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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
VINEXPO ASIA 2025 OFFERS CLARITY FOR ASEAN TRADE IN SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a shifting global landscape, clarity matters. From 27 to 29 May, Vinexpo Asia 2025 gathered 8,998 trade participants at Marina Bay Sands, reinforcing its position as both a business catalyst and a strategic forum for market orientation and collective foresight. The opening ceremony, attended by Singapore's Minister of State (MOS) for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Industry, Gan Siow Huang, and 15 ambassadors, set the tone for an event anchored in economic diplomacy. In her keynote address, MOS Gan underlined Singapore's commitment to " working with like-minded partners around the world" to " uphold free and open trade" — a message that echoes across the exhibition hall. " The wine and spirits industry is at a global turning point," says Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium. " With so many uncertainties reshaping global trade, Southeast Asia emerges as a new consumption continent. This is no time for solo moves — it's about playing as a team. And Vinexpo Asia offers precisely the field for that. Our responsibility is clear: bring structure, perspective, and clarity." Vinexpo Asia 2025 underscored Southeast Asia's strengthening position as a dynamic and collective force in the global wine and spirits trade. From Thailand to Vietnam, Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippines, the ASEAN bloc demonstrated a shared momentum driven by demographic growth and economic ambition. The presence of ambassadors and institutional representatives throughout the show further reinforced the regional cohesion and international relevance of the event. As MOS Gan noted in her address, the region is " home to over 600 million people and a young, rising middle class, and is expected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030." She also highlighted that " alcohol beverage revenue in Southeast Asia is projected to grow by about 10% from 2023 to 2027". This confirms the region's shift from emerging to essential. As a regional trade hub, Singapore provides an ideal environment to gather Southeast Asian buying power in one place. With 4,253 meetings scheduled, Vinexpo Asia confirmed its role as an engine for qualified business encounters. The 2025 edition stood out for the intensity and quality of exchanges facilitated by Vinexposium's business matching platform — a tool widely praised by exhibitors for its efficiency. Buyers came from over 60 countries, with a particularly strong showing from Southeast Asia. Local professionals from Singapore were joined by decision-makers from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines — underscoring the region's centrality to the show. " It's always very exciting to be at Vinexpo Asia, it's an annual activity for us. We meet our partners and explore new brands to introduce in Malaysia. Being here speeds up the process," says Wilson Khor, Marketing Brand Manager at Luen Heng F&B. Among the exhibitors, national and regional pavilions from France, Italy, China, the USA and Australia drew sustained attention. For many, the show delivered concrete commercial outcomes. " Vinexpo Asia 2025 has proven to be an exceptional platform for Italian wines. The quality of the crowd—comprised of highly knowledgeable buyers, distributors, and industry leaders, was truly impressive,", affirms Giorgio Calveri, Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Singapore. " We met the Asian importers we work with and confirmed some orders. We also met potential distributors from Malaysia and Cambodia, which are countries we are not represented in," explains Vivien Gay, Director of International Sales at Silver Oak Winery (United States). Beyond the show floor, Singapore's vibrant gastronomic scene provided an ideal backdrop for after-hours networking, a natural extension of Vinexpo Asia's blend of business, intelligence and hospitality. GUIDING THE TRADE THROUGH COMPLEXITY That same spirit of openness and dialogue continued at Vinexpo Academy — the event's strategic compass, where over 30 conferences and masterclasses addressed the forces transforming the industry, from shifting consumption patterns to emerging distribution models and new regional players. " Vinexpo Academy is the number one reason I attend Vinexposium events," shares Nimmi Malhotra, Wine Communicator. " Vinexpo Asia is a world-class ideas forum — a space for thought leadership and intellectual growth." The second issue of Voice of the Industry, Vinexposium's editorial publication, was launched onsite with a sharp focus on Asia. Distributed throughout the show, it provided expert analysis, data-driven foresight, and field-based observations. Meanwhile, four episodes of the Voice by Vinexposium podcast were recorded live in Singapore, covering