Southeast Asia’s leading foodservice and hospitality trade shows, Restaurant Asia 2025 and SIGEP Asia 2025, have officially commenced at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Running from 16 to 18 July, these events are jointly organised by the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) and IEG Asia. They are set to attract a record 12,000 trade visitors and conference delegates, showcasing innovations in the food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors.
The opening ceremony was attended by Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth. Key figures such as Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia, and Dante Brandi, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore and Brunei, also delivered remarks.
This year’s edition introduces several industry milestones, including the formalisation of the ASEAN Restaurant Associations Alliance (ARAA), which aims to enhance regional workforce development and sustainability practices. Additionally, the F&B People Collective, Singapore’s first HR-centric platform for the foodservice sector, was launched to improve manpower practices and employee well-being.
The RAS Symposium 2025, themed “The Future of Smart F&B Ecosystems,” features speakers like Xie Pengwei, Deputy CTO of Haidilao, discussing automation and robotics. The event also includes the Belt-and-Road Hospitality and China-ASEAN Dialogue, focusing on tourism diplomacy and sustainable development.
Experiential zones, such as a 9-metre chocolate wall by Janice Wong and the Panettone World Cup – Asian Selection, add a sensory dimension to the exhibition. The event also marks the Southeast Asian debut of MrBeast Burger, with exclusive tastings and demonstrations.
With over 100 international buyers participating in the Hosted Buyer Programme, the event promises significant business opportunities and networking sessions, including a closed-door event hosted by NETS.
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