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Spackman Media Group Artist Wi Ha-jun Stars in New Romance K-Drama Graduation & Reprises Role in SQUID GAME SEASON 2

  • Spackman Media Group artist Wi Ha-jun will headline a new romance K-drama, GRADUATION, directed by Ahn Pan-seok, who previously collaborated with him in the hit love series SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018)
  • Represented by Spackman Media Group, Wi Ha-jun currently stars in the ongoing original crime action-drama series, THE WORST OF EVIL, which ranked #1 in Korea and Top 10 in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Turkey according to FlixPatrol as of October 22
  • The emerging international star will also reprise his role in the highly anticipated second season of the global breakout hit, SQUID GAME, alongside the original cast comprising Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 24 October 2023 Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by global media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that Wi Ha-jun of MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“MSteam“), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group’s associated company, Spackman Media Group Limited (“Spackman Media Group“), will headline one of the most anticipated K-drama series in 2024, GRADUATION.

GRADUATION is directed by Ahn Pan-seok, who previously collaborated with Wi Ha-jun in the hit love series SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018), which starred iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin of Spackman Media Group. In March 2022, SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018) landed in the top 10 on China’s streaming platform, iQIYI, during the first few days of its release. The romance drama was also selected as the Drama of the Year 2018 at the Brand of the Year ceremony hosted by the Korea Consumer Brand Committee. In addition to SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018), Ahn Pan-seok is known for his work on the K-drama series, MBC’s ONE SPRING NIGHT (2019) and JTBC’s SECRET AFFAIR (2014).

Wi Ha-jun of Spackman Media Group will portray Lee Joon-ho, a cheeky student who gains admission into a prestigious university with the help of a seasoned private academy instructor Seo Hye-jin (played by Jung Ryeo-won). As he studies under her guidance, Lee Joon-ho develops deep feelings for her, and she becomes his enduring first love. A decade later, Lee Joon-ho quits his job at a large company that guarantees him a solid career and returns to the academy, where a secret romance rekindles between the two.

Filming has commenced for GRADUATION and the K-drama is scheduled to be released on tvN and Tving in 2024.

Wi Ha-jun’s latest original crime action drama series THE WORST OF EVIL premiered exclusively on Disney+ on September 27 and was ranked #1 in Korea and Top 10 in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Turkey as of yesterday based on FlixPatrol[1], which monitors streaming ratings worldwide. Notably, THE WORST OF EVIL took the second place in Singapore.

Set in the 1990s Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea, THE WORST OF EVIL follows undercover police investigators who infiltrate the Gangnam Alliance, a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China and Japan. Wi Ha-jun takes on the role of the charismatic leader of the Gangnam Alliance. Alongside Wi Ha-jun, Ji Chang-wook portrays a police officer while Lim Se-mi plays his wife. Created by Kakao Entertainment, THE WORST OF EVIL is directed by Han Dong-wook and written by Jang Min-suk.

Wi Ha-jun of Spackman Media Group became a worldwide sensation with his role as Hwang Jun-ho, a policeman in the first season of SQUID GAME. He is set to return in the highly anticipated second season of the international breakout hit alongside the original cast comprising Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun and Gong Yoo.

In December last year, Wi Ha-jun won the rising star award in the 2023 Korea First Brand Awards, following his chart-topping Netflix drama, LITTLE WOMEN (2022), which was filmed in Singapore and Korea. According to Flixpatrol.com, the drama took the top spot in Taiwan, Indonesia and Japan and ranked 8th globally on Netflix as of October 8, 2022. The series featured iconic landmarks in Singapore such as Marina Bay Sands and The Fullerton Hotel.

In February 2022, he was selected as the South Korea ambassador for Swiss luxury watchmaker, TAG Heuer. He was also appointed as the ambassador for his hometown, Wando-gun of South Korea in January 2022.

Wi Ha-jun starred in highly popular K-drama BAD AND CRAZY (2021), which reached first place in viewership ratings for consecutive weekends after its release on 17 December 2021.

Wi Ha-jun was also selected as the brand ambassador for the American premium casual brand BEENTRILL and released a beauty pictorial with YSL beauty in December 2021. Notably, he headlined the Korean crime thriller film, MIDNIGHT (2021), which received the Best Feature Award at the 13th UK Grimmfest Film Festival.

