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Singapore's Prestigious CVA Programme Expands to Malaysia and India Through LSBF-IVAS Partnership

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Singapore's Prestigious CVA Programme Expands to Malaysia and India Through LSBF-IVAS Partnership
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Singapore's Prestigious CVA Programme Expands to Malaysia and India Through LSBF-IVAS Partnership

2025-08-27 18:46 Last Updated At:19:05

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus has entered into a landmark collaboration with the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) to launch the highly regarded Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) Programme at its campuses in Malaysia and India.

The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony during the IVAS–IVSC Business Valuation Conference 2025, witnessed by distinguished leaders including Ms. Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Second Minister for Finance and Second Minister for National Development (Guest-of-Honour), Mrs. Chia-Tern Huey Min, Chief Executive, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as well as Mr. Lie Kok Keong, Chairperson, IVAS Council.

This marks the first time LSBF will deliver the CVA Programme outside of Singapore. By extending to Malaysia and India, both partners aim to provide finance professionals, corporate leaders, and valuation specialists in two of Asia's fastest-growing economies with access to a globally recognised professional qualification.

The CVA Programme sets the benchmark for professional standards in valuation, strengthening consistency and credibility across capital markets, corporate transactions, and investment landscapes.

Mr. Rathakrishnan Govind, CEO, LSBF Global, said: "Valuation is increasingly vital in today's dynamic business environment. By bringing the CVA Programme to Malaysia and India, we are giving professionals direct access to world-class training that enhances their expertise and credibility on the global stage. This partnership underscores LSBF's mission to expand opportunities for learners across Asia and to build talent that fuels economic growth."

Mr. Lie Kok Keong also shared, "We are delighted to see IVAS expanding the CVA Programme through this partnership with LSBF. This collaboration will strengthen business valuation standards and practices across the region and provide professionals in Malaysia and India with access to a qualification that deepens their business valuation expertise."

About LSBF Singapore

The London School of Business & Finance (LSBF), founded in 2003 and a member of the Global University System (GUS), serves over 25,000 students across more than 40 countries. With campuses in key cities including the UK, Singapore, and Malaysia, LSBF has expanded its international footprint, particularly in Asia. LSBF Singapore campus offers over 100 programmes in business, finance, law, hospitality, and technology, and collaborate with reputable universities to provide internationally recognised qualifications. LSBF holds EduTrust certification, partners with organizations like Grab, Deloitte and ISCA, and is an ACCA Approved Learning Partner. In recognition of its future-focused approach to education, LSBF was honoured with the Singapore Business Review's International Business Award in Education for two consecutive years – 2024 and 2025. These accolades reaffirm LSBF's commitment to delivering quality, industry-aligned education that empowers aspiring professionals globally.

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Singapore's Prestigious CVA Programme Expands to Malaysia and India Through LSBF-IVAS Partnership

Singapore's Prestigious CVA Programme Expands to Malaysia and India Through LSBF-IVAS Partnership

SHANGHAI, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 will take place from 30th March to 2nd April 2026, offering global hospitality and foodservice suppliers a direct gateway to China and the wider Asian market. Building on the record-breaking success of the 2025 edition, the exhibition will return with expanded scale, stronger international buyer engagement, and enhanced commercial value. With over 3,500 exhibitors, 12,000 overseas buyers, and a fully integrated industry ecosystem, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 provides a high-impact platform for sourcing, partnerships, and long-term market expansion.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2025 welcomed a record 284,581 professional visitors, including a 34.2% increase in international buyers. Exhibitors reported a 37% rise in qualified leads and a 23% increase in on-site transactions, demonstrating the exhibition's effectiveness as a high-performance sourcing and business platform. Building on this success, the 34ᵗʰ edition in 2026 will offer expanded exhibition space, deeper international participation, and increased opportunities for global decision-makers, distributors, and strategic partners.

Covering 400,000 square meters, the exhibition will host more than 3,500 leading domestic and international suppliers across key sectors including Kitchen Equipment, Coffee & Tea, Catering Ingredients, Beverages, and Baking Supplies. This fully integrated ecosystem supports end-to-end sourcing, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

HOTELEX's competitive advantage lies in its comprehensive industry coverage. By integrating resources across hospitality, catering, cultural tourism, retail, logistics, and health sectors, the exhibition drives value-chain synergies and reflects the evolving structure of the modern hospitality economy. Its distinctive "tourism–catering–hotel joint exhibition" model offers a holistic showcase spanning food, accommodation, travel, shopping, and leisure.

Leveraging a shared pool of over 100,000 professional buyers from HOTELEX and FHC, exhibitors gain extended brand exposure through official digital platforms and global social media channels including LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as partnerships with authoritative industry media. Booths are limited – reserve yours early to secure prime exhibition space and maximize business opportunities. Positioned as a strategic gateway, HOTELEX Shanghai 2026 empowers global companies to grow their presence in China and accelerate expansion across Asia's hospitality and foodservice markets.

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Maximize Your Business Growth in Asia's Hospitality & Foodservice Market at HOTELEX 2026

Maximize Your Business Growth in Asia's Hospitality & Foodservice Market at HOTELEX 2026

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