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Siam Paragon, Siam Center, And Siam Discovery Unite Thailand’s Creative Power to Create the Year’s Most Spectacular Runway Phenomenon

“Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” Reinforcing Leadership in Driving Thai Fashion onto the Global Stage


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – The fashion scene is set to ignite once again as Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery join forces to present Thailand’s most influential fashion week, “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” (BIFW2026), on a grand scale. The event will showcase Thailand’s creative potential through 10 powerful runway shows by 10 leading Thai designers and fashion brands, while providing a platform for a new generation of young Designers to showcase their talent. Fashion lovers are also invited to discover new brands and emerging fashion trends from around the world, further reinforcing Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery as premier destinations for fashion and creativity in Asia. BIFW2026 will take place from 1–11 October 2026 at Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery.

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This year marks the 19th edition of Bangkok International Fashion Week (BIFW2026), recognized as Thailand’s leading fashion week and one of Asia’s foremost fashion events. Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery join forces with leading public- and private-sector partners, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Kasikornbank Public Company Limited, Merz Aesthetics Thailand Co., Ltd., Madame Fin Co., Ltd., XPENG Thailand, Millennium Auto Group, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, THANN, KIKI Beauty Space, Grey Goose, and M.A.C Cosmetics, to powerfully advance the Thai fashion industry onto the international stage.

Thanaporn Tantiyanon, Managing Director of Siam Paragon Shopping Center, said: “For more than 19 years, Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week has been recognized as one of the region’s leading fashion weeks and an important platform for driving culture and shaping the direction of future fashion. This year, we continue to reinforce this position through BIFW2026, which goes beyond being a runway for presenting the latest collections. It serves as a hub of inspiration, an exchange of creative perspectives, and a platform for driving contemporary culture under the concept ‘TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future.’, ready to showcase the potential and excellence of Thai fashion to an international audience. Each show goes beyond simply presenting fashion collections; it conveys the designers’ visions, identities, and cultural power through contemporary design, while creating a fashion experience that goes beyond the conventional runway format. “This year, Siam Paragon continues to position BIFW2026 as an important platform for reflecting the potential and creativity of the Thai fashion industry to a global audience. It reinforces Siam Paragon’s role as a World Class Fashion Destination, ready to elevate Bangkok as one of Asia’s key fashion destinations while driving the Thai fashion industry forward with strength and sustainability.”

Ekawit Chaiwaranurak, Assistant Managing Director, Head of Siam Center and Siam Discovery Business Unit, added: “At Siam Center, we are continuing our collaboration with Epson Thailand for the third consecutive year to support learning and the production process. We firmly believe that the creativity emerging today can grow into an important driving force for the Thai fashion industry of tomorrow. ‘Visionary Stage’ is therefore more than a fashion platform. It is a space of opportunity where young designers from across the country can experiment, express their identities, and reinterpret the unique identities of their respective regions through contemporary design. Under the concept ‘NEXT TH-PHENOMENON,’ we want to see the next wave of Thai fashion talent given the space to showcase their potential and confidently take their work onto the global stage.

“At Siam Discovery, we see fashion as an experience of discovery—not simply about following trends, but about creating a space where everyone can experiment, seek inspiration, and define their own style. Through SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026, we present fashion from diverse perspectives, ranging from global brands and new collections to emerging Asian brands to watch, making Siam Discovery a destination where everyone can discover something new and enjoy fashion in their own way.”

“Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026” (BIFW2026) presents a series of highlights designed to unveil the potential of Thai fashion as a global creative powerhouse across three key dimensions:

SIAM PARAGON: THE GLOBAL LANDMARK

Siam Paragon will transform into an iconic grand runway, showcasing the potential and excellence of Thai fashion through 10 powerful shows by 10 leading Thai designers and brands: 27 FRIDAY, 37°c Thirty-seven degrees Celsius, CHATO, FLYNOW, ISSUE, MERGE, NAGARA, PAINKILLER Atelier, POEM, and VVON SUGUNNASIL, taking place from 8-11 October 2026 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon.

Bringing together distinctive and diverse perspectives on fashion, the shows will be presented under the concept “TH-nomenal Extraordinary – Lead the Culture, Wear the Future.” The collections will express the creative power of Thai fashion through visions that reflect cultural identities and perspectives on the future, demonstrating the ability of Thai designers to create distinctive work capable of making an impact on the international fashion scene.

