III. Benefits of Exhibitions
A. Economic Significance of Exhibitions

Asia
The Asian market for exhibitions is varied. There exist several regional exhibition markets because of the geographic extension of the region. The most important are:22)

• China and Hong Kong
• Singapore
• Japan
• Korea and
• India

The development of the markets is different. China, Singapore and Korea show extensive progress while India is developing slowly. Statistical data are difficult to research as neither uniform definitions and standards nor a general obligation to audit the shows exist. UFI members, however, are obliged to audit "Approved events", thus ensuring visitors and exhibitors of declared quality.