymous brand in 2014, which marked the beginning of an inspiring and much-lauded journey for him.

Mr Wun’s fashion achievements have gained widespread recognition over the years. In 2020 he was named one of Fashion Asia Hong Kong* 10 Asian Designers to Watch. He received the ANDAM Fashion Awards Prix Spécial in 2022 and was recognised as one of fashion’s most influential figures by Vogue Business 100 and Tatler Asia in 2023. In January 2023 he made his Paris Fashion Week debut, receiving strong support from CHANEL President Bruno Pavlovsky, where he unveiled his first haute couture collection at the closing fashion show. His designs have been worn by international celebrities including Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Adele, Cardi B, Florence Pugh and Billy Porter. He has also designed costumes for the Royal Ballet, the hit film The Hunger Games and a commercial directed by Hong Kong’s Wong Kar-wai. (*sponsored by CCIDA)

Mr Wun’s journey to becoming a top international fashion designer is truly inspirational. He will lead a masterclass on 5 September, sharing insights and experiences with attendees. His innovative designs will also be showcased at CENTRESTAGE.

CENTRESTAGE serves as a premier platform for promoting global designer brands and collections and facilitating the launch of new products in the region. The HKTDC continues to invite industry professionals from around the world to participate in the annual event, fostering collaborative opportunities. As in previous years, the 2024 edition of CENTRESTAGE will offer a captivating lineup of events – including fashion shows, seminars, networking activities, fashion tours and showcases by young Hong Kong designers – that will enrich the experience for participants.

More details will be unveiled at a press conference at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on 20 August.

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About the HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong ’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via trade publications, research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

About Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA)
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) established in June 2024, formerly known as Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau to provide one-stop services and support to the cultural and creative industries with a mission to foster a conducive environment in Hong Kong to facilitate the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, promoting the development of arts, culture and creative sectors as industries under the industry-oriented principle, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community to implement Hong Kong’s positioning as the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

About Fashion Hong Kong
Fashion Hong Kong is a series of international promotional events organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote Hong Kong fashion designers and labels in the global fashion arena. On 3 September, during the CENTRESTAGE ELITES Show, HKTDC will showcase the creations of 10 Fashion Hong Kong designers at the ground floor of the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The following day, 4 September, HKTDC will present the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show, organised by the HKTDC and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA), at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Directed by Chan Chi-fat, the runway event will feature new Spring/Summer 2025 (SS25) collections from four Hong Kong labels – ANGUS TSUI, röyksopp gakkai, selfFab., and Z I D I – in a cinematic style. Mr Chan was the director of “Weeds on Fire”, a winner of the first edition of First Feature Film Initiative organised by CCIDA (formerly known as Create Hong Kong).

Websites :
CENTRESTAGE : www.centrestage.com.hk
CENTRESTAGE ELITES: https://www.hktdc.com/event/centrestage/en/centrestage-elites
Fashion Hong Kong : https://www.fashionhongkong.com.hk/en
Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC):www.fashionally.com/en

Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee.

Glow Up With The Shilla Duty Free This Summer

The Shilla Duty Free has launched an immersive campaign, Glow Up! Summer, offering a fun and vibrant travel retail shopping experience for all travellers until 31 August 2024.

Travellers are in for a summer treat with spin-the-wheel to win prizes at all terminals
Travellers are in for a summer treat with spin-the-wheel to win prizes at all terminals

With the popular Spin-The-Wheel sure win activations and exclusive new product launches across all terminals, travellers are in for a treat this summer. One may spin and win attractive cash prizes up to SGD100, exclusive brand gifts, and a grand prize worth SGD1,400.

Building on the excitement, The Shilla Duty Free is delighted to announce its partnership with Invade and Viu to be a part of WATERBOMB SINGAPORE. As the Official Travel Retailer (Beauty) at WATERBOMB SINGAPORE, expect beauty retailtainment and unique experiences for all event-goers at the iconic music festival.