key themes such as the reinvention of Southeast Asia's distribution models, the rise of premium spirits, and how identity and collectability are redefining brand strategies. Episodes will be released post-event. " In a world of shifting alliances and uncertain flows, Vinexposium stands as a trusted third party for the global drinks trade — a beacon where producers, buyers, and policymakers can connect, exchange, and build long-term strategies," concludes Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium." And following our DNA, w e do business with taste, heart and soul," he adds. This strategic momentum continues in 2026, as Vinexpo Asia returns to Hong Kong from 26 to 28 May, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Alternating between Singapore and Hong Kong, the event ensures a consistent presence across two distinct ecosystems, ASEAN and Greater China — each with its own dynamics and opportunities. Click here to access photos of Vinexpo Asia 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS About Vinexpo Asia Vinexpo Asia is a premier event for wine and spirits professionals, offering exclusive access to key stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place alternately in Singapore and Hong Kong, two major business hubs, it serves as a strategic platform for networking, discovering industry innovations, and fostering business opportunities in one of the most dynamic markets worldwide. About Vinexposium Vinexposium is the year-round ally to the global wine and spirits trade. Through international business events and editorial content, it brings together every segment of the industry to foster growth and visibility. By combining market insight and connection opportunities, including Voice of the Industry, Vinexposium helps professionals, around the world, navigate change, unlock opportunities, and stay aligned with emerging trends in sustainability, innovation, and consumer expectations.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
VINEXPO ASIA 2025 OFFERS CLARITY FOR ASEAN TRADE IN SHIFTING LANDSCAPE
SINGAPORE, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a shifting global landscape, clarity matters. From 27 to 29 May, Vinexpo Asia 2025 gathered 8,998 trade participants at Marina Bay Sands, reinforcing its position as both a business catalyst and a strategic forum for market orientation and collective foresight. The opening ceremony, attended by Singapore's Minister of State (MOS) for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Industry, Gan Siow Huang, and 15 ambassadors, set the tone for an event anchored in economic diplomacy. In her keynote address, MOS Gan underlined Singapore's commitment to "working with like-minded partners around the world" to "uphold free and open trade" — a message that echoes across the exhibition hall. "The wine and spirits industry is at a global turning point," says Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium. "With so many uncertainties reshaping global trade, Southeast Asia emerges as a new consumption continent. This is no time for solo moves — it's about playing as a team. And Vinexpo Asia offers precisely the field for that. Our responsibility is clear: bring structure, perspective, and clarity." SOUTHEAST ASIA: FROM EMERGING TO ESSENTIAL Vinexpo Asia 2025 underscored Southeast Asia's strengthening position as a dynamic and collective force in the global wine and spirits trade. From Thailand to Vietnam, Malaysia to Indonesia and the Philippines, the ASEAN bloc demonstrated a shared momentum driven by demographic growth and economic ambition. The presence of ambassadors and institutional representatives throughout the show further reinforced the regional cohesion and international relevance of the event. As MOS Gan noted in her address, the region is "home to over 600 million people and a young, rising middle class, and is expected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030." She also highlighted that "alcohol beverage revenue in Southeast Asia is projected to grow by about 10% from 2023 to 2027". This confirms the region's shift from emerging to essential. As a regional trade hub, Singapore provides an ideal environment to gather Southeast Asian buying power in one place. THE BUSINESS PULSE OF THE REGION With 4,253 meetings scheduled, Vinexpo Asia confirmed its role as an engine for qualified business encounters. The 2025 edition stood out for the intensity and quality of exchanges facilitated by Vinexposium's business matching platform — a tool widely praised by exhibitors for its efficiency. Buyers came from over 60 countries, with a particularly strong showing from Southeast Asia. Local professionals from Singapore were joined by decision-makers from Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines — underscoring the region's centrality to the show. "It's always very exciting to be at Vinexpo Asia, it's an annual activity for us. We meet our partners and