The 10 grand runway shows will go beyond presenting each brand’s latest collections. They will provide a platform for designers to express their identities and visions through contemporary design, creating an experience that transcends traditional fashion show format while reflecting the power of fashion. Simultaneously, BIFW2026 reinforces Siam Paragon’s role as a Global Landmark, ready to elevate Bangkok as one of Asia’s key fashion destinations.

SIAM CENTER: VISIONARY STAGE – THE NEXT TH-PHENOMENON

Meanwhile, Siam Center, The Ideaopolis, the city of trend-forward ideas, continues to support the creative power of the new generation through “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026 – Visionary Stage at Siam Center,” taking place from 1-4 October 2026 at Atrium 2, G Floors, Siam Center

The platform provides young designers with an opportunity to showcase their potential through fashion and design that reflects creativity, identity, and stories from diverse regions across Thailand under the concept “NEXT TH-PHENOMENON”—the next wave of creative Thai power transformed into world-class fashion design.

This year, the initiative brings together talent from 13 universities and institutions across Thailand, including Bangkok University, Khon Kaen University, Chulalongkorn University, Chanapatana International Design Institute, Chiang Mai University, Thammasat University, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Mahasarakham University, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Srinakharinwirot University, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya Songkhla, and Prince of Songkla University, together with three Thai designer brands: Keira Selbe, Sleeping Cloud, and Tao Thong Dam x Mohhomphrae / Heritage / Kanhom. Together, they reinterpret Thai fashion through a new-generation perspective, connecting local wisdom, culture, and ways of life from different regions with contemporary design.

SIAM DISCOVERY: SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026

Another exciting dimension comes from Siam Discovery, The Exploratorium – The Biggest Arena of Lifestyle Experiments, which presents fashion through the lens of discovery and lifestyle experimentation with “SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026,” taking place on 6 October 2026 at G Floor, Siam Discovery.

Siam Discovery will be transformed into a runway of discovery, showcasing standout seasonal collections, powerful silhouettes, and trends shaping contemporary fashion through distinctive and unexpected styling.

A key highlight is Discovery Selection, a curated space featuring distinctive, trendsetting fashion and lifestyle brands from around the world, inviting visitors to discover something new. Highlights include the latest collection from DAMSON MADDER, which offers a fresh interpretation of the British countryside, and ADERERROR, presenting its “TIME AFTER TIME” concept inspired by pottery and ceramics, expressed through distinctive silhouettes and unique item pairings that create intriguing proportions. Other brands include OPEN YY, AJOBYAJO, and ANDERSSON BELL, among others.

Siam Discovery also reinforces its role in introducing Thai fashionistas to new brands through a curated selection of Vietnamese fashion brands brought to Bangkok by House Of Aren, adding further diversity to the fashion landscape. The selection brings together Vietnamese brands that express identity through fashion, confidence, and creativity, empower women’s energy to shine limitlessly, including BONJOUR and FIG&TONKA, each offering distinctive concepts and perspectives on fashion.

Get ready for the fashion phenomenon of the year, “Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026,” taking place this October:

  • Visionary Stage at Siam Center: 1–4 October 2026
  • SIAM DISCOVERY FASHION REVOLUTIONARY 2026: 6 October 2026
  • Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2026: 8–11 October 2026 at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon

For more information, visit www.siamparagon.co.th or the Siam Paragon Facebook page.

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Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network chairmanship and will host the network’s regional forum and awards in Vientiane.

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the 2026-2027 term and will host the network’s regional forum and awards in Vientiane.

The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network rotates its chairmanship among ASEAN member states every two years.

The 2026 ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network Forum and Awards will bring together women entrepreneurs from across the region and include an awards ceremony recognizing businesswomen from participating ASEAN countries.

Ten women entrepreneurs from each participating country have been selected for the awards, according to the organizers. The selection was open to public applications, with candidates assessed based on their business and social contributions in their respective countries.

The network focuses on supporting women-owned businesses and promoting cooperation among women entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia. Its work includes regional cooperation on issues affecting women-owned businesses, including the shift toward digital and green economies.

In Laos, the network is represented by the Lao Business Women’s Association.

The forum and the Lao network are supported by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Lao Women’s Union.