Chan Sok Ling, Chief Operating Officer of The Shilla Duty Free (Singapore), said, “This summer is a season of firsts as The Shilla Duty Free launches our first-ever Summer Campaign to Changi travellers. With engaging retail experiences, we hope to bring forth a new travel experience to the region. We are proud to conclude our Summer Campaign with the first-ever WATERBOMB event that will take place in Singapore this August.”

Get ready to make a stylish splash and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the ultimate summer party at WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024
Get ready to make a stylish splash and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the ultimate summer party at WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024

Leading the K-Wave momentum in Singapore, Anson Tan, Country Head of Viu Singapore, the organiser of WATERBOMB SINGAPORE 2024 said, “We are thrilled to bring the long-awaited WATERBOMB event to Singapore for the first time as part of our Viu Scream Dates initiative, which underscores our commitment in bringing the hottest and freshest star closer to our Viu-ers beyond the screens. This event will not only offer an exhilarating mix of music and water fun but also marks an exciting new chapter in our collaboration. Bringing together the best of K-beauty, K-music, and K-food, we’re creating a lively and vibrant experience that will make the event even more memorable for all attendees.”

Event-goers can engage in the fun water fights and experience Urban Decay and Laneige beauty at The Shilla Duty Free’s Glow Up! Beauty Bar. Explore and complete the beauty activities to win free beauty gifts and capture your memories at the photo booth. To counter the summer heat, iShopChangi will provide complimentary ice cream to help everyone stay cool.

The Shilla Duty Free Singapore continually elevates the travel retail experience with a fun-packed summer of exclusive activations, promotions, and beauty experiences for travellers of the future and today at Changi Airport.

About The Shilla Duty Free

Since its grand opening in 2015, The Shilla Duty Free Changi Airport Store today features up to 120 Cosmetic and Perfume brands in its stores. With more than 20 Cosmetics and Perfumes stores across the airport’s four terminals, including Shilla Beauty Loft, the first-in-the-world luxury spa concept in a duty free store, The Shilla Duty Free Singapore continually elevates the travel retail experience by offering shoppers exclusive and differentiated services that resonate with travellers. The Shilla Duty Free also operates fashion boutiques in Changi Airport such as Victoria’s Secret (Terminal 2 & 3), and two MAISON de CHRONUS watch boutiques (Terminal 3) at Changi Airport. In 2021, The Shilla Duty Free Singapore expanded its offerings to the domestic market. Shilla Retail Plus offers much-loved beauty brands to local residing customers, enabling them to expect the same great value without having to travel.

As an affiliate company of Samsung, The Shilla Duty Free is a leading travel retailer offering over 1,300 world famous brands in fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, perfumes, watches, etc. In Korea, the travel retailer currently operates five duty free outlets- two in downtown Seoul and Jeju and two airports in Incheon and Gimpo. Shilla Duty Free has recently started operations at Incheon International Airport with the largest business rights among operators, providing customers with a variety of shopping opportunities across all product categories in Incheon Terminal 1 and 2. With the initiation of the Hong Kong International Airport PC/FA operation, The Shilla Duty Free has become the first travel retailer to operate the Cosmetics & Perfumes category in three major hub airports in East Asia (Incheon, Changi, and Hong Kong). https://sg.shilladutyfree.com/en/ 

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Food Expo Kicks Off Next Week with Four Thematic Days to Explore Infinite Lifestyle Possibilities

– Hosted together with five other concurrent events including Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Food Expo PRO, Tea Fair & ICMCM

– Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Hong Kong International Tea Fair & the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) will be held in mid-August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai
– The five fairs will bring together more than 1,840 exhibitors and feature unique delights from global cuisines and trendy lifestyle products
– Four theme days will headline all five fairs for the first time, featuring food from different regions of Mainland China, fine wine collections, and Japanese and Korean Express and a range of activities and products on health and wellness
– Attendees can find flash deals and limited time offers on the ‘August Happy Buy’ website

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, and HKTDC Home Delights Expo will run from 15 to19 August at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair will take place from 15 to17 August at the same venue. More than 1,840 exhibitors will attend the five fairs, providing a one-stop sourcing and shopping destination for trade buyers and the public to enjoy global cuisines, tea and lifestyle products.

