SINGAPORE and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Belgium, a global leader in premium frozen potato products, will exhibit their premium offerings at Food & Hotel Asia (FHA) from April 21-24, 2026, at the Singapore Expo, Booth 7G4-01. The event serves as a key platform to strengthen trade ties in Asia, with a particular focus on Singapore and Malaysia, two markets that consistently show a strong appetite for quality processed potato products. Coordinating Belgium's presence is VLAM (Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board), which supports the international promotion of Flemish agri-food products. Five leading exporters, Agristo, Clarebout Potatoes, Ecofrost, Global Fries and Pomuni, will present a broad portfolio tailored to foodservice and hospitality. Visitors can discover a wide range of frozen potato products, including flakes, pellets, and granules. Tastings at the Belgium pavilion will highlight the versatility, consistency, and flavour of these products.
Belgium ranks among the top global exporters of potato products. Its success is driven by a strong culinary heritage, strict quality standards, and advanced processing technologies. The iconic Belgian fry and the recognised Frietkot culture reinforce Belgium's reputation as a trusted partner.
Asia is a major growth driver for Belgian exports. At present, 45% of Belgium's processed potatoes are destined for markets outside Europe, with East and Southeast Asia accounting for 8% of global exports. Belgium has established strong distribution channels across the region to meet increasing demand for high-quality, Western-style potato products.
Market data confirms this potential. In 2025, Malaysia's imported volume of potato products exceeded 166,000 tonnes, valued at more than €243 million. Belgium retains 7% of Malaysia's imports, with a focus on reinforcing its value proposition through quality differentiation and supply chain reliability. In 2025, Singapore imported nearly €6.5 million worth of Belgian potato products, giving Belgium a 7% share of Singapore's total potato imports. Belgium's participation at FHA 2026 underlines its ambition to further expand in Asia and to support regional partners with high-quality potato solutions for foodservice and hospitality.
About VLAM
VLAM, Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board, is a non-profit organisation promoting the sale, added value, consumption and image of products and services from Flemish agriculture, horticulture, fishery and agro-alimentary sectors in Belgium and abroad. Commissioned by the business community and the Flemish government, VLAM collaborates actively across the food chain.
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Belgium Strengthens Asian Ambitions at FHA Singapore 2026
HONG KONG, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark announces the appointment of Roy Ng, MRICS, as Head of Research in Hong Kong, further strengthening the firm's research capabilities across the region.
In his role, Roy will lead market research, forecasting and thought leadership across office, industrial, retail and capital markets, supporting clients with data-driven insights amid evolving occupier and investment dynamics. He will work closely with Newmark's regional and global research teams to expand coverage, enhance analytical rigor and align local intelligence with global trends.
"Hong Kong represents one of the world's most complex and dynamic real estate markets," said Rhodri James, Vice Chairman in Hong Kong. "As capital flows, occupier strategies and policy dynamics continue to shift, rigorous, locally-grounded research is essential to unlocking opportunity. Roy's leadership strengthens our ability to help clients navigate the evolving landscape with clarity, conviction and a forward-looking view."
David Bitner, Executive Managing Director, Global Research, added, "As our research capabilities deepen across key global markets, we are creating exponential new opportunities for clients – connecting regional insight with global intelligence to drive better decisions, stronger outcomes and a more integrated understanding of real estate worldwide. Roy brings a rare combination of deep regional knowledge, technical research expertise and real-world advisory experience. He strengthens our ability to deliver timely, data-driven insights that help clients navigate complexity with confidence."
Roy brings more than a decade of experience across real estate research, leasing and strategic advisory roles, with a background spanning commercial leasing, capital markets analysis and regional research leadership. He has held senior roles across leading real estate firms, delivering market outlooks, forecasts and advisory insights for investors, developers and occupiers across Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta.
"Newmark's research is built around clarity, rigor and relevance for clients," said Roy. "I'm excited to deepen our insights across Hong Kong while connecting local intelligence with the global forces shaping occupier and investment decisions."
About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Newmark Appoints Roy Ng as Head of Research in Hong Kong
Newmark Appoints Roy Ng as Head of Research in Hong Kong
