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Vientiane Court Sentences Drug Trafficker to Death, Two Others to Prison

A picture of 3 criminals at the Vientiane Provincial People’s Court, which sentenced one man to death and handed prison terms to two others in separate drug cases on 2 April. (Photo by Lao Security News)

The Vientiane Provincial People’s Court sentenced one man to death and handed prison terms to two others in separate drug cases on 2 April, in an ongoing effort to curb narcotics trafficking.

Xayphone, 32, a trader from Nan district in Luang Prabang, was arrested on 22 February 2024 for methamphetamine trafficking and received a death sentence.

In a separate case, Cao Duy Hau, 26, a Vietnamese national working in Feuang district, Vientiane province, was arrested on 20 October 2024 with 100 methamphetamine pills. The court sentenced him to five years in prison and fined him LAK 10 million (USD 455).

Hua Song, 44, a farmer from Hin Heup district, Vientiane province, was detained on 5 May 2025 in a trafficking case involving 696 methamphetamine pills. He received a seven-year prison term and a fine of LAK 46 million (USD 2,090).

The ruling is consistent with a series of severe penalties handed down by Lao courts in recent years as authorities intensify their crackdown on drug trafficking.

In September 2025, a man identified as Nouvue, from Bokeo Province, was sentenced to death after authorities seized 24,000 methamphetamine tablets and 139 packages of crystal meth weighing 149 kilograms at the time of his arrest.

That same month, the Vientiane Provincial Court sentenced two defendants to death and one to life imprisonment in one of the province’s largest drug cases in recent years, involving a couple arrested with more than 63,000 methamphetamine tablets.

In January 2026, the same court sentenced two men arrested in July 2024 for trafficking 43,595 methamphetamine tablets, along with a pistol and ammunition, to death.

Although Laos retains the death penalty for serious crimes, including drug trafficking, no executions have been carried out since 1989. About 90 percent of death row sentences in Laos are for drug-related offenses, according to the country’s Minister of Public Security

Authorities continue to confront large-scale trafficking across the region. Between July 2021 and October 2025, more than 21,000 drug cases were processed nationwide, with over 31,000 suspects arrested and significant quantities of methamphetamine, crystal meth, and heroin seized.

Regional data also shows the scale of the challenge, with record levels of methamphetamine production and trafficking continuing across East and Southeast Asia.

EQT raises Asia Pacific’s largest private equity fund, closing BPEA IX at USD 15.6 billion in total commitments

  • EQT BPEA IX oversubscribed; closes at USD 15.6 billion in total commitments
  • BPEA IX is the largest Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date, with USD 14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management
  • Robust investor demand serves as a testament to EQT’s Asia platform, reflecting the proven success and sustained momentum following EQT’s combination with Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA)
  • The Fund invests in leading companies across Asia Pacific benefitting from long-term structural growth trends, building on EQT’s nearly three decades of regional presence and established value creation track record

STOCKHOLM, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EQT is pleased to announce the final close of BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (the “Fund” or “BPEA IX”) reaching its hard cap with USD 15.6 billion in total commitments, including USD 14.9 billion in fee-generating assets under management. The Fund was oversubscribed, driven by strong demand from a globally diversified investor base.

BPEA IX is the largest-ever Asia Pacific-dedicated private equity fund raised to date.1 This milestone was achieved against a backdrop of record-low regional fundraising, with capital raised for Asian funds falling to a 12-year low in 2025 after four consecutive years of decline.2 As the market increasingly bifurcates, investors are consolidating capital with scaled, global platforms that offer a proven track record of success – a trend that reinforces the strength of EQT’s expanded footprint in Asia, the collective capabilities of EQT’s integrated franchise, and its ability to deliver consistently strong returns across cycles and almost 30 years of investing in Asia.

BPEA IX saw strong participation from both existing and new investors, attracting over 75 new investors, including more than 45 from across EQT’s broader investment platform. This highlights the continued expansion of EQT’s global investor base and its ability to mobilize capital across strategies, and serves as a clear validation of EQT and BPEA’s merger four years on.

Commitments were globally diversified, with capital broadly balanced across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with all regions increasing allocations from the prior vintage. Pension funds and sovereign wealth funds were leading contributors, underscoring sustained support from long-term institutional investors. 