Additionally, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) will be held on 15-16 August. Organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, the conference will share the latest industry insights and foster the development of Chinese medicine.

Sophia Chong, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, unveiled the key highlights of the August events at a press conference today and said: “The Food Expo has been a major event in town for more than 30 years and this year, we have introduced four thematic themes across the fairs, each bringing an exciting experience to consumers who enjoy gourmet food, healthy living, and quality home products This year’s exhibitors have gone all out to bring a wider variety of products and engaging activities, to encourage local consumption.”

Food Expo PRO – Create and connect with food business opportunities (15-17 August)
The 2nd Food Expo PRO is open to trade buyers on the first two days, and to the public as well on the last day (17 August). This year, Food Expo PRO welcomes exhibitors from 26 countries and regions who will showcase the newest food trends, services and technology from around the world. Featuring 20 pavilions from neighbouring countries, including Japan and Korea, ASEAN countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, countries further afield such as Mexico and Poland, and Mainland China’s diverse provinces including Fujian, Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan, Zhejiang.

Beyond ready meals and local delicacies, the Food Science and Technology zone will present alternative and future food products, such as vegan health-preserving poached eggs, personalised 3D food products and cooking machines from local exhibitors. These include lactose-free black sesame paste from Singapore as a substitute for chocolate sauce, low-glycaemic index functional flour from Thailand and ready-to-eat rice made from egg white with nearly zero calories.

The Food Tech Symposium will feature two sessions with the Hong Kong Food Professionals Association, Hong Kong Food Innovation & Technology Hub, the Department of Food Science and Nutrition of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, discussing food innovation and technology trends alongside food tech start-ups. Topics will include the latest food packaging and refrigeration technology and applications in ready meals, innovative scientific research and recipes, including personal dietary needs analysis by AI, creating special meals by 3D food printing.

In line with the growing interest in Halal food, this year’s fair will indicate the Halal food and beverage label facilitate buyers easier sourcing. More than 90 exhibitors will showcase a diverse range of worldwide Halal food products at Food Expo PRO and Food Expo. Besides fried seaweed from Thailand and coffee from Indonesia, the fairs will introduce Halal food products from other countries. These include sea bream from Japan, instant vermicelli from Korea, agave cactus nectar from Mexico, and products from Mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines.

A seminar with the CEO of the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) of Malaysia will discuss the opportunities and challenges of the Halal food market. Other topics will include optimising Halal food production and supply chains, food certification, monitoring and regulation, the introduction of a scientific verification process within Hong Kong’s existing Halal certification framework, and Hong Kong’s role in facilitating and promoting the development of the Halal food trade.

Hong Kong International Tea Fair — Taste the world’s most famous teas (15-17 August)
The 15th Hong Kong International Tea Fair, also open to trade buyers on the first two days of the fair, and to the public on last day of the fair (17 August), will feature four pavilions: Sri Lanka, Fujian, Hunan, and the first-ever pavilion by the Hong Kong and Kowloon Tea Trade Merchants Association. Attendees can taste local organic teas from Hong Kong’s Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Wuyi Rock Tea from Fujian, Purple Tea from Kenya and Hadong Black Tea from Korea while exploring speciality tea wares.

This year’s fair will see the Chinese Tea Culture International Exchange Association hosting the inaugural Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum. Under the theme “Bridging Cultures and Embracing the World with Tea”, international tea culture experts and scholars from Mainland China, Australia and Malaysia will gather to discuss the global development of the tea industry along with its history and heritage. Also new this year is the inaugural International Tea Space Design Competition 2024, which is organised by the Teaism Alliance Hong Kong. Shortlisted designs for tea spaces will be showcased during the Tea Fair giving the public an opportunity to vote for their favourites.

