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FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 Welcomes 65,000 Visitors to Celebrate Asia’s Premier International F&B Tradeshow
Held as a four-day event from 8-11 April 2025, the event was inaugurated with a distinguished guest lineup, including Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry; H.E. Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore; Chef Andy Cuthbert, President of WorldChefs; Ian Roberts, Vice President Asia, Informa Markets; and over 300 esteemed guests.
“I’m proud to share that over 70 Singapore companies are showcasing at the Singapore Pavilion at FHA F&B 2025. Our companies carry with them the strength of the Singapore brand— a mark of quality, innovation, and excellence. In a more uncertain, fragmented, turbulent world, our food manufacturing sector must continue to stay global, stay creative and stay green.” said Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
More than 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries are showcasing their innovations and solutions, marking this as the largest gathering of its kind in the region. The event’s 12 dynamic segments offer attendees a rich and diverse experience, covering everything from cutting-edge gastronomy to sustainable industry practices. These segments are designed to meet the evolving needs of culinary professionals and food enthusiasts alike.
Australia as the Partner Country
In 2025, FHA-F&B proudly presents Australia as the Partner Country, in collaboration with The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). “As Partner Country of Honour at FHA F&B 2025, Australia is proud to showcase the strength of our food and beverage industry on this global stage. Our longstanding partnership with Singapore — built on quality, sustainability, and shared ambition — continues to create new opportunities through strong trade ties and the Australia-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” said H.E. Allaster Cox, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore.
The Australia Pavilion, located in Hall 8, is home to over 120 exhibitors, showcasing the country’s rich culinary heritage, innovative food trends, and vibrant brewing culture. From premium meats and dairy to pioneering food technologies, attendees can explore a wide range of products and innovations. Highlights include live cooking demonstrations, a Meat & Livestock Showcase, cocktail-making sessions, and CSIRO’s Venture Exchange Program: Future Food 2.0, where Australian agri-food startups pitch their groundbreaking solutions.
SG60: Building a Stronger Singapore
The event shines a spotlight on over 80 local suppliers and farmers, underscoring Singapore’s commitment to fostering a resilient food ecosystem. Aligned with the national Green Plan 2030, the exhibition showcases the contributions of homegrown brands like Toh Thye San Farm, Chee Seng Oil Factory, Lim Joo Huat Enterprise, and more, as part of the nation’s drive for sustainable, local entrepreneurship.
Seminars and Thought Leadership
The seminar series kicked off with resounding success, featuring nearly 40 sessions hosted by over 65 thought leaders from prominent institutions including Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR, B Lab Singapore, Society for Cellular Agriculture, and top universities like Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore. These sessions offer invaluable insights into the latest F&B trends, innovations, and sustainability efforts shaping the future of the industry.
Reshaping the Beverage Consumption
The Southeast Asian beverage market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, fueled by the rising popularity of the “sober curious” movement. As demand for low- and non-alcoholic options soars, FHA-F&B introduces the Zero-Alcohol Beverage Space at Hall 8, showcasing the latest innovations in this rapidly expanding sector. A standout highlight is the inaugural Zero Mixology Challenge, which invites mixologists to craft creative, non-alcoholic drinks. This competition serves as the Asia Selection round for the international finals in Shanghai.
In addition, FHA-F&B celebrates the art of mixology with its National Cocktail Challenge, further cementing Singapore’s reputation as Asia’s cocktail capital. Top bartenders will battle it out for the prestigious opportunity to represent Singapore at the renowned World Cocktail Championship in Colombia.
FHA Culinary Competitions
New additions to the FHA Culinary competitions include the rolling out of the first individual segments of the competitions, divided into Individual Challenge Culinary of Practical Hot Cooking with Poultry, Seafood, Vegetarian, etc, and Individual Challenge Patisserie with competition segments such as Restaurant Dessert Challenge, Practical Cake Decoration, Petits Fours, Pastry Showcase, Artistic Sculpture, and more.
“FHA F&B 2025 continues to be a vital stage for culinary excellence and global collaboration. It’s inspiring to see chefs, producers, and innovators coming together to shape the future of food,” said Chef Andy Cuthbert, President of Worldchefs.
The challenges will this year be judged by teams of esteemed panels led by Chief Judge Otto Weibel (SG). He will be supported by other chef judges like Rudolf Muller (SG/CH), Frank Wedmann (DE), Sven Erik Renaa (NO), Clinton Zhu (CN), Chern Chee Hoong (MY), and Anderson Ho (SG).
At the National Team Challenges, trade visitors get to tune in to a two-part competition in which top chefs from various countries will participate over two days. Participating countries are Australia, Azerbaijan, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Chefs are required to partake in:
- Restaurant of Nations Hot Kitchen Challenge, where each team is required to prepare 55 portions of a three-course menu,
- Chef’s Table Challenge, featuring teams dishing out a menu composition that best represents them, and
- Battle for the Lion is a live cooking challenge where the top three national teams battle it out with a 3-course meal with mystery ingredients.