In addition to Wi Ha-jun, MSteam represents iconic Korean actress Son Ye-jin, who starred in the hit romance drama CRASH LANDING ON YOU (2020) and SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018), and top actress Lee Min-jung, who won the Top Excellence Award at the 2020 APAN Star Awards.


[1] FlixPatrol, https://flixpatrol.com/title/the-worst-of-evil/, 22 October 2023

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About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea.

The Company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology investor Charles Spackman who served as the Company’s Executive Chairman until 2017. For the past two decades, Mr. Charles Spackman has been a powerhouse in the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit charlesspackman.com and spackman-group.com/charles-spackman.

Since its founding, SEGL had produced more than 30 major motion pictures including a number of the highest grossing and award-winning films in Korea, namely #ALIVE (2020), CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.

The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.

Production Labels

SEGL owns a 100% equity interest in Studio Take Co., Ltd. (“Studio Take“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021). Its latest film, A MAN OF REASON, premiered in the US at the 42nd Hawaii International Film Festival. The film was also invited to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, the largest film festival in North America, and the 55th Sitges Film Festival, one of the world’s top three genre film festivals. Studio Take shall also release an upcoming film, THE GUEST (working title), which is at the post-production stage and scheduled to be released in the second half of 2023 or first half of 2024.

SEGL owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp“), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 80 films (59 Korean and 21 foreign) including OKAY MADAM (2020), LONG LIVE THE KING (2019), MY FIRST CLIENT (2019), ROSE OF BETRAYAL (2018), THE OUTLAWS (2017) and SECRETLY, GREATLY (2013), which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS (2013), as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY (2013). In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012), a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand (“VOD“) sales records in Korea. For more information, please visit novusmediacorp.com.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films“) which is an early stage film production firm. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).

The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL, a comedy horror film.

Talent Representation

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL“). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee, Lee Cho-hee), SBD Entertainment Inc. (Han Ji-hyun, Park Keun-rok), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung) and Play Content Co., Ltd. (Hwang-hwi). Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company. For more information, please visit spackmanmediagroup.com.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency“). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG“), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency, which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

Strategic Businesses

The Company also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.

For more details, please visit spackmanentertainmentgroup.com.

Asia Pacific Countries Agree on Measures to Tackle Climate Crisis Through Energy Transition

Transmission poles in Laos (photo: Electricite Du Laos)

Representatives from 42 countries across Asia and the Pacific have agreed on measures to tackle climate change and build a future of sustainable energy for the next generations.

South Korea Becomes Alternative Choice for Lao Job Seekers

South Korea Becomes Alternative Choice for Lao Job Seekers
A group of Lao workers prepare to depart to South Korea (photo: ກົມຈັດຫາງານ)

Laos and South Korea have established a crucial partnership to address Laos’ labor shortage.  The deal aims to attract a growing number of Laotian citizens to South Korea, offering better job prospects and higher wages. This collaboration promises to provide practical solutions to pressing labor challenges for both countries.

Unravel the Secrets to 5772% Profit: Exclusive Interview with Bybit’s WSOT Champion Maksim

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 23 October 2023 – Ever wondered how the world’s top crypto traders leverage their strategies to achieve outstanding returns? Bybit, the platform behind the prestigious World Series of Trading (WSOT) competition, is thrilled to unveil an exclusive interview with this year’s champion trader, Maksim, who netted an astounding 5772% profit in just 30 days!

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As the spearhead of the triumphant Openworld trading squad, Maksim’s passion for trading extends beyond profit — it’s about the thrill of the game. As he candidly reveals in the interview, the exhilarating structure of a trading tournament inspired him to adopt riskier strategies that wouldn’t be conceivable in traditional setups.

This year’s WSOT event, which saw a jaw-dropping $70.5 billion trading volume, was bigger and better than ever, drawing an audience of 120,000 traders from 188 countries. A testament to its global appeal and the potential for crypto traders to elevate their skills in a competitive arena.

Delving into Maksim’s journey, the trading maestro sheds light on the role of AI in the trading landscape, likening its use to a chess game, enhancing human skills rather than replacing them. His perspective on price discovery being a human-centric process is bound to stir thoughts and discussions in the trading community.