Another highlight of the fair is the Hong Kong International Tea Fair Tea Competition 2024 which will award champion, 1st runner up, 2nd runner up places and “The Best Aroma Award”, and “The Best Taste Award” to teas selected in a blind tasting by professional tea judges. Free tasting will be available in the morning of the public day on 17 August. Other activities include the International KamCha Competition – HK Milk Tea Final (HK Region), seminars, tea tasting sessions and tea art performances.

The Food Expo PRO and the Tea Fair are expecting 110 missions representing 6,000 trade buyers from 26 countries and regions. The two fairs will operate under the hybrid model EXHIBITION+, allowing global food and tea buyers to connect through physical and online platforms. Click2Match, a smart business matching platform, will facilitate online meetings from 8-24 August. Scan2Match enables buyers to scan unique QR codes using the HKTDC Marketplace app to bookmark their favourite exhibitors, browse product information, and chat online during or after the exhibition.

Food Expo – To taste the world and bring a new experience to your taste buds (15-19 August)
The 34th Food Expo, from 15 August to 19 August, gives the public an opportunity to taste the world’s finest cuisines and delicacies. The Gourmet Zone features a stunning seven thematic zones showcasing delicacies like foie gras in French red wine, New Zealand imperial salmon, Greek yoghurts with fruit, 100% Blue Mountain coffee, Japanese Ise vinegar, Thai dried mango, Australian wild blacklip abalone in brown braising sauce, and more. The Premium Food Zone features more than 30 renowned brands, including Chewy, CHOYA, Han Yin Hong, Kee Wah Bakery, Maxims, Nissin, On Kee, Original Taste Home Crafts, Tai Pan, Wing Wah and more, offering the latest products such as  the 35th Anniversary edition of Tai Pan Snowy Mooncake, CHOYA Umeshu Gold Edition and more.

13 Star Chef will have cooking demonstrations at the fair, featuring Menex Cheung, Executive Chef of China Tang; Li Yuet Faat, Executive Chef of Ming Court (Cordis Hong Kong); Lai Wei Hung, Founder of Hung’s Delicacies and Master Hung; Sandy Keung, Executive Chef of TABLE by Sandy Keung; Elaine Ma, recipe author; and Marco Antonio Li Voti, Chef de Cuisine of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano (IFC) and more.

Media veteran Jacky Chan will host the Chef’s Dialogue on 17 August, featuring three renowned Hong Kong chefs sharing their cooking and dining tips and culinary secrets with food demonstrations on the same day. Additionally, the fair will offer seminars, talks, wine-tasting workshops, food-related demonstrations and performances, providing a comprehensive culinary experience.

Beauty & Wellness Expo – Discover the beauty of nature and pamper your mind, body and spirit (15-19 August)
The 8th Beauty & Wellness Expo will showcase quality products, including popular home-use beauty devices, skincare brands, hair care products, health supplements, and more. Visitors can enjoy free on-site haircuts and head, shoulder, and neck massage services on first come, first served basis.

This year’s new Body Mind Spirit Zone will offer an oasis for busy city dwellers. Hong Kong Association of Flower Arranging Societies will present over 30 exquisite floral art pieces under the theme “Blossoms – Delights”, along with floral art workshops and demonstrations for the public. They can also join experiential activities such as aromatherapy, singing bowls, art therapy, painting and perfumery that relieve stress and enhance their physical and mental health through diversified guidance. The Beauty & Wellness Expo is also proud to have the continued support of The Federation of Beauty Industry (H.K.), the Hong Kong Hair & Beauty Merchants Association, the International Beauty & Health General Union, The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong China Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness Limited.

