The International Air Rail Organization (IARO), together with Thailand’s largest project management firm - Project Planning Service Company Limited (PPS), and multi-disciplinary design firm - PPS One Works, are delighted to introduce this new key event to the infrastructure calendar. Endorsed by Thailand’s Ministry of Transport and the Italian Embassy in Thailand, the summit will bring…
A high-level conference that aims to ‘educate, innovate and inspire’, the Asia Real Estate Summit is now part of PropertyGuru, Asia’s foremost online company, covering the biggest issues driving real estate development, investment and growth in Asia and across the world, with particular focus on property technology and digital innovation. Featuring respected thought leaders and global…
In early September Thailand, Laos and Malaysia agreed to extend the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia Power Integration Project (LTM-PIP), pushing Thailand closer to its goal of becoming a regional power hub. The first phase of LTM-PIP was launched in January last year, following an initial agreement between the three countries that enabled Thailand to buy power from Laos – which produces a surplus from…
On what the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) means for ASEAN member states Why did the ASEAN Business Advisory Council under Thailand’s chairmanship choose the theme “Empowering ASEAN 4.0”? ARIN JIRA: Both this theme and the broader ASEAN theme of “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability” are focused on the digital economy and connectivity. There are four pillars that underpin…
On smart cities, start-up funding and intellectual property How do you assess the framework in place to facilitate the continuation of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) during 2019? CHAN CHUNSIN: The ASCN was one of Singapore’s key deliverables for our ASEAN Chairmanship in 2018. It is a collaborative platform that enables cities from ASEAN member states to work towards the common goal…
Distinguished Government and Industry Representation Across three days AEBF 2019 will host Energy Ministers, Government officials and heads of National Power Authorities from all 10 ASEAN member states and beyond. Attendees will hear the latest regional energy investment opportunities and gain first-hand insights into the policy initiatives and regulatory environments that will guide future…
On how the city-state is positioning itself as a door to South-east Asia and a hub for cross-border collaboration What advantages does Singapore offer tech companies seeking a springboard into ASEAN? PETER ONG: Innovation in South-east Asia is at an inflection point. The average age of the region’s 640m-strong population is 30, and a growing level of consumption power characterises…
2019 Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE 2019) Date: September 19th-21st, 2019 Venue: Impact Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand Website: www.taape.cn The Only Professional Amusement andAttraction Show in Thailand. Against the dynamic setting of Southeast Asia, one of the most popular destinations in the world, TAAPE 2019 is the only exhibition in Thailand focusing…
Being the major producer of agriculture products, such as rice, rubber, sugarcane, cassava, fruits, cone and palm oil, Thailand’s energy consumption has increase dramatically over the past decade due to the economic and population growths and foreseeably will continuously growing for many years to come. To reduce the energy supply from foreign imports while meeting the domestic energy demand…
By enacting measures to preserve natural and heritage sites, Thailand is stepping up efforts to protect its visitor attractions and promote sustainable tourism, although the intervention is expected to affect sector earnings in the short term. In early May tourism officials announced that the popular natural heritage site Maya Bay, located on Ko Phi Phi Le island and made famous as the location…