FHA-F&B continues to be the definitive platform for the food and beverage industry in Asia. Whether it’s exploring the latest trends in food innovation, experiencing live culinary competitions, or engaging with global experts, attendees are guaranteed an enriching, inspiring experience.
“Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to announce the co-location of our Food & Beverage and HoReCa events. This combined show will span all 10 halls, showcasing the future of food and hospitality and putting FHA at the heart of Asia’s F and B scene, creating relationships that last and delivering knowledge that’s valuable”, said Ian Roberts, Vice President Asia, Informa Markets.
FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 runs through 11 April 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the largest gathering of F&B professionals in Asia. On-site ticket fee of SGD90 applies.
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Hospitality, Food & Beverage at Informa Markets
Informa Markets’ Hospitality, Food & Beverage portfolio includes a series of global in-person trade events and an online content platform Saladplate – aimed at fostering business relationships, enabling learning, and enhancing trade opportunities for the industry.
With several established events within the portfolio such as Hotelex Shanghai, Food&HotelAsia, HOFEX, Fispal Food Service, and Abastur, the portfolio together offers an unparalleled audience reach across the world. Staging 35 live and digital events in major cities including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Bangkok, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City.
Working alongside established industry partners, government bodies, and recognised professionals, the portfolio aims at bringing companies, individuals, and the industry to the forefront of global business innovation by offering solutions and opportunities that meet today’s business needs.
About Informa Markets
FHA-Food & Beverage is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days a year.
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CyCraft Named a Sample Provider in the Gartner® Latest AI Reasoning Models Report—The Only Taiwan-Based Cybersecurity Provider Listed
Dr. Benson Wu, CEO and Co-Founder of CyCraft, stated: “We believe, being listed as a Sample Providerin the Gartner report demonstrates that the global market now views AI security as the next battlefield for AI commercialization. From day one, CyCraft has developed proprietary models, simultaneously deploying AI reasoning capabilities across three core pillars: cybersecurity defense, AI governance, and unmanned vehicle reconnaissance. Technical leadership is our starting point, not the destination. Our goal is to translate this leadership into rapid growth driven by strategic deployment and disciplined execution. Launched this year, our AI Red Teaming and AI Guardrail solutions have already been productized and commercially shipped, seeing active deployment in sectors like semiconductors and sovereign AI.”
AI Reasoning Models Drive Up Operating Costs, Restructuring Profit Logic
As AI transitions from “training models” to “reasoning models,” the industry officially moves from the research and development phase into commercial application. Reasoning models possess logical deduction, self-reflection, and complex problem-solving capabilities. However, these advanced capabilities have caused AI operational costs to skyrocket, forcing the tech industry to redefine its expectations of AI as a tool for massive cost reduction and profit maximization.
CyCraft’s XCockpit Threat Exposure Management Platform features built-in AI reasoning models that triage thousands of alerts in real time, automatically providing mitigation recommendations and effectively eliminating alert fatigue. From overall security posture scoring to specific actionable tickets for individual alerts, XCockpit transforms defensive benefits—which were historically difficult to define—into concrete, quantifiable technical metrics. This embodies CyCraft’s pragmatic philosophy: the value of defense must be visible, and it must be measurable.
Standing at the Frontier of AI Security, CyCraft Advances Commercial Implementation with Profound R&D Momentum
Deeply integrating AI with cybersecurity, CyCraft has launched XecGuard and XecART—two major AI security products deployable across both cloud and on-premises environments, both featured on the OWASP AI Security Map. These solutions directly address the core pain points of Agentic AI, LLM, and GenAI applications. XecART utilizes Agentic Red Teaming to run multi-round stress tests on models, identifying risks and generating compliance reports that adhere to international standards. Meanwhile, XecGuard acts as a real-time Guardrail for LLMs and AI Agents, intercepting anomalous inputs and outputs. One solves “how to stress-test AI,” while the other solves “how to protect AI,” providing the fundamental AI governance for enterprises.
CyCraft’s research achievements are equally outstanding. The CyCraft research team recently presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), one of the world’s top three prestigious academic conferences for AI and machine learning. The research focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Data Poisoning. Utilizing their self-developed “Eyes-on-Me” attack framework, the team proved that attacks can simultaneously breach both the retrieval and generation phases. The end-to-end average attack success rate surged from 21.9% to 57.8%. This breakthrough exposed a long-neglected vulnerable attack surface existing between “attention focus” and “model output.”