Jean Eric Salata, Chairperson of EQT Asia, said, “The closing of BPEA IX is a defining milestone that reflects the depth, strength, and investment performance of our platform over nearly three decades, bringing together the history of BPEA and EQT in Asia. We are proud to have built an organization with the capability and reach to navigate complex cycles and drive significant transformation in our portfolio companies. In a highly competitive and selective fundraising market, our ability to deliver consistent realizations was a differentiator for our investors. We are deeply grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us; their support is a testament to the hard work of our team members and our long-term commitment to Asia Pacific.”

The successful fundraise demonstrates continued conviction in EQT’s Asia strategy and its “local-with-locals” model, with teams embedded in the region’s key markets. Refined over multiple economic cycles, this approach was further institutionalized by the 2022 combination of BPEA and EQT. The integration created a scaled, global franchise that today pairs BPEA’s deep regional roots with EQT’s global sector capabilities, extensive Industrial Advisor network, and operational resources.

Today, EQT’s Private Capital Asia platform provides investors with access across the full investment spectrum – from large-cap and mid-market to growth strategies. This regional presence is supported by dedicated teams in Japan, India, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Greater China and Australia. EQT also manages one of the largest co-investment platforms in Asia, providing investors with additional opportunities to scale exposure and enhance returns.

Hari Gopalakrishnan and Nicholas Macksey, Deputy Co-Heads of Private Capital Asia at EQT, said, “The opportunity in Asia today has shifted from chasing growth to leading profound structural transformation. As the region evolves – redefining global supply chains and scaling digital champions – it has created a more complex investment landscape. In this environment, where performance is defined by earnings growth and active ownership, our value-creation capabilities are clear differentiators. With BPEA IX, we remain committed to backing market leaders and building resilient, global-scale businesses. This focus on future-proofing companies remains central to how we deliver consistent performance over time.”

BPEA IX will focus on control investments in leading companies across high-conviction sectors including technology, healthcare, industrial technology, services, and technology services. The Fund targets businesses with resilient fundamentals where EQT can drive operational improvement to accelerate expansion and long-term enterprise-building.

EQT Private Capital Asia was established in 1997 and has deployed USD 30 billion in over 160 transactions. EQT’s Private Capital Asia portfolio today includes investments in approximately 65 companies in 10 countries, employing more than 270,000 people.

BPEA IX is currently 5-10 percent invested (including closed and/or signed investments, announced public offers, if applicable, and less any expected syndication), based on the actual fund size.

  1. Source: Preqin, based on total fund commitments (April 2026)
  2. Source: Bain & Company, Asia-Pacific Private Equity Report 2026 (March, 2026)

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RCEP expo bridges Linyi with global markets

LINYI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Known as China’s “logistics capital” and its largest commodity distribution hub, Linyi in East China’s Shandong province is accelerating its digital and international transformation. The city is now emerging as a hub for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming a key player on the international stage.

In 2025, Linyi organized 267 overseas exhibitions, empowering over 2,500 local enterprises to expand abroad. This proactive approach attracted 49,000 overseas buyers, driving its total foreign trade to over 170 billion yuan ($24.92 billion). Foreign trade with RCEP members accounted for 42.5 percent of the total, while exports to countries involved in the BRI rose 10.3 percent.

On April 20 this year, the 5th RCEP (Shandong) Import Expo kicked off a trade extravaganza for global buyers in Linyi. Themed “Engaging in RCEP and BRI Cooperation, Aligning with Global Industrial Chains”, the expo showcased the city’s openness and offered a premium stage for cooperation.

Spanning a 35,000-square-meter exhibition area with 1,200 standard international booths, this year’s RCEP expo is the largest to date, which has attracted over 400 global suppliers and more than 5,300 domestic and overseas exhibitors. It also features five sister-city pavilions and a dedicated country zone with 18 pavilions, including one for South Korea, one of Linyi’s important trade partners and the event’s guest of honor.

Linyi’s economic ties with South Korea remain a cornerstone of its trade strategy. In 2025, bilateral trade reached 25.26 billion yuan, accounting for 14.2 percent of the city’s total. High-value-added exports such as textiles, precision toys, and eco-friendly home products saw rising shares, while exports of high-tech goods grew 27.1 percent and imports of electronic components surged 62.9 percent.

During the expo, Linyi will host a series of important events, including economic and trade cooperation activities between South Korea and Shandong province, international buyer sourcing sessions, and e-commerce livestreaming product selections. Additionally, four major consumption scenarios are set to be launched, featuring time-honored gourmet food and immersive cultural tourism experiences, along with an imported goods shopping festival and various cultural tourism activities.

The expo also features two national-level events: the Foreign Trade Premium Products China Tour and the 2026 “Overseas Chinese Assisting Thousands of Enterprises and Products to Go Global” Matchmaking Meeting.