Home Delights Expo – Elevate living vibes through innovation (15-19 August)
Celebrating its 10th year, the Home Delights Expo returns to showcase products and services designed to enhance the quality of life. Buyers and visitors can discover massage chairs, smart home technology, stylish homeware, bedding, furniture, and interior design services. The Avenue of Delights features 30 exhibitors including German Pool, Giormani, LAURASTAR, Osim, Tiger, Towngas, ZWILLING JA Henckels. The Creative Corner will spotlight innovative young start-ups offering unique products, such as carved aromastones, hand-drawn wall plaquesand customised street sign stands.

Four new themes featuring daily activities and product promotions
For the first time, HKTDC has introduced four new cross-fair theme days featuring curated activities and product promotions:

“Delights Across Mainland China” (15 August) – On the first day of the exhibition visitors will be introduced to famous dishes from Mainland China, such as the “Delicious Sichuan” Sichuan cuisine promotion, Jiangsu cuisine promotion, and a tasting of Inner Mongolian mutton paired with wine. Exhibitors will also showcase gold label Fo Tiao Qiang from Guangdong, pork knuckles in ginger vinegar stew, and, a Hong Kong favourite, sauerkraut fish fillet. Visitors will also be able to find quality agricultural products from Mainland China, such as Luochuan apples from Shaanxi, the home of apples and sweet corn grown at high altitude in the Qinba Mountains of Sichuan. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Mainland China and some mainland provinces and cities will also bring their local products for promotion.

“Happy Friday” (16 August) – The event features award-winning mixologists showcasing their skills in non-alcoholic beverage preparation. Additionally, there will be wine tasting workshops, master chef plating demonstrations, rope skipping performance, and numerous photo opportunities. A number of exhibitors in the Gourmet Zone will be offering special prices for sake tasting, including Wine Spirit Limited’s limited HK$1 Daiginjo tasting, draft beer crafted by Hong Kong’s first Master Brewer and the award winning Japanese Umeshu, keeping visitors entertained and celebrating all day Friday.

“Japan & Korea Express” (17 August) – Visitors can immerse themselves in the latest Japanese and Korean food and lifestyle trends by experiencing live demonstrations of Korean kimchi-making and makeup tips sharing, witnessing the artistry of taekwondo and traditional Japanese kimono dances, and enjoying the energy of Korean dance performances. Culinary delights include the award-winning Japanese croissant Taiyaki, recipient of the 2023 Japan Food Selection Grand Prix, Korean Makgeolli rice wine, raw king crab legs and other local delicacies. Japanese and Korean household products will also include home use beauty gadgets, cold-pressure slow-grinding juicers, and more.

“Wellness Weekend” (17-18 August) – Visitors have the opportunity to embrace a balanced lifestyle over the weekend by attending a series of workshops and seminars, including sessions on healthy tea brewing, food waste management, wood colour painting, cloisonné enamel perfume bottle workshops, and a talk on urban disease prevention and treatment by doctors. There will also be a special performance by an award-winning young latte artist. Visitors can see and try health and well-being products, including Taiwan’s ready-to-eat low-fat and calorie-control meal packs, Thai ketogenic slimming coffee, sleep-aid oils using ancient recipes, and massage chairs.

ICMCM – Discussion on industry-university-research collaboration and clinical research on traditional medicine (15-16 August)
The Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) is partnering with the HKTDC, and ten scientific research institutions to present at the latest International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM). Themed “The Industry-University-Research Collaboration and Clinical Research on Traditional Medicine“, this conference offers valuable Chinese medicine insights and information.