Sustainable Tourism Academy Adds Lao-Language Content

Wat Sisaket, Pha Thatluang recorded more than 208,500 visits. (Picture by Lao Tourism)

Tourism professionals in Laos can now access the Sustainable Tourism Academy in Lao, following a partnership between the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Agoda and the Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program.

The free online platform, established by Agoda and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2025, provides courses on sustainable tourism and hospitality based on the council’s Hotel Standard.

The Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program has supported the translation of the academy into Lao, along with all six sets of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s standards.

The Lao-language materials are available to tourism professionals, educators, institutions and public-sector organizations.

Removing Language Barriers

Lee Sheridan, Senior Skills for Tourism Adviser for the program, said the translation would make sustainability resources more accessible to people working in the tourism sector.

“By removing language barriers, this collaboration facilitates access to world-class sustainability knowledge. The translation of the GSTC Standards and the Sustainable Tourism Academy platform into Lao language provides the opportunity for students, educators, and hospitality leaders to equip themselves with the practical skills needed to elevate sustainable tourism in Laos.”

A blended-learning course for small tourism businesses in Laos will also be launched as part of the partnership.

“We are proud to partner with the STAF Program and GSTC to bring practical, locally relevant sustainability learning to the Lao tourism industry through the Sustainable Tourism Academy. We hope the platform will support professionals in putting sustainability into practice and contribute to the continued development of a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector aligned with internationally recognised sustainability standards,” said Boratay Uysal, Senior Sustainability and Inclusion Manager at Agoda.

Jisun Kim, GSTC Training Program Manager, said making the standards available in local languages could help tourism professionals apply them in their work.

“Making sustainability knowledge and the GSTC Standards available in local languages is essential to strengthening capacity and supporting practical implementation,” Jisun said.

The Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Program is co-financed by Luxembourg, Switzerland and the European Union. It is implemented by the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports in partnership with LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

Since its launch in 2025, the Sustainable Tourism Academy has reached nearly 5,000 tourism professionals and aspiring practitioners across Asia and has been recognized by ASEAN as a regional capacity-building resource.

The platform now offers learning content in eight languages: English, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Lao.

Devexperts Brings US Equity Markets Access to Brokers in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Devexperts, the global software developer for the capital markets, has announced that it is now delivering access to US equity markets for brokers in South Korea, via a single, turnkey solution complete with a front-end trading platform, integrated market data feeds, and full execution services.

The solution is powered by Devexperts’ flagship, off-the-shelf trading platform, DXtrade. It features an end-to-end US equities trading software stack, including US market data feeds from Devexperts’ own market data provider, dxFeed, as well as integrated execution services.

The complete turnkey framework promises a faster time to market, with the ability to embed directly and seamlessly with brokers’ existing ecosystems. As a comprehensive technology suite, it also means brokers can rely on one point of contact for the technology’s complete delivery and maintenance.

The solution provides brokers in South Korea with the opportunity to swiftly position themselves to meet the demands of the country’s growing US equities retail trader and investor base. Indeed, estimates suggest retail investors in South Korea are already investing several billions of dollars in US stocks each month.

Jon Light, Senior Director of Product Management at Devexperts, says: “The retail investor community in South Korea is taking a very clear interest in the US market. As such, we are pleased to offer brokers in South Korea a complete US equities turnkey solution – including trading platform, market data delivery, and execution services – that enables them to quickly and efficiently deliver the access to US stocks their clients are looking for. Our end-to-end off-the-shelf US equities solution is the only one of its kind and we are excited to be bringing its benefits to the South Korean capital markets.”

DXtrade is a white-label trading platform solution that allows for full broker branding and customization. It additionally includes industry-standard APIs for seamless integrations with third parties.

The platform is available for web and mobile, as well as via a white-label mobile app for iOS and Android.

dxFeed is a leading global market data, financial services, and AI- and IaaS-driven solutions provider for the global capital markets, brokerages, prop traders, exchanges, professional traders, and academic institutions worldwide.

About Devexperts 

Devexperts is a software development company that has been serving the needs of capital markets since 2002. To find out more, please visit: https://devexperts.com/.

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TMGM Strengthens Support for Para Sport Development in Vanuatu

SYDNEY, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TMGM is strengthening its support for para sport in Vanuatu through a three-year partnership with the Vanuatu Paralympic Committee (VPC), supporting initiatives that expand participation and create development pathways for people with disabilities.