Ready to Dive Deeper?

Unearth the strategies, mindset, and choices that propelled Maksim to the top of the crypto trading world. Click here and step into the mind of a trading genius!

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About Bybit

Bybit is a top-five cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 that offers a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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GPE Launches Virtual Reality Film on Climate Change And Education

WASHINGTON D.C., MAPUTO – Media OutReach – 23 October 2023 – The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) launched today Education in the eye of the storm – a virtual reality film in partnership with UNICEF showcasing the challenges that climate change poses on children’s education in Mozambique.

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Education in the eye of the storm invites users to experience how extreme weather events are impacting education and how children and their communities are adapting.

Cyclone Freddy, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record, hit Mozambique twice – on February 24 and March 11, 2023 – causing strong winds combined with heavy rains and wreaking havoc on the lives of hundreds of thousands of families.

“Viewers will experience Cyclone Freddy’s intensity and get a visceral understanding of the challenges faced by the community during this natural disaster,” said Laura Frigenti, GPE’s Chief Executive Officer. “Education is an underestimated but critical pillar of climate action. GPE will continue helping partner countries develop climate-smart education systems,” added Frigenti.

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“As the climate crisis intensifies, Mozambique continues to face recurrent cyclones and climate shocks, which are putting children’s ability to learn in serious jeopardy. That’s why UNICEF is working with Government of Mozambique and partners to invest in climate resilient classrooms, which can stand up to the strongest storms and make sure children remain in school – even after disasters strike,” said Maria Luisa Fornara, UNICEF Representative in Mozambique.

Through a 360° immersive experience, users can access videos, photos, interviews and other content to understand the scale of the destruction caused by Cyclone Freddy and its consequences for children’s education.

Keeping children in school through climate-related event starts with building resilient education systems. This includes risk-sensitive planning, climate-resilient infrastructure, and advancing curricula and teacher training on climate and disaster risk reduction.

To fully harness the potential of education for climate action, GPE is working with partners to offer technical support to include climate-risk in countries’ plans, fosters cross-sector coordination and financing for adaptation efforts.

With almost one third of GPE grants supporting climate change response efforts, GPE also launched the Climate Smart Education Systems initiative in partnership with Save the Children and UNESCO, to enhance countries’ capacities to include climate change adaptation and environmental sustainability into education sector plans and budgets.

Access https://educationinthestorm.org/ to view the virtual reality film.
Read the Factsheet: Confronting climate change through education

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About UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them reach their true potential. Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for all. And we never give up. For more information on UNICEF Mozambique and its work for every child, visit .

About the Global Partnership for Education 

GPE is a shared commitment to ending the world’s learning crisis. We mobilize partners and funds to support nearly 90 lower-income countries to transform their education systems so that every girl and boy can get the quality education they need to unlock their full potential and contribute to building a better world.

Lao PM Meets with Saudi, Vietnamese Delegations on ASEAN-GCC Sidelines

Lao and Saudi prime ministers. (Photo: Lao Economic Daily)

Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone met with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of  Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 20 on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh. 

As the summit was in full swing, PM Sonexay engaged in diplomatic talks with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. In the discussion, the pair brought up potential ways to strengthen the ties between their two nations and foster greater cooperation on a variety of fronts, including investment, agriculture, and tourism.

According to Sonexay, this meeting marked an important moment in the diplomatic relations between Laos and Saudi Arabia. In 2022, Laos has expressed its interest in exploring the possibility of importing fuel from Saudi Arabia and exporting agricultural produce to the oil-rich nation. Although no specific details have been released about the timeline or method for the import of fuel from Saudi Arabia, further discussions and studies are scheduled to take place in the upcoming years. 

This new move towards further economic cooperation is expected to benefit both nations and strengthen their existing relationship. To mark the occasion, PM Sonexay also conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Crown Prince for successfully hosting the ASEAN-GCC summit. 

During the talk, both sides expressed their admiration for each other’s country and cherished the friendship and long-lasting relations that had developed between them since 1990, when the first formal contact between ASEAN and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf or the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) took place.

The Lao delegation was eager to update the Saudi side on the national economic situation, as well as their preparations for the ASEAN chairmanship and the country’s goal to attract visitors from all over the world during the Lao Tourism Year in 2024.

