The Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) is pleased to share that Edmund Wee, Founder of Epigram Literary Foundation, will be speaking at the Asia Stage during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026. He will join publishing leaders from Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam for the session “Publishing Markets in South East Asia: Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam” on 7 October 2026, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, at Asia Stage, Hall 5.1 A75. 

As part of the session, Edmund Wee will share insights into Singapore’s publishing landscape, including trends in book production, sales, readership, translation activities, literary initiatives, and the role of independent publishers in promoting local voices and stories. The discussion will also provide an overview of key developments across Southeast Asian book markets and explore how publishers are responding to changing reader preferences and emerging opportunities. 

Panelists will examine topics such as the growth of local and translated content, reading promotion programmes, book fairs, evolving distribution channels, and new market niches. The session will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the future of publishing in the region and predictions on emerging genres and consumer trends. 

This session offers international publishers, rights professionals, and industry stakeholders a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Southeast Asia’s diverse and rapidly evolving publishing markets.