The partnership was recently marked at the Vanuatu National Games para-sport awards ceremony on 9 September, where Prime Minister Jotham Napat joined the sporting community in recognising the achievements of participating athletes. The occasion also provided an opportunity for TMGM to reaffirm its commitment to VPC while joining the presentation of awards to athletes.

Awards Ceremony with Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat
Awards Ceremony with Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Jotham Napat

Running from 2026 to 2028, the partnership provides annual support for VPC’s programmed initiatives, with a focus on sustained development beyond individual competitions. The collaboration comes as Vanuatu continues to build its presence in international para sport, including its recent representation in Para Powerlifting at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Across Vanuatu’s geographically dispersed communities, VPC has worked to expand access through initiatives including its Hub & Spoke programme. Recognised by the International Paralympic Committee, the model develops local coaching capacity and connects athletes across four provinces with training, classification and competition opportunities.

“Our partnership with VPC reflects our belief that meaningful progress is built over time. International competition is an important milestone, but developing para sport requires sustained access to coaching, participation and opportunities to progress. We are proud to support VPC as it continues building these pathways,” said TMGM.

The partnership reflects TMGM’s broader commitment to supporting locally relevant initiatives across Asia-Pacific.

About TMGM

Founded in 2013 in Sydney, Australia, TMGM Group is the Official Regional Partner of Chelsea Football Club. As a broker providing global financial product trading, TMGM is regulated by ASIC (Australia), VFSC (Vanuatu), FSC Mauritius, and FSA (Seychelles).

Disclaimer: Investing in leveraged products carries high risks and is not suitable for all investors. You have no interest in the underlying asset. Read the Client Agreement and other disclosure documents set forth on our website. The above information is provided by TMGM Group (Trademax Australia Limited, ABN 76 162 331 311, AFSL 436416, Trademax Global Markets (SE) Limited, FSA licence number SD224, Trademax Global Limited, VFSC 40356 & Trademax Global Markets (International) Pty Ltd, Company No. 195323, Mauritius Investment Dealer Licence No. GB22201012). 

Willog Launches Integrated Supply Chain Solution ‘Willog Vision,’ Connecting Record, Response, Prove, and Compensation as One

  • Integrates four modules (AIoT devices, monitoring, AI risk management, and insurance) into a single platform spanning every stage from shipment to arrival
  • One-stop process: instant alerts when anomalies occur, automatic compliance reports generated in 3 minutes, and insurance payouts

TOKYO and SINGAPORE and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Willog (Co-CEOs Sung-hoon Bae and Ji-hyun Yoon), an AIoT-based supply chain intelligence solutions company, announced the official launch of its integrated supply chain solution, “Willog Vision,” on September 17.

The one solution for every step of logistics, Willog Vision
The one solution for every step of logistics, Willog Vision

The Limits of Fragmented Logistics Solutions

In logistics today, data can only be checked after retrieving a USB from a data logger, and audit reports take 30 minutes each to write by hand. Willog addresses this fragmentation at the root with “Willog Vision,” which unifies recording, monitoring, evidence, and insurance on a single set of data.

One Solution, Every Stage

Willog Vision’s slogan is “Evidence in Every Move.” A single company directly develops and operates the AIoT device (Willog Safe), monitoring software (Control Tower), AI intelligence (Intelligence), and logistics insurance (Insurance), connecting all four stages seamlessly on one set of data.

  • Willog Safe (Record): Attaches to cargo and warehouses, recording temperature, shock, and location in real time at 1-minute intervals, with no need to retrieve a USB logger
  • Control Tower (Response): Instantly alerts the responsible party when an anomaly occurs and automatically logs the response history, with warehouse, sea, and vehicle status on one screen
  • Intelligence (Prove): Predicts and diagnoses risk with a built-in AI Assistant, automatically generating GDP, GMP, KGSP, and HACCP compliance reports within 3 minutes, with tamper verification
  • Insurance (Compensation): Data-based custom plans with automated claims covering disposal and re-shipment costs, and accelerated insurance payouts

Tailored for Every Industry

Willog Vision applies tailored scenarios across international transport, warehouses, vehicle logistics, and the bio sector, from customs-hold temperature checks to distinguishing false alarms from real risk.

Willog Vision will be rolled out in phases to existing customers, and new customers can apply for a PoC through Willog’s official website.

Sung-hoon Bae, Co-CEO of Willog, said, “Willog Vision connects recording, response, prove, and compensation, freeing logistics managers to focus on strategic decision-making instead of incident handling.”