17 keynote speakers will discuss development trends, scientific research achievements, successful experiences, regulations, and the outlook of Chinese medicine and health products in connection to the “Belt and Road” initiative. The hybrid format of the conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas among speakers and participants, and registered Chinese medicine practitioners in Hong Kong who can apply for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

Lucky draw and various special offers
The fairs will feature daily lucky draws with an impressive prize pool worth HK$500,000. Prizes include kitchenware, furniture, beauty products and treatments, gourmet food, and health products etc. Visitors can enter the lucky draw by spending HK$200 or more on a single receipt, with a maximum of five entries per receipt at at the fairs. The Smart Bidding sessions will also be available, allowing visitors to bid for their favourite products starting from 90% discount. The HKTDC’s “August Happy Buy” promotional website will continue to provide the latest shopping information, including flash sales, limited offers and over 130 shopping coupons designed to enhance visitors’ Hong Kong shopping spree.

Physical ticket sales for the August exhibitions will not be available at the fairground. E-tickets can be purchased in advance through e-Payment Sponsor BoC Pay, offering a 10% discount on ticket purchases and discounts of up to HK$100 on purchases at the fairgrounds, or through AlipayHK’s “Movies/Tickets” and Alipay’s “Exhibition Tickets” applet. Designated number of ticket purchasers will receive a HK$2 discount and a complimentary HK$10 mooncake or fairground cash coupon. Visitors can also purchase tickets at the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, all 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores, and via the Octopus App or use their AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission instantly at the toll booths set up at the fair entrance. The HKTDC has also extended the discounted morning and night admission tickets for the public on designated dates.

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TransNusa Becomes First Foreign Airline to Launch Flights from Jakarta to Subang Airport in Malaysia

Passengers Can Enjoy Reduced Travel Duration to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

TransNusa successfully launched the maiden Jakarta – Subang flight on 1 August. TranNusa will be the only airline to offer the Jakarta-Subang route to Malaysia. Passengers can now enjoy a shorter travel duration when planning a leisure or business stay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said, “We are honoured and thrilled to successfully launch our new scheduled Jakarta – Subang route.

“This route will allow passengers from Subang Airport to reach Kuala Lumpur in a mere 19 to 20 minutes by car with only 23km between the two locations,” Francis said, adding that passengers will need to travel 59km from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Kuala Lumpur.

TransNusa’s inaugural flight from Jakarta departed the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Terminal 3 at 11.00 am and arrived at Subang Airport at 02.00 pm on August 1, 2024. 

Francis said TransNusa will be operating one daily scheduled flight from Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Subang Airport.

TRANSNUSA LANDS IN SUBANG AIRPORT
TRANSNUSA LANDS IN SUBANG AIRPORT

The flight, 8B 699, will depart Jakarta at 04.10 pm and arrive at the Subang Airport at 07.00 pm while TransNusa flight, 8B 698, will depart Subang Airport at 07.30pm and arrive in Jakarta at 08.30pm. TransNusa will be utilizing its A320 narrow-body airliner, which has 174 seats, to cater for the two-hour scheduled flight. TransNusa ticket for this route is competitively priced from IDR 999,000.

Jakarta-based TransNusa was chosen by the Malaysian Aviation Commission to become one of the two foreign airlines to fly from the historical Subang International Airport. The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, popularly known as Subang Airport served as Malaysia’s international airport from 1965 to 1998, after which the operations were transferred to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). However, since early 2000, airlines have been requesting for approval to utilise the Subang Airport to cater for scheduled domestic and Asean flights due to the airport’s strategic location.

Last month, the Malaysian Aviation Commission had approved only six airlines to fly from Subang Airport, four Malaysian-owned airlines and two foreign airlines, one of which is TransNusa.

Francis clarified that although TransNusa has launched this new route, the airline would still continue to operate three scheduled daily flights from Jakarta to KLIA and four scheduled flights weekly from Jakarta to Johor Bharu.

On what passengers can expect from TransNusa in future, Francis said, “As a Premium Service Carrier, our main priority is to provide our passengers with not only comfort, safety and good experience but also alternative options and competitive pricing.

“Hence, we will continuously aim to provide our passengers with new creative routes and accommodate their need to save time, to have as many options as possible, to have a comfortable experience and to have peace of mind while travelling.”