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China’s Leading Secondhand Platform “Zhuanzhuan” Lands in Hong Kong as OASES Announces Sixth Batch of Strategic Enterprises

Circular Economy Giant Eyes Global Market, Launches International Headquarters in the City


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) held a signing ceremony today to welcome a new batch of strategic enterprises establishing or expanding their operations in Hong Kong. Zhuanzhuan Group (“Zhuanzhuan” or the “Group”), China’s leading circular economy consumer company, is pleased to announce its official signing as a strategic enterprise partner of the HKSAR Government. The Group will establish its international headquarters in Hong Kong as a strategic hub for global market expansion, extending its second-hand goods trading platform services to overseas markets. Zhuanzhuan plans to introduce its “AI Valuation System” and “Official Inspection & Authentication AI Quality Control” technologies to Hong Kong, while also establishing a research and development (R&D) center. This move is expected to foster mutually beneficial partnerships with Hong Kong across various fields, including the digital economy and green industries.

Zhuanzhuan Group signs as a strategic enterprise partner in the 6th batch of the OASES
Zhuanzhuan Group signs as a strategic enterprise partner in the 6th batch of the OASES

Huang Wei, Founder and CEO of Zhuanzhuan, stated: “The Group has been expanding its business presence in Hong Kong since 2017. Seizing this opportunity to collaborate with the HKSAR Government to establish our international business headquarters here marks a major strategic milestone in Zhuanzhuan’s global expansion, and we are incredibly thrilled. Hong Kong possesses the unique advantage of serving as the hub connecting the domestic and global markets, coupled with a mature capital market and an open business environment. This aligns closely with Zhuanzhuan’s international strategy, making Hong Kong our ideal base for international expansion.”

As a top-tier secondhand trading platform in China, Zhuanzhuan has experienced rapid growth since its establishment in 2015. It owns multiple renowned secondhand brands, including Zhuanzhuan, Zhaolianji, and Plum. With China’s second-hand circular economy sector attracting significant attention from the capital market, Zhuanzhuan stands out with its pioneering “Tech-driven Official Inspection & Authentication” service for second-hand quality checks, successfully earning platform users’ trust. The Group has secured support from notable enterprises and investors such as Tencent, Xiaomi, and 58 Group, achieving a valuation exceeding US$3 billion (approximately HK$23.4 billion) in its latest funding round. Last year, its total revenue surpassed RMB 20 billion, with over 400 million registered users and 50 million monthly active users.

Differentiating itself from the traditional C2C model represented by companies like Carousell and Xianyu, Zhuanzhuan utilizes a mature C2B2C business model to provide specialized platform services centered on “Platform Intermediation, Professional Authentication, and Quality Assurance”. Its pioneering “Tech-driven Official Inspection & Authentication” service conducts comprehensive and rigorous testing on secondhand goods, providing exclusive quality inspection reports for public display. The vast majority of officially verified products enjoy value-added services such as a 7-day unconditional returns, a one-year platform warranty, and free shipping within mainland China. Through standardized quality control and after-sales guarantees—implementing strategies such as “inspect before shipping,” “return if unsatisfied,” and “compensation for inspection errors”—Zhuanzhuan delivers a premium “what you see is what you get” experience for consumers.

Technology-driven innovation is the core engine keeping Zhuanzhuan at the forefront of the industry. The company established a dedicated AI division last year, planning to invest RMB 2 billion over three years in R&D of AI quality inspection, intelligent matching, and other tools. Launched earlier this year, the “AI Photo Authentication” has been extensively applied in luxury goods authentication. Based on a massive database of authentic product images and deep learning algorithms, the system dramatically reduces the traditional 15-minute manual authentication process to “instant authentication”, delivering results in as fast as 1 second—a nearly 900-fold increase in efficiency. Furthermore, in the authentication of core bag categories, it has achieved an ultra-high accuracy rate with an error rate below 0.01% (since launch, over 10,000 LV bags verified with only one error), completely breaking through the inconsistent standards and efficiency bottlenecks in traditional non-standardized goods trading and manual authentication.

Huang Wei further noted that as an international financial center and innovation technology hub, Hong Kong provides Zhuanzhuan with an international gateway and cross-border resource integration platform. Zhuanzhuan will leverage Hong Kong to export its digitalized “technology + service” model, validated in the mainland market, to global markets including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Simultaneously, it will bring its mature C2B2C e-commerce model and advanced AI technology applications to Hong Kong, supporting the city’s smart city development. The establishment and operation of Zhuanzhuan’s international business headquarters are expected to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a digital economy and cross-border e-commerce hub while promoting the development of related digital technologies and service trade. The Group looks forward to contributing to Hong Kong’s green innovation and technology ecosystem and jointly promoting China’s second-hand circular economy onto the world stage.

