With the success of the Asset Allocation Summit series of conferences in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, Asset Allocation Summit Asia 2010 is the single most important driver for investment performance, focusing on strategic and tactical asset allocation for asset managers and Asian institutional investors, in the wake of financial crisis. Come join us as we explore the latest global investment strategies for Asian institutional investors in this inaugural dynamic forum. Visit the event website for more information - http://www.terrapinn.com/2010/aasasia/index.stm.  

India and many of its Asian neighbors have seen an economic resurgence in the face of the global downturn, although a sustained recovery has yet to establish solid footing. How should India confront the regional and global challenges that are testing the resilience of its economy? What investments in infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education should be made to ensure India's long-term, inclusive growth? Will India assume a leadership role in multilateral institutions and play a decisive role in facilitating global trade negotiations? Will India’s leading corporations succeed in building truly global and sustainable brands which will strengthen the overall health of the economy? With Asia as a driving force of the global economic recovery, how can stakeholders maximize opportunities and address potential challenges, and what lies ahead for India’s prospects as a truly global leader? Register now!

The Wall Street Journal Asia subscribers are eligible for the member rate.

The 5th Penang International Property Expo 2010 (PIP10’) will be organized by PIP Creation Sdn Bhd with the support of Raine & Horne International & Penevents Sdn Bhd. The Penang State Government through the good office of YB Tuan Wong Hon Wai has given its endorsement to the event making it the largest state endorsed property promotion event in Penang. The 3-day property expo will take place at PISA from 19th to 21st March 2010. As in the past 4 editions, PIP10’ will be featuring the premier property developers in Penang & beyond to earnest buyers from Penang & the neighbouring region.

The Funds China summit is focus on QDII and it will gather funds managers not only from funds companies, but also insurance, banks and securities companies. CBI China, the most influential commodity intelligence provider in China will join hands with Wind-- the world’s leading provider of Chinese financial data and solutions, to invite you to convene in Shanghai with over 250+ top fund selectors and end investors from home and abroad to witness this great event in China in 2010. 

As China's most established property investment forum, Real Estate Investment World China 2010 is well recognized as the benchmark and barometer for the year ahead in China real estate. The 5th REIW China, held from March 29 to March 31 in Beijing, will shine the spotlight on a wide range of foreign and domestic Chinese property players as they jockey for position in one of the world's fastest growing markets. 

Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research. It will host its Asia Fund Awards for Year 2009 in March.  

The objective of the Morningstar Fund Awards is to recognise those funds and fund groups that have added the most value within the context of a relevant peer group for investors over the past year and over the longer-term. 

Join us in congratulating the best fund and fund groups: Taiwan (19th), Hong Kong (25th), Singapore (29th) and Malaysia (31st). 

For more information: http://hk.morningstar.com/fundawards/

PSF brings together speakers and delegates from around the world, each of whom has significant influence in shaping the future of the international apparel industry.  Targeted senior executives from major brand owners and retailers, manufacturers, service providers and suppliers in the apparel supply chain.  The forum comprises roundtable sessions covering the key issues confronting the global apparel industry.

Connect with your peers from adidas • AnnTaylor • Bossini • CrystalGroup • CRYSTALLIZED(TM)-SwarovskiElements • H&M • HugoBoss • JCPenney • JockeyIntl • JonesIntl • Li&Fung Group • LVMH • NewBalance • Nike • PacificBrands • PerryEllis • PoloRalphLauren • RedcatsAsia • TAL • Target • VF • YGM • and more at PSF10.

Hainan Rendez-Vous is an original approach to an event that celebrates the style, glamour and excitement of the luxury world. This three-day extravaganza from April 2 to 4, 2010 combines Asia's largest private jet show and the leading large scale yachts collection, the most exclusive collection of luxury homes and holidays resorts and a luxury show on a lavish 5,000 sqm of exhibition space. Over 150 VVIP will be specially flown to Sanya by private jet for the event which is expected to draw some 5,000 HNWIs from across Asia.

First in Asia to gather business and government leaders to explore investment and partnership opportunities in integrated lifestyle retirement properties for Asia’s 1.2bn baby boomers.

AAIF2010 discusses best practices, viable business models and regulatory requirements incorporating real estate, aged care, healthcare & wellness services, and asset financing & investment.

Download brochure for details. Register now to save www.ageingasiainvest.com. Call Customer Service +65 6829 2160 or Email register@ageingasiainvest.com

Private Equity Southeast Asia Summit has firmly established itself as the must-attend event for the private equity community in Asia. It will bring together the leading local and international LPs, GPs & advisors focused on buyouts, growth capital, distressed asset and venture investing in Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia. The content-rich program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the latest private equity investing issues and challenges in each specific country in Southeast Asia as well as regionally. In addition, the event will present a plethora of networking and business-focused features to help you make those critical connections with leading LPs and GPs. Don’t miss it!