In 2025, the CyCraft research team was also selected for NeurIPS, one of the most iconic academic sanctuaries in the AI field. The team proposed an innovative “unified supervision framework” that embeds verifiable checkers into synthesized instruction-conflict instances, enabling self-supervised learning without requiring oracle labels or reasoning traces. This framework not only applies to different models but also significantly enhances both safety robustness and instruction adherence.

CyCraft believes that as AI moves from R&D to commercial deployment, the barrier for enterprises is no longer “whether they can use AI,” but “whether they can use AI responsibly.” Once Agentic AI enters financial transactions, government services, or critical infrastructure, every autonomous decision must leave a traceable path, accept auditing, and allow for real-time human intervention when necessary. This is true AI governance. It is not a compliance document, but a complete control chain stretching from pre-launch to runtime, and onto post-incident traceability.
CyCraft deconstructs this control chain into three actionable phases: XecART stress-tests model risks before deployment; XecGuard safeguards inputs and outputs during runtime; XCockpit quantifies the overall risk posture into traceable metrics. Interlocking these three components ensures that every step AI takes is visible, manageable, and auditable. CyCraft’s objective is clear: make AI behavior measurable before its value can be priced. Ultimate technical leadership must be converted into commercial resilience that is governable, auditable, and open to investor scrutiny.
The technological revolution of AI Reasoning Models and Agentic AI is an undeniable reality. The ultimate challenge lies in whether enterprises can implement “controllable, auditable, and highly transparent” AI governance within real-world commercial environments. From being recognized in international research reports to taking the stage at top-tier academic conferences, CyCraft continues to prove that from visionary R&D to product commercialization, Taiwan’s AI cybersecurity prowess helps herald the future of a secure, trusted, and prosperous AI era.
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Enshi Suobuya Stone Forest in China Launches Rich Cultural Experiences to Welcome Southeast Asian Tourists
Geological Wonder: Exploring an Ancient Underwater World from 460 Million Years Ago
Located in Taiyanghe Township in the northwest of Enshi City, Suobuya Stone Forest is approximately a one-hour drive from the city center. The scenic area was formed during the Ordovician Period 460 million years ago. Originally covered by an ancient ocean, it gradually evolved through geological transformations over hundreds of millions of years into the extraordinary stone forest landscape seen today. Covering a total area of 21 square kilometers, the area features towering stone peaks surrounded by lush greenery, resembling a vast “underwater labyrinth.” As a “crowned stone forest” with one of the highest vegetation coverage rates in China, the scenic area enjoys a cool and pleasant average summer temperature, making it an ideal destination for summer retreats and nature-based relaxation.
The four major scenic areas currently open to visitors each have their own unique appeal. Qinglongtai serves as the highest point of the scenic area, offering panoramic views of the entire stone forest from above. Lianhuazhai features the breathtaking “Xiniugou” secret landscape, where towering cliffs on both sides and changing light and shadows create a dreamlike atmosphere. Mozigou is rich in ancient biological fossils, allowing visitors to touch traces of life from the Ordovician Period with their own hands. Jiulonghui features circular rock walls and groups of waterfalls, with stone peaks rising dramatically from the ground to create a magnificent landscape. The scenic area also features the 5D theater “Shanhaijing,” where visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of the evolution of the Ordovician ocean world. With gentle walking trails and an easy travel route, the area is suitable for families and nature exploration enthusiasts.
Cultural Feast: Immersive Experiences of Tujia Folk Traditions
Suobuya Stone Forest is not only a treasure trove of geological wonders but also an important carrier of Tujia culture. The Tujia ethnic group is one of the major ethnic minorities in the Enshi region, with a long history and distinctive cultural traditions. The “Baishou Dance” is one of the most representative folk dances of the Tujia people and has been listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The dance movements often imitate scenes such as hunting, farming, and warfare, featuring a lively rhythm. Visitors can personally participate in this cultural experience at the Tiejiazhai Square and Duigetai Stage.
The Tujia Girls’ Festival is one of Enshi’s most distinctive traditional folk festivals and has been held at Suobuya Stone Forest during the seventh month of the lunar calendar for many consecutive years. The festival is a traditional social activity where young Tujia men and women use songs as a medium for communication and dances to express emotions. It carries the unique marriage customs and collective memories of the Tujia people and has been recognized as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage of Hubei Province and one of the “Top Ten Most Charming Festivals in China.” During the festival, the scenic area hosts a variety of activities, including matchmaking through folk songs, traditional cultural parades, and traditional handicraft exhibitions, allowing visitors to experience the rich ethnic culture amid the stone forests and mountain scenery. Suobuya Stone Forest has therefore also been recognized as the “Hometown of Chinese Folk Art” and the “Hometown of Mountain Folk Songs.”