Gastech 2026 in Bangkok Converts Global Energy Ambition into Billions of Dollars in Deals

  • Cementing the event’s place at the centre of global energy growth and dealmaking, Gastech 2026 has seen memoranda of understanding, supply agreements and investment commitments with a combined estimated value of $40 billion USD announced or advanced in Bangkok – dmg events
  • Major agreements spanning LNG supply, power generation, upstream development, petrochemicals and shipping show how decisions made at Gastech 2026 are translating directly into new supply, infrastructure and industrial capacity.
  • The Strategic Conference continued to advance the discussions on policy, capital and infrastructure that are required to sustain this momentum and deliver secure, affordable and reliable energy at the scale global growth demands.

BANGKOK, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Billions of dollars in energy agreements are moving from discussion to delivery at Gastech 2026. By the end of day three, memoranda of understanding, supply agreements and investment commitments with a combined estimated value of $40 billion USD were announced or advanced in Bangkok, cementing Gastech’s essential role as the global meeting place where the energy industry does business.

Gastech 2026 in Bangkok
Gastech 2026 in Bangkok

The agreements announced and progressed during Gastech 2026 demonstrate the event’s unique ability to turn strategic dialogue into commercial action. Producers, buyers, governments, investors, technology leaders and infrastructure providers are using the event to secure long-term supply, expand power-generation capacity, unlock new resources, strengthen shipping capability and build the infrastructure projects required to meet rising global demand.

These agreements are not simply commercial milestones. Together, they will influence how energy moves across markets, where new capacity is built and how quickly economies can respond to rising electricity consumption, industrial growth and the expansion of AI. Key deals announced or advanced during the first three days include:

  • China Gas Holdings and Venture Global LNG announced a landmark 20-year sales and purchase agreement for 0.5 million tonnes per annum of US LNG from 2030, strengthening supply security for one of the world’s largest energy markets.
  • GE Vernova and B.Grimm Power signed agreements for natural gas-turbine supply and long-term services, supporting new and existing power-generation capacity in Malaysia & Thailand.
  • PETRONAS, PTTEP JDA and the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority formalised a 35-year production-sharing contract and natural gas sales agreement in the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area, delivering new natural gas supply to both countries.
  • Eni and the Government of Senegal signed a memorandum of understanding to assess the oil potential of five offshore blocks, with the aim of expanding the country’s production of secure and affordable energy.
  • Sarawak finalised discussions with Indorama Ventures and Japanese partners on an estimated US$1 billion downstream natural gas and petrochemicals investment in Bintulu, which will strengthen local industrial capacity and create new value from regional resources.
  • Samsung Heavy Industries secured a US$1.2 billion order for LNG carriers and crude oil tankers, adding to the fleet capacity required to keep global energy trade moving.
  • YPF CEO Horacio Marín announced the company’s plan to sign two or three LNG sales agreements for its proposed Argentina LNG export project.

Alongside this industry-defining commercial activity, Gastech’s Strategic Conference continued to drive high-level conversations on the future of energy security, reliability and affordability. Across the programme, energy ministers, CEOs, policymakers, investors and technology leaders examined the policy, infrastructure and delivery strategies that will allow energy systems to grow with the speed and resilience required to support the world’s expanding population and economies.

The ministerial session titled ‘Africa Takes Power: Control, Sovereignty and Growth’ explored how African nations can convert energy potential into industrial growth, greater energy access and long-term economic value. Speakers considered the partnerships and investment models needed to ensure that resource development strengthens national resilience while opening new supply opportunities for international markets. Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi, Deputy Minister for Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe, stated:

“Over the years, we have been relying on imports from other nations, but recently we have discovered oil in the northern part of Zimbabwe. We are working with investors, but we still need more people to come and work with us. We need to upgrade our national grid so that investors can have the correct infrastructure in place to be able to market their investments.”

The need for unprecedented infrastructure investment across the value chain was emphasised by government leaders and energy executives throughout the event’s Strategic Conference. During the session ‘Building Energy Security: The Global Race to Deliver Natural Gas Infrastructure’, which examined the pipelines, processing facilities, LNG terminals and power infrastructure required to turn natural gas into reliable energy for homes, cities and growing economies, Paul Marsden, President, Bechtel Energy, said:

“I think predictability is becoming more important in the development of large capital infrastructure. We need to know where the molecule is going to be produced and when, so we can place bets on that. People who are cooking food and heating their homes rely on fuel arriving at a predictable time and being affordable.”