Hashtag: #Zhuanzhuan #CircularEconomy #SecondhandPlatform

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About Zhuanzhuan

Founded in 2015, Zhuanzhuan Group is China’s leading circular economy consumer company, operating multiple secondhand e-commerce brands including Zhuanzhuan, Zhaolianji, Caihuoxia, Xiakehui, and Plum. The business covers over 100 categories of secondhand goods including mobile phones, 3C electronics, luxury goods, books, and collectibles. With a nationwide network of over 1,100 chain stores and a door-to-door recycling team of more than 3,000 personnel, the company is dedicated to solving trust issues in non-standardized goods trading through AI quality inspection technology and an innovative C2B2C business model, bringing consumers high-quality, cost-effective second-hand goods.

As the leading enterprise in China’s fulfillment-based secondhand trading platforms, Zhuanzhuan recorded over 400 million registered users and 50 million monthly active users last year. With “technology-driven + platform service” as its core engine, Zhuanzhuan has established a dedicated AI division, pioneered the “Tech-driven Official Inspection & Authentication” second-hand quality check service in the country, and independently developed core technology products such as the AI Valuation System and AI Photo Inspection. It has built industry-leading AI authentication capabilities in the luxury goods industry, providing highly accurate authenticity inspection in seconds for globally renowned luxury brand handbags, continuously leading China’s second-hand trading market towards standardization and digitalization.

Correcting and Replacing: Huawei Cloud Introduces Token Service in Asia Pacific


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Huawei Cloud AI Boost Day, themed “Agentic AI Practice”, was successfully held in Jakarta. At the event, Huawei Cloud announced the official launch of its MaaS service in Asia Pacific.

Huawei Cloud Introduces Token Service in Asia Pacific

Following the rollout of AI Compute Service in Hong Kong (China), Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore in 2025, Huawei Cloud MaaS (Model-as-a-Service) is now available, leveraging Huawei’s in-house acceleration engine to support mainstream models and provide customers with stable and high-quality token services.

Huawei Cloud continues to strengthen its collaboration with high-quality open-source models in the industry. Six models from three categories—GLM, DeepSeek, and Qwen—are the first to be supported by MaaS. These models are designed for two major application scenarios: intelligent Q&A and AI coding. They offer one-click access and out-of-the-box model hosting services, covering the entire lifecycle of model management from deployment to inference, fine-tuning, and evaluation. With elastic compute and pay-per-use billing, enterprises and developers can quickly integrate AI capabilities into their service systems without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure. This makes AI accessible to everyone.

Notably, this release includes support for the latest GLM-5 model. GLM-5 has attained state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance in coding and agent capabilities, making it an ideal general-purpose agent foundation for complex system engineering and long-text agent tasks in enterprise environments.

Huawei Cloud’s long-term strategic investment in AI has resulted in a comprehensive suite of AI solutions, including CloudMatrix AI Infra, MaaS, ModelArts (a model training and inference platform), CodeArts (a coding agent), AgentArts (an agent platform), and DataArts (a data agent).

CodeArts and AgentArts will be launched outside the Chinese mainland in the second half of 2026.

Huawei Cloud has established an optimized cloud infrastructure network in the Asia Pacific region. This network comprises five Regions and 18 availability zones (AZs) located in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, and the Philippines, ensuring a 50 ms access latency. Additionally, in Malaysia, Huawei Cloud and partners have jointly built a local cloud.

Huawei Cloud AI Compute Service have helped many Asia Pacific customers elevate their cloud journey from simply migrating to the cloud to using AI well. They have benefited from improved productivity and better adaptation to changing environments.

iFLYTEK, a leading intelligent voice and AI company, selected Singapore as the first destination for its global expansion strategy in 2023, naturally extending its collaboration with Huawei Cloud from China to a global scale. Huawei Cloud AI Compute Service helped iFLYTEK quickly deploy their large language model training resources within two weeks. The training remained stable for 60 days without interruption, ensuring zero faults during the release of major versions.