For more info, please contact enquiry@iqpc.com.sg

China (Shanghai) General Aviation Development and Expansion Summit, hosted by AVIC General Aircraft Company and China Aviation Society, aims to boost China’s general aviation industry as market demand is increasing dramatically. Shanghai municipal has made strategic plans to establish FBO in Lingang. In addition, as stated by Chinese Prime Minister Mr. Wen Jiabao, it is urgent to dedicate focus to medium-size aircrafts and helicopters. China aviation manufacturers are focusing more on the general aviation sector and at the event, a procurement plan will be released by each subsidiary of AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China).

Aviation Sourcing Summit is hosted by AVIC, COMAC and Shanghai Lingang Group. The purpose of summit is to build the aero procurement/information platform for the China aviation industry and also form the Asian aero distribution centre for long-term planning to reach the dramatic development of China aviation manufacturing. Moreover, the area will be the information centre for worldwide aviation sectors. The concept is to create the advanced aviation exhibition and business centre in Yangshan, Shanghai. As it is already the manufacturing hub for ARJ21 and C919, it is convenient to facilitate the area. With the support of Chinese Government, the advantages from financial policies tend to enhance the value of this area.

Infrastructure Asia 2010 is Asia's premier infrastructure forum and the exclusive private sector interface with the upcoming UNESCAP PPP 2010.

Infrastructure Asia 2010 will focus on 4 life-critical infrastructure industries:
Energy Infrastructure 
Transportation Infrastructure
IT & Telecomunications
Water and Waste Management Infrastructure

An exclusive B2B and B2G exhibition and conference, IA 2010 offers an unparalleled platform for governments, businesses and leading experts to meet, discuss and find solutions for the prioritization, procurement and presentation of existing and future infrastructure projects in Asia Pacific.

The Infrastructure Asia Conference & Exhibition to be held between the 14th and 17th of April 2010 held in conjuction with the UNESCAP PPP 2010.

China is emerging from the global recession into a world that is very different from the one that existed before the economic downturn.  Thought leaders and decision makers from China and the Asia Pacific region are gathering at this unique conference to discuss China’s growth and the economic impact on the region. 

A keynote address will be given by US Ambassador to China Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.  Other confirmed speakers include top executives and representatives from The World Bank, JP Morgan, GE, INSEAD, Caixin Media, The US Treasury Department, APCO Worldwide and McKinsey & Company.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear experts discussing China’s growth and the business landscape, and network with high-level professionals from around the region. For more information, a complete agenda and registration, visit www.apcac2010.org.  

 “New landscapes, new players, new rules”

The Asian Banker Summit is the foremost annual meeting for decision makers in the Asia Pacific financial services industry.

As we enter the Summit’s 11th year, we have deepened the quality of discussions on the traditional topics of risk, regulation, cash, payments and trade. We have introduced a brand new conference that covers the growing importance of markets and the roles of exchanges in the financial services industry.

The 11th Summit comprises of several complementary dialogues that reflect the complexity of today’s industry dynamics. Join us and experience the remarkable intensity, depth and richness of the dialogues and relationship-building opportunities that The Asian Banker Summit is so justifiably renowned for.

The Internet Show is a series of seminars and a large end-to-end showcase of the latest internet technologies and solutions. It is the only event that brings together Big, Medium and Small business, all eager to find new ways of doing internet business. It is a business, not a technology show with 48 FREE on-floor seminar presentations running over 2 days exhibition.

SME Internet Summit 2010 is a 2 half-day summits, co-located with The Internet Show, which is dedicated to help Small and Medium Enterprises realise the full potential of harnessing the Internet to drive business through increasing sales and revenue, while lowering costs through enhancing productivity.

For more details and registrations, please visit www.theinternetshows.com/2010/Singapore.

We are thrilled to announce The World MoneyShow Hong Kong, April 21-23, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong! When you attend the The World MoneyShow Hong Kong, you’ll meet legendary investment experts Steve Forbes, Mark Mobius, Marc Faber, Alexander Elder, John Bollinger, and many others to hear their advice and discover ideas that will help you get an edge in the markets to improve your investing and trading performance. By attending this exclusive event designed specifically for sophisticated investors and active traders, you will hear and profit from the experts’ in-depth insights into global macroeconomics, equities, futures, forex, asset allocation, and more!  Visit www.WorldMoneyShowHongKong.com for conference details and register to attend!