The call for greater capital mobilisation and infrastructure development was echoed during the session ‘Advancing Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure and Fleet Capacity’, as James Sagar, CEO, Hanwha Shipping, explained how the maritime sector can expand the ships, ports and logistics systems needed to support reliable international energy trade, while improving the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of critical natural gas supply chains. He stated:

“Shipping is a long-term investment. It should be grounded in discipline. How do you maintain the value of an asset over 20 or 30 years? You have to finance it and work with both the supply side and the demand side. When it comes to regulation, we need to ensure that the right technology is in place throughout the life of that ship. It all starts with partnerships and collaboration.”

Maintaining the central role of natural gas in an evolving energy mix will depend on how effectively the industry reduces emissions across its value chain. The session ‘Capturing the Lost Opportunity: Driving Global Alignment on Methane Abatement Across Natural Gas Supply Chains’ considered how stronger measurement, shared standards and technology deployment can reduce methane emissions and enhance the long-term competitiveness of natural gas. Adeleye Falade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria LNG, stated:

“I think the first place to start is to redefine what methane is: every tonne of methane is a lost opportunity, not just from a volume point of view, but also from the value point of view. Once you get to the point of being able to measure it, the business case becomes very clear.”

With one day remaining, Gastech 2026 continues to demonstrate how commercial partnerships and strategic collaboration must advance together to deliver on the world’s fast-growing and increasingly complex energy needs. The agreements concluded in Bangkok will set the stage for how the industry responds to the opportunities and challenges presented by an evolving global economy, ensuring that both emerging and established markets have the secure, reliable and affordable energy they need to keep growing with confidence.  

About Gastech

Gastech is the world’s largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low-carbon solutions, hydrogen, shipping, AI for energy and electrification. Gastech 2026 is expected to welcome more than 50,000 attendees from over 150 countries, 800+ exhibiting companies and 800+ speakers.

For further information and registration, visit the official Gastech website. https://www.gastechevent.com 

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Operating from 13 offices worldwide, dmg events delivers more than 30 energy and policy events annually. Across four continents, its leading events, including ADIPEC and Gastech, bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to engage on the priorities shaping the future of energy systems and global markets.

Molex Opens Expanded Vietnam Manufacturing Plant

  • Over 250,000-square-meter facility in Hung Yen supports manufacturing and engineering capabilities for high-speed data center customers
  • Second site investment in Vietnam extends operations, adding more than 10,000 new jobs in high-tech manufacturing
  • Spacious, modern amenities and energy-efficient building design promotes employee well-being and operational efficiency

HUNG YEN, Vietnam, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced today an opening ceremony marking the completion of the initial building phase of its expanded manufacturing plant in Hung Yen, Vietnam. Located in Thang Long Industrial Park II, the new 250,000-square-meter facility offers high-tech manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance capabilities to support high-speed data center customers. As Molex’s second site in Vietnam, the Hung Yen plant currently employs nearly 5,000 people and is expected to grow to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026.

Molex opens its expanded manufacturing facility in Hung Yen, adding high-tech manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance capacity in Vietnam to meet growing customer demand in the high-speed data center market.
Molex opens its expanded manufacturing facility in Hung Yen, adding high-tech manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance capacity in Vietnam to meet growing customer demand in the high-speed data center market.

“For nearly 20 years, Vietnam has been an outstanding location for our operations and investment, enabling Molex to better serve our global customers,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. “We value the exceptional pool of local talent and look forward to scaling our workforce for long-term growth.”

The expanded Hung Yen site joins Molex’s 28,000-square-meter Hanoi plant, which has been in operation since 2007 and employs 1,000 people. Both sites integrate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and support functions while fostering local career and skills development in modern, employee-focused workplaces. Designed to optimize operational efficiency and reinforce Molex’s commitment to environmental stewardship, both facilities feature advanced energy-saving systems, including on-site solar power, professional power management (PMS) systems, LED lighting, electronic controls and inverter-based air conditioning, all intelligently controlled through the building management system (BMS).

About Molex
Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the consumer device, aerospace and defense, data center, cloud, telecommunications, transportation, industrial automation and healthcare industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit www.molex.com.