Green and Smart Mobility (GSM), an emerging green mobility platform, chose Huawei Cloud to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, and achieve multi-cloud flexibility. GSM has developed a comprehensive fleet management platform using AI and IoT. By utilizing Huawei Cloud IoTDA and ModelArts AI technologies, GSM analyzes violations and generates risk alerts to ensure driver and passenger safety, thereby fulfilling its mission of promoting green and safe transportation.

Huawei Cloud will continue to invest in AI innovation and provide a secure, stable, and intelligent cloud foundation to help enterprises in Asia Pacific achieve sustainable business growth in the AI era.

Hashtag: #HuaweiCloud #AI #TokenService

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Swiss-Belhotel International Unveils Mobile App, Advancing its Integrated Digital Ecosystem


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the launch of its Mobile App, marking a major milestone in the Group’s comprehensive digital transformation journey. Designed to bring convenience, value, and connectivity into a single platform, the app reflects Swiss-Belhotel International’s continued commitment to enhancing the guest experience through smart, integrated technology.

Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App
Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App

The launch of the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App completes a strategic technology upgrade initiated last year, which included the implementation of a new booking engine, the transition to an enhanced website, and the introduction of an advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. With the addition of the mobile app, Swiss-Belhotel International now offers a fully connected digital ecosystem, ensuring a seamless journey from discovery to booking and beyond.

Commenting on the launch, Matthew Faull, Executive Director and Senior Vice President – Information Technology, E-commerce and Distribution, said: “The launch of the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App represents the completion of a carefully structured digital transformation programme. By aligning our booking engine, website, CRM and now mobile platform into one connected ecosystem, we are able to deliver a more efficient, responsive and guest-centric experience. This is not simply about technology adoption, but about creating meaningful value through integration.”

Adding to this, Priyanka Kapoor, Group Director – Sales, Marketing, Branding and Communications, said: “At the heart of this launch is our commitment to our loyal guests. The Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App allows us to offer greater value, more personalised engagement, and exclusive member benefits. It reinforces our focus on direct relationships with our guests, ensuring they receive the best rates, the best privileges, and a seamless brand experience.”

Built around the principle of ‘One App, Many Benefits,’ the Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App enables guests to book directly at the best available rates while unlocking exclusive member privileges. Users can easily sign up or log in to access personalised offers, ensuring that loyal guests are consistently recognised and rewarded.

More than a booking tool, the app is designed to simplify the entire travel journey, offering a streamlined, intuitive interface that enhances both convenience and engagement. By integrating its core digital platforms into a single environment, Swiss-Belhotel International strengthens its ability to deliver a consistent and elevated guest experience across all touchpoints.

As digital expectations continue to evolve, Swiss-Belhotel International remains focused on investing in technologies that enhance accessibility, strengthen guest relationships, and support long-term growth. The Swiss-Belhotel International Mobile App stands as a key step in this direction – bringing together innovation, efficiency, and guest-centricity within a single, unified platform.

Hashtag: #SwissBelhotelInternational #HospitalityTechnology #Hospitality





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Swiss-Belhotel International

Swiss-Belhotel International operates in 20 countries, managing 165+* hotels, resorts, and projects across New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, with regional offices in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, China, Indonesia, UAE, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Committed to delivering world-class hospitality, the group also offers the Swiss-Belexecutive Card (SBEC), a loyalty program providing many benefits, discounts from 10% to 35% on rooms, dining, and other services, plus priority check-in, complimentary upgrades, and late check-out. No collecting points, no waiting for redemption, with the free-to-join Green Global tier, members can enjoy instant discounts from their first stay! Book stays and access special offers tailored for SBI guests and SBEC members through the Swiss-Belhotel International App – available in and . Stay connected with us on , , , and for the latest updates and exclusive benefits. Visit for more information.

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Eight Months of Care: Olymptrade Supports Elderly Communities


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – Over the past eight months, Olymptrade, in partnership with the YUM Community Center, has supported elderly residents in local communities through a series of regular initiatives focused on everyday needs and health support.

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From September 2025 to April 2026, the program combined consistent distributions with practical assistance. During this time, more than 1,700 food boxes were delivered, helping ensure access to essential nutrition for elderly residents.

The initiative also included healthcare support. Around 300 people received vision checks, with 152 of them receiving eyeglasses based on the results. In addition, approximately 300 people received medicines each month, supporting the management of common health conditions.

Additional assistance included the distribution of first aid kits, hygiene kits, and prepared meals, helping cover both daily needs and immediate care.

Members of the Olymptrade community also took part in the initiative, joining two distribution days to help with the process and spend time with elderly residents.