As the conversation drew to a close, PM Sonexay extended a warm invitation to the Saudi Crown Prince to visit Laos in the near future. 

In another gathering – on the ASEAN-GCC summit’s sideline, the Lao delegation met with  Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and expressed its commitment to carry on with the ongoing cooperation projects between the two countries, including the Vietnam-Laos Strategic Cooperation Agreement (2021 – 2030), the Vietnam-Laos Bilateral Cooperation Agreement (2021 – 2023).

The parties also discussed infrastructure development, mentioning the recent approval of the Vung Ang port projects 1, 2, 3 and the strengthening of railway infrastructure between Laos and Vietnam.

The ASEAN representatives will gather in the next GCC-ASEAN summit Malaysia in 2025.

Ramagrama Stupa the Sole Undisturbed Original Stupa Containing Relics of Lord Buddha to be Preserved and Developed

LUMBINI, NEPAL – Media OutReach – 23 October 2023 – The Promised Land is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Lumbini Development Trust, marking a historical partnership dedicated to the protection, preservation, conservation, development, and management of
the long-forgotten Ramagrama Stupa.

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The Ramagrama Stupa dating back to 600 BC holds a distinguished place on the UNESCO Heritage Tentative List as “the sole undisturbed original stupa containing relics of Lord Buddha.

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Dr. Lharkyal Lama, Vice Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust says, “This partnership signifies a pivotal moment to safeguard the spiritual and historical heritage of the only remaining stupa out of the original eight stupas.”

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Mr. Nikesh Adhikari, Chairman of The Promised Land says, “Our world is in dire need of healing, and I believe that this sacred place, the Ramagrama Stupa is where this transformative journey begins.”

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In commemoration of this partnership, an inaugural event is scheduled for 12th December, 2023 at the Ramagrama Stupa in Nepal where His Excellency Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the Prime Minister of Nepal, will unveil the restoration and preservation master plan.

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We warmly invite you to join us to witness this historic event, as we embark on the mission to preserve one of the most sacred relic stupas and celebrate the spirituality embodied within.

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Please visit the Moksha Foundation website for further information on event details.

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About Moksha Foundation

Moksha Foundation is a Singapore-based non-profit organization with a mission to protect, conserve, and preserve ancient archaeological sites, including Ramagrama Stupa and Tilaurakot. The foundation operates as a multi-stakeholder organization committed to establishing governance structures and transparent processes. It engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including religious groups, cultural communities, business and non-profit organizations, and archaeologists and heritage experts.

About The Lumbini Development Trust
Lumbini Development Trust was formed by the Government of Nepal and is responsible for implementing the United Nations initiated Lumbini Development Master Plan and managing, protecting, and excavating within the Greater Lumbini Area (Rupandehi, Kapilavastu, and Nawalparasi Districts) of the Lumbini Province, Nepal. The Right Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal is the Patron and the Honorable Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation is the Chairman of the Trust.

About The Promised Land
The Promised Land Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Kathmandu, is committed to the preservation and sustainable enhancement of the Ramagrama Stupa, in accordance with the standards set by UNESCO for World Heritage Sites. The Company pledges the proceeds generated for the benefits of the Ramagrama Stupa, and to advance the missions of the Moksha Foundation and Lumbini Development Trust.

FHA-HoReCa announces new initiatives and partnerships for 2024 edition, covering Technology Solutions and Talent recognition

  • Anticipate the debut of first-ever FSTEC Asia – catering to the surging demand for technology solutions among APAC restaurant companies – from 22 to 25 October 2024!
  • Simultaneously, Singapore will also be hosting its first-ever Worldchefs’ Global Chefs Challenge Finals, showcasing the talents of the finest 72 chefs hailing from 25 different countries.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 October 2023 – When FHA-HoReCa, Asia’s most comprehensive and premier hospitality event, makes a return this 22-25 October 2024, look forward to a host of new initiatives and partnerships set to shake up the hospitality industry.

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They include a partnership with Foodservice Technology (FSTEC), the world’s leading foodservice technology event, for the debut of its inaugural edition in Asia, FSTEC Asia, and WorldChefs to host Singapore’s first-ever Global Chefs Challenge Finals.