explore new brands to introduce in Malaysia. Being here speeds up the process," says Wilson Khor, Marketing Brand Manager at Luen Heng F&B. Among the exhibitors, national and regional pavilions from France, Italy, China, the USA and Australia drew sustained attention. For many, the show delivered concrete commercial outcomes. "Vinexpo Asia 2025 has proven to be an exceptional platform for Italian wines. The quality of the crowd—comprised of highly knowledgeable buyers, distributors, and industry leaders, was truly impressive,", affirms Giorgio Calveri, Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in Singapore. "We met the Asian importers we work with and confirmed some orders. We also met potential distributors from Malaysia and Cambodia, which are countries we are not represented in," explains Vivien Gay, Director of International Sales at Silver Oak Winery (United States). Beyond the show floor, Singapore's vibrant gastronomic scene provided an ideal backdrop for after-hours networking, a natural extension of Vinexpo Asia's blend of business, intelligence and hospitality. GUIDING THE TRADE THROUGH COMPLEXITY That same spirit of openness and dialogue continued at Vinexpo Academy — the event's strategic compass, where over 30 conferences and masterclasses addressed the forces transforming the industry, from shifting consumption patterns to emerging distribution models and new regional players. "Vinexpo Academy is the number one reason I attend Vinexposium events," shares Nimmi Malhotra, Wine Communicator. "Vinexpo Asia is a world-class ideas forum — a space for thought leadership and intellectual growth." The second issue of Voice of the Industry, Vinexposium's editorial publication, was launched onsite with a sharp focus on Asia. Distributed throughout the show, it provided expert analysis, data-driven foresight, and field-based observations. Meanwhile, four episodes of the Voice by Vinexposium podcast were recorded live in Singapore, covering key themes such as the reinvention of Southeast Asia's distribution models, the rise of premium spirits, and how identity and collectability are redefining brand strategies. Episodes will be released post-event. "In a world of shifting alliances and uncertain flows, Vinexposium stands as a trusted third party for the global drinks trade — a beacon where producers, buyers, and policymakers can connect, exchange, and build long-term strategies," concludes Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium. "And following our DNA, we do business with taste, heart and soul," he adds. This strategic momentum continues in 2026, as Vinexpo Asia returns to Hong Kong from 26 to 28 May, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Alternating between Singapore and Hong Kong, the event ensures a consistent presence across two distinct ecosystems, ASEAN and Greater China — each with its own dynamics and opportunities. For more information, visit Vinexpo Asia website Click here to access photos of Vinexpo Asia 2025 UPCOMING EVENTS Vinexpo India – 3-4 October 2025, Mumbai Vinexpo Explorer – 6-9 October 2025, Mendoza WBWE – 24-25 November 2025, Amsterdam Wine Paris – 9-11 February 2026, Paris Vinexpo Americas – 29-30 April 2026, Miami Vinexpo Asia – 26-28 May 2026, Hong Kong About Vinexpo Asia Vinexpo Asia is a premier event for wine and spirits professionals, offering exclusive access to key stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region. Taking place alternately in Singapore and Hong Kong, two major business hubs, it serves as a strategic platform for networking, discovering industry innovations, and fostering business opportunities in one of the most dynamic markets worldwide. About Vinexposium Vinexposium is the year-round ally to the global wine and spirits trade. Through international business events and editorial content, it brings together every segment of the industry to foster growth and visibility. By combining market insight and connection opportunities, including Voice of the Industry, Vinexposium helps professionals, around the world, navigate change, unlock opportunities, and stay aligned with emerging trends in sustainability, innovation, and consumer expectations. FOR ASIAN MEDIA CONTACTS Jenny TAN FoodCult Pte Ltd words@ +65 9836 7653 Rachel RAEBURN FoodCult Pte Ltd vinexpoasia@ +65 9742 5770 ALL OTHER MEDIA REGIONS CONTACTS Camille CORDASCO Vinexposium Cloé SEBAN Vinexposium View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Vinexposium Sign in to access your portfolio
AsiaOne
03-05-2025
- Politics
- AsiaOne
PAP's Gan Siow Huang wins Marymount SMC with 70.70% of votes over PSP's Jeffrey Khoo, Singapore News
Results for Marymount SMC GE2025 Gan Siow Huang (PAP) 70.70% Jeffrey Khoo (PSP) 29.30% The People's Action Party (PAP) has won Marymount SMC against the Progress Singapore Party (PSP). PAP's Gan Siow Huang received 14,868 votes while PSP's Jeffrey Khoo received 6,163 votes. Marymount SMC has 23,275 electors. In the 2020 general election, PAP won Marymount SMC with a vote share of 55.04 per cent against PSP. For our GE2025 microsite, visit here. editor@
