​The Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong, today officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), a mega terminal which will strengthen Changi Airport’s position as a leading air hub.
 
Powered by state-of-the-art airport systems and extensive automation, T5 will allow Changi Airport to significantly increase its handling capacity, optimise operations and leverage new opportunities as travel demand continues to increase in the decades ahead.
 
T5 will be linked to existing terminals at Changi Airport, so that the airport can operate as a single integrated air hub. It is designed to handle about 50 million passengers annually in its first phase which is expected to open in the mid-2030s.

The northern Thai city of Chiang Mai is gaining recognition as a premier MICE destination with six major international conferences scheduled for 2025. The city is also preparing to welcome another significant event in 2026, reinforcing its position as a global hub for meetings and conventions.

​Tourism Malaysia will lead the country’s presence at ITB-China 2025 with a robust lineup of high-impact promotional initiatives. Since its establishment in 1992, Tourism Malaysia has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s tourism landscape through strategic marketing efforts and international collaborations. As the Official Partner Destination, Malaysia aims to drive Chinese outbound tourism to its many regions, foster deeper cultural connections, and showcase its rich and diverse travel experiences to Chinese travel professionals and industry stakeholders.

Shanghai is gearing up to host ITB China 2025, the leading B2B trade show dedicated to China’s travel market, from May 27 to 29. The event will showcase innovations across the travel sector, with a strong focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and business travel, as demand continues to surge. A recent survey of ITB China buyers revealed that up to 70% are actively seeking MICE and business travel products, highlighting the segment’s increasing significance.

At the the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) Tourism Industry Conference held on 11 April 2025, Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu announced Singapore’s triumphs in the Tourism industry over the past year and outlined strategies for future growth. In particular, she mentioned that Singapore must pursue high-growth and quality visitor segments to cultivate future demand and one such visitor segment is MICE.

Singapore continues to reinforce its position as a premier tourism and business destination with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signing seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and a collaboration agreement during the annual Tourism Industry Conference (TIC). These strategic alliances—formed with local enterprises and international stakeholders—aim to expand Singapore’s global reach through innovative marketing, enriched consumer insights, and pioneering experiences.
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The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector receives a significant boost as STB joins forces with the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) under a two-year MOU. The partnership seeks to strengthen Singapore’s MICE ecosystem by cultivating more local hosts for Association Conferences, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a top-tier destination for global business events.

This is an official statement from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB): TCEB would like to express appreciation for all messages of concern, best wishes and inquiries about Thailand following the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28.
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TCEB has been working closely with MICE stakeholders and participated in meetings with government agencies to keep track of the progress of safety measures in the affected areas. It is TCEB's determination to keep our industry friends informed of the most updated state.

• Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced on March 31 to abolishEarthquake Incident Command Center in response to the normalcy of the situation. The situation is now under control.
• The Thai government and Thai business sector are, however, acutely aware of concern over safety as the quake has impacted high rise buildings in Bangkok. Thus, they are now conducting inspection of the affected building by third party professionals to ensure maximum safety.
• According to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), who has conducted engineering inspection of affected residence buildings, most of the inspected building structures pose no risk or remain in green category.

In this regard, TCEB would like to affirm that Thailand is taking every step possible to deliver enhanced safety and would like to reiterate that Thailand remains a safe destination for business events. We have received confirmation of key venues being the host location of international events in Bangkok that business events have been proceeding normally since Saturday 29 March following the result of their inspection of infrastructure and facilities that show no impact on their usual business.

​The International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA) announced a groundbreaking industry partnership with the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) today. This collaboration aims to unlock expansive business opportunities for ICCA members in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond, strengthening the international business events sector.

​ITB China has announced the debut of MICE Meeting Point China, a new event dedicated to the country’s evolving MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector. Scheduled for September 11-12, 2025, in Beijing, the confex-style gathering will be held alongside the ITB China Business Travel Conference, providing industry professionals with a platform for discussions, networking, and business development.