To meet the rising demands of the hospitality and culinary industry, FHA-HoReCa premieres collaborations with trade leaders covering technology solutions and talent recognition across the best of hospitality and culinary scene to cover all grounds. They are part and parcel of FHA-HoReCa’s goals to bring the latest and most sophisticated solutions and opportunities to Singapore to elevate the local and international hospitality fields.

FHA-HoReCa trade show is Asia’s most comprehensive international trade show covering 5 key segments – Bakery, Pastry & Gelato; Foodservice & Hospitality Equipment; Hospitality Style; Hospitality Technology and Specialty Coffee in a single platform. This event brings over 40,000 hospitality and foodservice professionals from around the world.

Debut of FSTEC Asia: “Where Hospitality and Tech Connect”

FSTEC, the world’s leading foodservice technology event, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with FHA-HoReCa for the debut of its inaugural edition in Asia with FSTEC Asia.

Setting the stage for ground-breaking discussions and innovations at the intersection of hospitality and technology, FSTEC Asia will be seamlessly integrated into the bi-annual FHA-HoReCa tradeshow, offering two full days of programming with expert speakers from around the world from October 22nd to 25th 2024, at the Singapore Expo.

FSTEC Asia’s tagline, “Where Hospitality and Tech Connect,” marks a strategic evolution from its US event tagline, “Where Restaurants and Tech Connect” reflecting the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry and encompassing a broader spectrum of technology-driven solutions and opportunities.

Chris Keating, Head of FSTEC, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event: “The presentations at this conference will be focused on all parts of hospitality tech: from ordering and payment to loyalty programs and workforce management systems to AI and robotics. There will be something there for the large multinational restaurant company to the growing concept, but also for the systems integrators and vendors who will be helping operators achieve their goals.”

Over the past three years, FSTEC Asia’s flagship event in the US, FSTEC, has witnessed remarkable growth, attracting over 800 executives from leading restaurant companies seeking technological solutions to enhance their businesses.

Singapore’s first-ever Worldchefs’ Global Chefs Challenge Finals

World Association of Chefs Societies – Worldchefs – a global leading organization that brings together global chef delegates and professionals is proud to host Singapore’s first-ever Global Chefs Challenge Finals at the 2024 edition of FHA-HoReCa.

The Global Chefs Challenge Finals will feature the top 72 chefs from 25 countries, selected based on their outstanding performance at the Worldchefs Regional Semi-Finals that took place in 2023. These culinary talents will compete head-to-head at the Global Chef Challenge Finals, scheduled to take place at the Singapore Expo from 22 October to 25, 2024.

The 2024 Global Chefs Challenge Finals will see the world’s top chefs meet to compete in four competition categories:

  • Global Vegan Chefs Challenge
  • Global Pastry Chefs Challenge
  • Global Young Chefs Challenge
  • Global Chefs Challenge

The Global Chefs Challenge Finals will see its newest category Global Vegan Chefs Challenge’s first finals. This competition features innovative chefs who will showcase vegan culinary skills. Their plates must exclude animal proteins while creatively and tastily combining key vegan ingredients.

Worldchefs President Thomas Gugler states, “The Global Vegan Chefs Challenge will be an exciting opportunity for Worldchefs members interested in expanding and showcasing their expertise and knowledge of Vegan Cuisine, and this particular category will support our mission as leaders in global culinary advancement and culinary competitions.”

In the dynamic world of hospitality and culinary innovation, FHA-HoReCa is leading the way. From the launch of FSTEC Asia to hosting the Global Chefs Challenge Finals, FHA-HoReCa is connecting hospitality and technology while celebrating global culinary talent. Be part of the future with FHA-HoReCa 2024 at Singapore Expo from October 22 to 25, 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements.

For FSTEC Asia press kit, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/2024FSTECAsiaFHA
For Worldchefs press kit, kindly refer here: https://bit.ly/FHAGlobalChefChallengeFinals

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About FHA-HoReCa

FHA-HoReCa brings together the most extensive line-up of the world’s leading foodservice and hospitality suppliers through 5 specialized sectors – Bakery, Pastry & Gelato; Food service & Hospitality Equipment; Hospitality Style; Hospitality Technology and Specialty Coffee. Majority of exhibitors participating in FHA-HoReCa are renowned manufacturers and brands hailing from over 30 countries and regions.

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