Francis explained that since TransNusa’s re-introduction in August 2022, the airline has been planning, creating and developing new ways to enhance passenger travel experience, provide alternative travel slots as well as competitive pricing.

Meanwhile Mr. Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia said, “Since the re-launch of TransNusa in 2022, the airline has grown and made a valuable contribution to the tourism industry in Malaysia by offering Indonesian passengers additional and competitive flights to Kuala Lumpur.

“We anticipate that TransNusa will keep expanding and make a significant contribution to the travel and tourism sectors in both nations,” he continued.

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR TRANSNUSA… Francis (second from right) with Zainuddin Mohamed (second from left) from Malaysia Airports
ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR TRANSNUSA… Francis (second from right) with Zainuddin Mohamed (second from left) from Malaysia Airports

TransNusa, which had to close it business operation in September 2020 due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, started operations again after injection of new shareholders and management team in October 2022.

Within 6 months, under the leadership of Francis, the airline introduced its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and celebrated its first-year anniversary for this route on April 14, 2024.

“When we re-launched TransNusa in October 2022, we started from the bottom again. We had no aircraft or roadmap to follow. Everything was new because the pandemic had broken the aviation business operations boundaries.

“As such, we re-created and customised our own new business operations model and positioned TransNusa as the first Premium Service Carrier to cater for the new norm and needs of passengers that is based on the post-pandemic scenario,” Francis explained.

“Therefore, being handpicked by the Malaysian Aviation Commission as the only foreign airline to offer daily scheduled flights from Jakarta to Subang Airport is another milestone for us,” Francis said.

TransNusa launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur in April, 2023, after which the airline successfully launched three more new international routes by the end of last year. TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia.

Since the takeover of new shareholders, TransNusa has been contributing and changing the aviation landscape in Indonesia. It has been making headlines in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia and the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. TransNusa also became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China and provided its passengers with more pricing and route options to China. In addition, the airline also became the first airline outside China to utilise the COMAC ARJ21-700.

About TransNusa
PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered.

TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launched its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December 2022. The airline, which became the first outside of China to utilise Comac, received its first ARJ21 on 22nd December 2022.  In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

The airline currently flies to Yogyakarta and Bali. On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Johor. The airline became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model.

Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 while for the Malaysian market, passengers can contact MKM Ticketing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd at +60378312581.

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Malaysian Aviation Commission Handpicks Indonesia’s TransNusa Airlines as One of the Two Foreign Airlines to Operate from its distinguished Subang Airport

TransNusa Becomes First Indonesian Airline To Offer Jakarta – Subang International Flight

  • PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri to be the first foreign airline to kickstart jet aircraft operations for the Jakarta-Subang international route from Subang Airport in Malaysia
  • TransNusa to operate daily scheduled international flight from Jakarta to Subang, starting August 1, 2024
  • The airline will be utilising its A320 narrow-body airliner for the daily scheduled flight

TransNusa made headlines in Indonesia and South East Asia when the airline with just two airbus A320 and one Comac ARJ21-700 introduced its first international route from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur on April 14, 2023.

14 months later, the airline has been handpicked as one of the two foreign airlines that has received approval to start flights from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport, popularly known as Subang Airport in Malaysia.

The Subang Airport is coveted by many foreign airlines due to its proximity to the central business district in Kuala Lumpur mainly due its location. While it takes passengers from Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding central business district areas an average of 30 minutes to access Subang Airport, it takes more than an hour to an hour and a half to access the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). As such, passenger generally prefer to travel through Subang Airport rather than KLIA.

Subang Airport, which was officially opened on August 30, 1965, had the longest runway in Southeast Asia at that time. However, the airport operations were moved to the current international airport, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in 1998.

“The resumption of jet operations at the Subang Airport come 26 years after all narrowbody aircraft operations were moved and for TransNusa to be handpicked to start the Kuala Lumpur – Jakarta route and create history with the Malaysian Aviation team is an honour for us, more so because we are only 20 months old,” Said Datuk Bernard, who is the Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa.

