The Asia Livestock Series Move Positively Ahead

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --The globally renowned major Asia Livestock Industry Event Series by UBM ASEAN feature a wide range of innovative products and solutions, including improved farming systems, genetics and feed to help the feed, livestock and meat industries meet the challenges. UBM organised livestock events are held across ASEAN countries including Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar and the series continues to expand each year after proving to be a cost- effective marketing platform for industry players.

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VIETSTOCK 2014 With the theme "Restructuring The Livestock Industry For Sustainable Development, the 7th edition of VIETSTOCK will gather together more than 250 leading local, regional and international suppliers representing the entire livestock value chain from 'farm to fork'. The event was launched in 2004 and has become the country's showcase for attracting investments in feed and livestock. Now in its 10th year, VIETSTOCK continues to get bigger and better with more comprehensive seminars and a wider showcase featuring the modernisation of livestock rearing and feed manufacturing, both of which will greatly benefit both local and international firms. Enjoying strong support from The Department of Livestock Production (MARD) since the first staging of the event, VIETSTOCK will be held at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC), HCMC from 15-17 October 2014. Pre-register at http://www.vietstock.org and plan your visit today!

LIVESTOCK MYANMAR 2015 Following the success of its debut edition Livestock Myanmar 2014, several exhibitors have already rebooked for 2015. The event will follow in the footsteps of other UBM livestock events and will certainly be another successful event - one especially designed for Myanmar's regional industry. This event, Myanmar's first official feed, livestock & meat industry event will take place on 29 – 31 January 2015 at Tatmadaw Exhibition Hall, Yangon. Find out more about Livestock Myanmar 2015 by visiting http://www.livestockmyanmar.com.

LIVESTOCK PHILIPPINES 2015 will be the third staging of the event following its great success of the 2013 event. Livestock Philippine 2013 drew more than 200 exhibitors from 20 countries and was officially opened by no less than Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III. Foreign participation was evidenced by international pavilions from China, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and the UK. Supported by the Department of Agriculture, LIVESTOCK PHILIPPINES 2015 is expected to attract more than 5,000 industry participant. The show will take place at the SMX Convention Centre,Pasay City, Philipphines from 24 to 26 June 2015. To discover more on the event, please log on to www.livestockphilippines.com .

LIVESTOCK ASIA 2015 has developed an outstanding reputation since 2001 as Asia's leading event for feed, livestock and meat industries. With the theme "Feeding AEC's Future", the 8^th edition of Livestock Asia is timely as it falls just before the single integrated market and production base, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which becomes effective on 31 December 2015. Co- located with Livestock Asia 2015, a new event ASIA MEATEC the show will focus specifically on the needs of the meat industry from production, processing and packaging all the way through to the plate. With a floor plan expanded by 30%, Livestock Asia 2015 will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 21 - 23 September 2015. For more information, kindly go to http://www.livestockasia.com.

"Asia Livestock Series developed an outstanding reputation as Asia's leading event for the feed, livestock and meat industries and efficiently accommodate industry professionals and players interact with their ASEAN and other foreign counterparts to discuss challenges and opportunities forging mutual partnerships towards harmonies global competitiveness," said Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, Business Development Director, UBM Asia.

Exhibitors and visitors both understand that meeting face-to-face is important, as it gives the opportunity not just to see products and have hands-on inspection of the latest equipment, but also to exchange valuable ideas and experiences with other industry professionals and find solutions for their business challenges - all in one place. The Livestock Event Series also feature a comprehensive seminar and conference program featuring industry experts to keep you up-to-date the latest products, developments and industry trends.

Notes to Editors:

1. About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 25 major cities with 30 offices and over 1,400 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 21 market sectors with 160 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions, 75 high-level professional conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock vertical portals and virtual event services for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen, where we organise more than 70 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 50 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad organise 20 exhibitions and 60 conferences every year across the country.

2. About UBM plc (www.ubm.com)

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events via online and print providing them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional communities from doctors to game developers, journalists to jewellery traders, farmers to pharmacists. Our 6,500 staff members in more than 40 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

This press information is issued by:

MARKETING COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT United Business Media (M) Sdn Bhd A-8-1, Level 8, Hampshire Place Office,
157, Hamphire 1, Jalan Mayang Sari
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603-2176-8788 Fax: +603-2164-8786
E: sufian.zahari@ubm.com W: www.ubmasia.com

For more information on Livestock Series Show, contact:

LIVESTOCK SERIES
Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat – Director of Asian Livestock Series
E:rose.c@ubm.com

VIETSTOCK 2014
Ms. Chau Tran
E: chau.tran@ubm.com / vietstock@ubm.com

LIVESTOCK MYANMAR 2015
Ms. Yee Mon
E: yeemon.c@ubm.com / livestockmyanmar@ubm.com

LIVESTOCK PHILIPPINES 2015
Ms. Jessica Go
E: jessica.go@ubm.com / livestockphil@ubm.com

LIVESTOCK ASIA 2015
Ms. Rita Lau / Ms. Salmiza Salim
E: rita.lau@ubm.com / salmiza.salim@ubm.com / livestockasia@ubm.com