The financial crisis has created many fruitful opportunities for investors around the region and well-capitalised institutions will be able to acquire assets that would not been available before and emerge thriving from the crisis. However, a competitive marketplace and more stringent regulatory requirements are just some of the hurdles investors would have to overcome in order to earn extraordinary returns. Senior investment heads have the complex task of ensuring that the assets they govern are adequately balanced between diligent exposure to growth while employing the necessary safeguards against negative effects of global market volatilities. To that end, institutional investors need to secure partnerships that will strategically position them to benefit from these opportunities and deliver strong investment growth. The APAC Investments Summit 2010 will welcome leading investment heads to discuss the optimal asset allocation and most importantly, fund management and portfolio construction and diversification.

For more information, please contact Radha Manogaran, Marketing Manager APAC Summits at +603 2723 6650 or e-mail to radham@marcusevanskl.com
 

The East-West Center and the University of Hong Kong’s Journalism and Media Studies Centre co-sponsor an international media conference: “Reporting New Realities in Asia and the Pacific.”

Leading journalists and experts from Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. will offer updates and insights on key news and media issues, including: Shifting power dynamics, new economic landscapes, China’s growing impact and emerging media models.

Featured speakers include:
Surin Pitsuwan, ASEAN Secretary-General
Kurt Campbell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State
Hu Shuli, Editor-in-Chief, Caixin Media, China
Sanjaya Baru, Editor, Business Standard, India, former Media Advisor to the Prime Minister

Registration and information: EastWestCenter.org/mediaconference

Some 3,000 participants, including government leaders, central bank governors and finance ministers, as well as representatives from the private sector, academe, media and civil society groups from around the world are expected to attend the Forty-Third Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 3 to 4 May 2010. The Seminar Series and other ancillary meetings will commence from 1 May 2010.

The ADB’s Annual Meeting 2010 will take stock of progress made under ADB’s Strategy 2020, its Long Term Strategic Framework for 2008-2020, which was formally adopted in 2008. Many other development topics will be covered during meeting events, including seminars, with the program of events now available online.

Please visit http://www.adb.org/annualmeeting/2010/ for more information.

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) 2010 Conference will be held in Singapore from May 2 to 5. The conference theme is “Climate Change and Legal Practice”. Under this theme the conference seeks to highlight the implications and impact of this serious global challenge to the legal field and profession. Guest speakers will include, Singapore’s world renowned Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew and U.S. Vice President Al Gore with his keynote speech, “Thinking Green: Economic Strategy for the 21st Century".
 
Please call (65) 6330 6722 or email to eeling@pacificworld.com for more information or visit the conference website at www.ipba2010.org

Join us in Singapore in May to learn and network at the heart of the TETRA industry and meet end-users, operators, application providers and manufacturers from around the globe.

The TWC conference will give you detailed analysis of the current market, different user experiences from around the world and expert insights into the latest developments in TETRA. Senior figures from the TETRA community will share information and experiences with you.

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) will hold its 61st World Congress on Bali Island, Indonesia, from May 24 to 28, 2010.  Under the theme “Save The World: Green Shoots for Sustainable Real Estate,” the Congress will discuss various issues relating to global property industry such as financing, innovation, eco-property and tourism. Taking place at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nusa Dua, it is scheduled to be opened by President of Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and will present an array of keynote speakers from all over the world. 

For more information : www.fiabci61stworldcongress-bali.org

The China GRI 2010, Shanghai, 2 June, will bring together the leading international players and national decision-makers that are driving the real estate business in China today.

Like all GRI meetings, the China GRI will have no speakers and no panelists, just informal discussions in small groups, where everyone participates equally.

It is a place where senior players talk to each other and build friendships in a setting devoid of selling pressure.

For more information: www.mygri.com/china

The 2nd annual IHIF Asia Pacific will take place on 14-16 June 2010 at the Venetian, Macau. The three day event offers current and crucial conference programming, coupled with phenomenal networking opportunities. The conference will cover the enormous future potential for hotel investors, developers, designers and operators around the world, with particular attention to opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

International Hotel Investment Forum AP is brought to you by Questex Media Group, co-organizers of IHIF Berlin and Russia events.  IHIF Asia is designed specifically for senior hotel executives, investors and other key professionals in the industry.

The India GRI on 29 September 2010 will bring together the leading international players and national decision-makers that are driving the real estate business in India today.

Like all GRI meetings, the India GRI will have no speakers and no panelists, just informal discussions in small groups, where everyone participates equally.

It is a place where senior industry players talk to each other and build friendships in a setting devoid of selling pressure.

For more information: www.mygri.com/india