“I am also thankful for the opportunity to be the first foreign airline to start scheduled jet aircraft operations for an international route from Subang airport. As off today, we will be the only airline offering scheduled international flights from Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Subang Airport,” said Datuk Bernard explained.

At the initial stage, TransNusa will be operating one daily scheduled flight from Terminal 3, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Subang Airport. The flight, 8B 699, will depart Jakarta at 04.10pm and arrive at the Subang Airport at 07.00pm while TransNusa flight, 8B 698, will depart Subang Airport at 07.30pm and arrive in Jakarta at 08.30pm. TransNusa will be utilizing its A320 narrow-body airliner, which has 174 seats, to cater for the two-hour scheduled flight, beginning August 1.

“We will be starting sale of tickets from today,” said Datuk Bernard, adding that TransNusa ticket for this route will be priced from IDR 999,000.

On the successful approval of TransNusa’s route permit for the Jakarta-Subang international route, Datuk Bernard said, “TransNusa, known worldwide for its unique business proposition as a Premium Service Carrier, has always operated with passengers’ comfort and safety in mind. As such, this new opportunity is a testament to our commitment towards enhancing services in the aviation industry.”

“As an Indonesian airline that only has been operating for 20 months, we are proud to launch a series of new daily scheduled flight to the Subang Airport,” He added.

On whether there will be any changes to TransNusa’s scheduled flights from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Datuk said that TransNusa would still continue to operate three scheduled daily flights to KLIA and four scheduled flights weekly to Johor Bharu.

Datuk Bernard, Group CEO, TransNusa
Datuk Bernard, Group CEO, TransNusa

TransNusa, which had to close it business operation in September 2020 due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, started operations again after injection of new shareholders and management team in October 2022.

Within 6 months, the airline introduced its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur and celebrated its first-year anniversary for this route on April 14, this year.

“When we re-launched TransNusa in October 2022, we started from the bottom again. We had no aircraft or roadmap to follow. Everything was new because the pandemic had broken the aviation business operations boundaries. We re-created and customised our business operations and strategy model of being the first Premium Service Carrier based on the post-pandemic scenario,” Datuk Bernard explained.

“As such, for us, being handpicked by the Malaysian Aviation Commission as the only airline to operate from the Subang Airport to offer daily scheduled flight from Jakarta is another milestone for us,” Datuk Bernard stressed.

After launching its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, TransNusa launched three more new international routes by the end of last year. TransNusa’s aggressive international growth strategy combined with its domestic business operations approach has enabled the airline to be the fastest growing airline in South East Asia.

In 2024, the airline does not only celebrate the first year of its operations in Kuala Lumpur but it will also be celebrating first year of operations in three other international locations that is Johor, Malaysia, Singapore and Guangzhou, China.

Since its re-launch, TransNusa became the first in the world to commission a Comac ARJ21-700. TransNusa became the second airline in Indonesia to launch a Jakarta-Guangzhou route on November 16, last year.

On the domestic front, TransNusa, in keeping with its new player, new rules character, became the first in the world to offer a direct flight between two world legendary destinations, which is Bali and Manado. This domestic route was launched in April, this year.

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Trina Thomas Raj
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About TransNusa
TransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. After the take-over, in February 2024, the airline rebranded itself from being a Low-Cost Carrier to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered. TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022. The airline, which became the first outside of China to utilise Comac, received its first ARJ21 on 22nd December, 2022.  In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The airline currently flies to Yogyakarta and Bali. On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur and Johor. The airline became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model.Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website (www.transnusa.co.id), through authorized travel agents in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at, +62216310888. For the Singaporean market, passengers can contact TransNusa’s General Sales Agent, Chariot Travels Pte Ltd, at +65 86602719 while for the Malaysian market, passengers can contact MKM Ticketing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd at +60378312581.