Since 2026, the scenic area has continued to enhance its tourism products and cultural experiences. During the May Day holiday, it launched the “Exploring Wonders on Horseback · Fun in the Million-Year Stone Sea” folk culture series, featuring interactive programs such as folk song and dance flash mobs, the “Nature Guardians” activity where visitors exchange collected litter for cultural souvenirs, the immersive intangible cultural heritage experience “Stone Workers’ Chant,” and the outdoor role-playing game “Stone Forest Secret Order · Pursuing the Shadow of Rocks.” These activities allow visitors to explore the ancient stone sea while deeply engaging with Tujia cultural traditions.
Improved Transportation: Easier Access to Enshi for Southeast Asian Tourists
Since the opening of Enshi Xujiaping International Airport’s aviation port, the international flight network has continued to improve. In 2026, the Enshi–Hong Kong route achieved year-round regular operation, while flights between Enshi and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have resumed successively, creating a dual-route network connecting Vietnam’s two major cities in the north and south. According to the development plan of the Enshi aviation port, new routes to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and other destinations will be steadily promoted in the future, further strengthening the Southeast Asian aviation network. Tourists from major Southeast Asian cities can fly directly to Enshi and reach this 460-million-year-old underwater world after only a one-hour drive. Hidden deep within the Wuling Mountains, this ancient stone forest wonderland is welcoming visitors from around the world with a more open and international approach.
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When a Stay Goes Beyond Check-out: Amari Unveils “Ari Service” to Deepen Guest Connections with Every Destination
As ONYX Hospitality Group celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company is entering a new chapter of growth through the continued evolution of its brand portfolio. As part of this journey, Amari has been revitalised with a refreshed brand positioning centred on authentic local connections and warm Thai hospitality. Bringing this vision to life is the introduction of “Ari Service”, a new signature brand touchpoint designed to deepen the relationship between guests and the destinations they visit. Through thoughtful, locally inspired interactions and personalised service, Ari Service encourages guests to discover the character, culture and people of each location, creating meaningful experiences that extend well beyond check-out and reinforcing Amari’s promise of creating lasting memories.
As travel today is no longer simply about changing places, but about taking time for oneself, being with loved ones and creating meaningful moments, Amari believes that the best journeys continue long after check-out. Every stay is designed to leave guests with feelings and experiences they can carry home, from the first warm welcome upon arrival and a local dish that brings back memories of a destination, to moments shared with loved ones and thoughtful details that make guests feel truly understood and cared for.
Beyond thoughtful service, Amari connects guests with the unique character of each destination through locally inspired design, food and ingredients that reflect the identity of each place, and experiences that connect guests with local communities, culture and ways of life. From beachfront escapes surrounded by nature to vibrant city stays, every Amari destination reflects its own sense of place, offering experiences that are warm, lively and memorable.
At Amari Phuket, guests can experience a relaxing seaside escape along the Andaman coast, where the island’s natural beauty, local culture, cuisine and heritage come together. From unwinding at Breeze Spa, an open-air spa experience complemented by the sound of the waves, to discovering Phuket’s local flavours, historic Old Town and coastal lifestyle, every moment offers a deeper connection with the rhythm of the island.
Amari Vogue Krabi offers a tranquil retreat at Tubkaek Beach, one of Krabi’s most scenic coastal destinations. Surrounded by nature and overlooking the Andaman Sea, guests can enjoy peaceful moments by the beach, breathtaking sunsets and the simplicity of coastal life, making it an ideal destination to reconnect with themselves and loved ones away from the pace of everyday life.
For travellers seeking a more vibrant seaside escape, Amari Pattaya combines relaxation with the energy of one of Thailand’s most dynamic coastal cities. Guests can begin their day with moments of relaxation and holistic well-being at maai spa before exploring Pattaya’s cafés, restaurants, seaside activities and lifestyle experiences. With its balance of comfort and liveliness, Amari Pattaya offers a welcoming destination for families, couples and leisure travellers.
In the heart of Bangkok, Amari Bangkok combines the convenience of a city location with a warm and relaxing atmosphere where guests can unwind amidst the energy of the capital. With easy access to shopping, lifestyle destinations, cultural attractions, restaurants and key city landmarks, the hotel serves as both a gateway to discovering Bangkok from a new perspective and a welcoming place to return to for comfort and thoughtful care.
For Amari, a memorable journey does not end when guests leave the hotel. It continues through the feelings, connections and experiences they take home. By bringing each destination’s unique character to life through Ari Service, authentic local experiences and genuine Thai hospitality, Amari creates meaningful moments that become lasting memories. These are the “Endless Memories” that Amari strives to create at every destination, making every journey even more meaningful.
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ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in the Asia-Pacific hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands – Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence – catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers across the region where it has deep expertise. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food & beverage. With six decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.
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