This Economic Impact Report presents a comprehensive analysis of Thailand's tobacco industry, shedding light on its wide-reaching value chain and contribution to the national economy. Notably, the industry directly or indirectly supports some 50,000 households, and contributed BT59.8bn to government revenue in 2022 through excise taxes, equivalent to some 12% of the country’s total excise revenue. The…
– Labour shortages and ageing populations affect both emerging and developed markets – Demographic changes are shifting the distribution of global talent – New technologies are shaping global workforce demand and education trends – Countries are incentivising immigration to lure foreign talent and know-how As the global economy continues to adapt to ongoing macroeconomic…
– China’s growth is being powered by the services sector as industry lags – New supply chains forged during pandemic are shaping trade – Agriculture and energy are prime areas for export-oriented emerging markets – Chinese tourists are increasingly visiting countries in South-east Asia After three years of rolling Covid-19 lockdowns and trade disruptions, China posted…
Future Mobility Asia is the region’s most comprehensive mobility forum showcasing all the latest future clean mobility concepts, solutions, technologies and innovations. Over three days, Future Mobility Asia will gather international ministers, CEOs, policymakers, technical experts, and decision makers from the energy and mobility value-chain to analyse critical trends shaping the clean mobility…
Future Energy Asia (FEA) is the region’s leading energy transition forum, providing unparalleled access to the government and industry leaders transforming the energy value chain, in Asia and across the world. Over three days, Future Energy Asia will gather international ministers, energy CEOs, policymakers, and technical experts to analyse critical trends shaping the energy landscape, drive…
CBA Expo or ConsBuild Asia is an annual international expo and conference on construction and building technology focusing on Thailand and ASEAN markets. The expo will showcase construction machinery, mining machinery , tools and equipment, building materials and building technology from local and international exhibitors and provide the most complete B2B platform for exhibitors to market themselves,…
− Governments and companies have signed pledges and bans to limit plastic waste − Recycled packaging could eventually supplant virgin plastic production − Innovative waste-management systems work to transform pollution into added value − Recent studies offer sustainable alternatives to help break down existing waste As an increasing number of countries ban single-use plastics, waste…
- New report finds 8% of Asia-Pacific companies are working towards net-zero emissions goals - The Asia-Pacific region is particularly at risk from the effects of climate change - A growing number of companies are seeking to demonstrate climate leadership - Regional pacesetters are driving innovative approaches to achieving net-zero targets A recent report found that relatively few companies…
On future foods and evolving consumer tastes What is your assessment of the ecosystem for developing future foods in Thailand? DAN PATHOMVANICH: When the firm secured external funding in 2017, plant-based food production was among the fastest-growing segments of the Thai food sector, and the best performing at NRF. Climate change has proved to be an inflection point for the segment, driven…
– Several emerging markets are moving to develop EV production capacity – Thailand and Indonesia have offered a range of incentives to boost the industry –Auto exporters in particular are recognising a need to transition to EVs As demand for environmentally sustainable transport grows, a number of emerging markets are ramping up their efforts to incentivise the sale and production…
