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…
– 2021 was the 12th consecutive year of growth in international patent filings – Led by China, emerging markets are increasingly prominent in the space – Universities have a key role to play in boosting innovation – Higher education can both drive R&D and safeguard intellectual property Last year was record-breaking in terms of the filing of international patents, with several emerging…
– Plastic production is a major source of emissions, and is set to grow further – Emerging economies have a key role to play in tackling the issue of plastic waste – The issue of plastic waste disproportionately affects less-developed countries – Various countries and multilateral bodies are developing innovative approaches Plastic waste is prominent among the multiple, interlinked…
– South-east Asian countries are relaxing border restrictions to drive a rebound in tourism – Some quarantine requirements have been abolished for selected vaccinated travellers – Vaccination levels, both abroad and at home, remain key to tourism revival plans After 18 months of travel restrictions, a number of countries in South-east Asia have begun opening their borders to foreign visitors…
– The pandemic has led to a marked shift towards remote work – Employee experience increasingly important for workers and businesses – Despite high unemployment, many sectors face a paradox of severe labour shortages – Young workers and Generation Z could hold the key to long-term employment changes From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically…
Featuring respected thought leaders and global experts, the Summit’s format is fast-paced : keynote speeches and panel discussions are interspersed with shorter talks and presentations, as international networking lunch and coffee breaks, and breakout sessions, with early evening cocktails to end the day. The Summit is held annually, travelling each year to the next destination alongside the PropertyGuru…