The eight-month program marks an important milestone in the partnership, but not its conclusion. Olymptrade plans to continue supporting local communities through similar initiatives, guided by a simple principle: Care that counts.

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Asian Machine Tool Online Exhibition 2026: Bridging Global Buyers and Asian Manufacturing Excellence


TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 April 2026 – The Asian Machine Tool Online Exhibition 2026 (AMTOE 2026) officially launches today, providing a comprehensive B2B sourcing platform that connects global buyers with verified Asian suppliers across the machine tool and manufacturing industry. Running through October 31, 2026, the exhibition adopts a hybrid online and offline integration model, offering nearly six months of continuous sourcing opportunities and business engagement for international buyers and industry partners.

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Co-organized by AsianNet and TradeAsia (www.e-tradeasia.com), AMTOE 2026 is designed to strengthen connections between Asian manufacturers and global importers and exporters, while optimizing cross-border procurement processes, improving supply-demand matching efficiency, and enabling enterprises to expand into international markets more effectively.

Since its debut in 2022, the exhibition has consistently attracted high-quality international buyers and demonstrated strong performance in precise matchmaking, inquiry conversion, and order generation, establishing itself as one of Asia’s most representative online B2B trade exhibitions.

Strengthening Global Connectivity Through Exhibition Integration

AMTOE 2026 is undergoing a significant scale expansion and is being held in synergy with several leading international machine tool exhibitions, including CIMES, IMTS, and JIMTOF (Japan International Machine Tool Fair). By aligning with major global exhibition schedules and integrating cross-platform resources, the exhibition effectively consolidates international buyer traffic.

This integrated approach enables procurement professionals to efficiently evaluate suppliers, compare products, and make sourcing decisions, significantly shortening decision-making cycles while improving procurement accuracy.

Built around high-efficiency matchmaking, targeted traffic distribution, and conversion-driven outcomes, the exhibition enhances exhibitors’ global exposure and inquiry quality while supporting sustained market expansion and business growth.

Showcasing Leading Asian Manufacturers and Industrial Strength

AMTOE 2026 presents a strong lineup of leading Asian manufacturers in the machine tool and industrial sector, showcasing the region’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, technological innovation, and integrated industrial strength. Participating companies include NOVELTEK INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING, COIN ROKAKI ENTERPRISE, YEE YOUNG INDUSTRIAL, CHUEN CHARNG, KINGDOM MACHINERY, CHU-SHIANG INDUSTRIAL, OAV EQUIPMENT & TOOLS and Yu-Sheng Elecirical Enterprises.

The exhibition presents a comprehensive range of product categories across the machine tool and manufacturing industry, including Machine Tools, Metalworking Machinery, Industrial Laser Equipment, Forming & Molding Machinery, and Measuring & Testing Equipment. It also extends to essential industrial components and supporting systems such as General Mechanical Components, Bearings, Pneumatic Components, Industrial Auxiliary Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, and General Industrial Equipment, forming a complete and interconnected industrial supply chain ecosystem.

Through this integrated product structure, the exhibition enables global buyers to efficiently access diversified sourcing options, enhance procurement efficiency, and connect with a wide spectrum of qualified suppliers.

Advanced Digital Infrastructure for Smarter Global Sourcing

AMTOE 2026 features an advanced digital exhibition environment built on full integration with the TradeAsia platform. The exhibition includes dedicated exhibitor pages, digital product catalogs, and a unified online interface, significantly improving supplier visibility and information accessibility.

A structured business matching mechanism allows buyers to quickly identify suitable suppliers based on specific procurement needs. International buyers can browse product information, evaluate suppliers, and submit inquiries at any time, accelerating the overall sourcing and decision-making process.

By combining continuous online accessibility with intelligent matching functions, the exhibition removes time and geographical limitations, delivering a highly efficient, cost-effective, and results-driven B2B sourcing experience.

Start Sourcing Now

Explore suppliers, discover products, and send inquiries directly through the official exhibition platform:
https://www.etradeasia.com/online-show/45/Asian-Machine-Tool-Online-Exhibition-2026.html

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About TradeAsia

TradeAsia () is a leading international B2B trade platform that connects global buyers and suppliers through conversion-oriented business matching. With millions of members, over 600,000 suppliers, and continuously updated product listings, TradeAsia operates a highly active global sourcing ecosystem.

In addition to its online infrastructure, TradeAsia collaborates with hundreds of trade associations and exhibition organizers worldwide, integrating online exposure with offline promotional channels to expand international visibility and strengthen cross-border marketing effectiveness.