Straits Times
26-04-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
PSP's minimum wage idea is ‘easy way out', says PAP's Gan Siow Huang
PAP candidate for Marymount SMC Gan Siow Huang greets residents at Bishan Park and along Bishan Street 22 on April 26. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE - The PSP's proposal for a minimum monthly wage in Singapore 'sounds simple' and is an 'easy way out', said PAP's Gan Siow Huang, who is defending her Marymount seat in the general election. In an interview with The Sunday Times on April 26, she noted that the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) by the PAP's Government offers a more comprehensive and sustainable solution for lower-wage workers. 'I do not assume that a single wage, minimum wage, will be sufficient for all... The more difficult thing is how to have a more targeted minimum wage for each sector, and that takes a lot of hard work,' said Ms Gan, who is the Minister of State for Education and Manpower. 'Because in each sector, we have to get both the employers and unions to come together to a common landing on what is a reasonable, sustainable minimum wage for that sector.' Ms Gan, 50, spoke to ST after a walkabout in Bishan on April 26, when she was asked about the comments made by her opponent, Mr Jeffrey Khoo, during a PSP rally two days ago. PAP candidate for Marymount SMC Gan Siow Huang greets residents at Bishan Park and along Bishan Street 22 on April 26, 2025. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG Mr Khoo, the chief executive of a regional risk consulting firm, had called for a $2,250 minimum monthly wage and policies to prioritise Singaporeans in the workforce. The PWM, said Ms Gan, links wage increases to skills upgrading and productivity, and it is a more calibrated approach that takes into account industry needs. The Workfare Income Supplement scheme, a government initiative that provides cash and CPF top-ups for lower-wage workers, is another way to help workers, she added. Mr Khoo had also suggested implementing stronger 'Singaporean-first' policies in relation to the Government's Fair Consideration Framework, which sets out requirements for employers here to consider the workforce fairly for job opportunities. In response, Ms Gan said such comments do not take into account Singapore's size and lack of natural resources. Likening it to United States President Donald Trump's political slogan, she said: 'You look at the US' 'Make America great again'. Are they? 'Our market is very small... So if you want to compete for businesses, if you want to bring in investments, you must make sure we have talent and be humble. While we have very good talent here, we don't have enough.' PAP candidate for Marymount SMC Gan Siow Huang greets residents at Bishan Park and at a coffee shop along Bishan Street 22 on April 26. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG Instead of shutting others out, she added that Singapore should aim to build a strong and diverse workforce that includes local and global talent. The battle in the single-seat ward will see Ms Gan, who won 55.04 per cent of the vote against PSP's Ang Yong Guan's (44.96 per cent) in her first contest in 2020, facing a PSP opponent again. Mr Khoo was part of the PSP's best performing team at the last polls, which took 48.32 per cent of the vote in West Coast GRC. On her opponent, Ms Gan noted that though Mr Khoo has experience contesting in elections, his experience is in West Coast, not Marymount, where the needs of residents are different. 'For the last five years, I've been very active on the ground, and I am confident that by now most residents will know what I stand for, who I am, and I think I'm in a better position,' she added. In her time as Marymount MP, said Ms Gan, she brought several projects to fruition, including a new bus stop and bus service 162 along Sin Ming Road, sheltered linkways, and the redevelopment of Thomson Community Club. The club is expected to be completed in a few weeks after a delay – it was originally estimated to be completed by late 2021, but work stopped when the previous contractor encountered unforseen business challenges during the pandemic and could not continue. She added that plans are underway for three more Active Ageing Centres in the area and a new covered linkway across Bishan Street 22 which connects to Bishan North Shopping Mall. She said: 'This is a high demand, high-interest item by the residents. The last five years, many residents have been asking me to have this built so that it will be more convenient, rain or shine, for them to access the neighbourhood town.' Elisha Tushara is a correspondent at The Straits Times specialising in Singapore's education landscape. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
