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81 Electrical Launches Control Panel Automation Services


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – 81 Electrical, an electrical service provider in Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of its latest offering: control panel automation. This new service is designed to bring advanced automation, remote monitoring, and energy-efficient solutions to industries, such as ACMV, water treatment, building management, and more.

81 Electrcial Unveils Control Panel Automation Services in Singapore
81 Electrcial Unveils Control Panel Automation Services in Singapore

Addressing Industry Needs
As industries continue to evolve, the demand for smart, automated systems is on the rise. Recognising the inefficiencies of traditional manual control panels, 81 Electrical has developed an automation solution that incorporates PLC programming, HMI integration, and cloud-based remote monitoring. These innovations allow for increased operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and significant cost savings.

“Outdated control systems are holding businesses back. Our new automation service provides a smarter, more sustainable alternative that empowers clients with real-time control and insights,” said Steven Koh, Director of 81 Electrical.

Built on Expertise
With a solid foundation in electrical control systems and mechanical & electrical (M&E) services, 81 Electrical brings years of expertise to the control panel field. They specialise in automation, troubleshooting and repair services. In line with the company’s mission, this new venture is unveiled to enhance performance, reduce operational costs, and modernise Singapore’s electrical infrastructure.

What Sets It Apart

  • Remote monitoring and control
  • Real-time alerts via SMS and email
  • Integration with existing ACMV, pump, and building management systems
  • Energy-efficient design to lower operating costs

The launch also marks the beginning of a broader expansion. Upcoming services include:

  • Smart home & building automation
  • Advanced electrical control panel solutions
  • Swimming pool automation
  • Remote monitoring & system control
  • Industrial automation (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
  • Pump & motor repair and servicing

Control panel automation is not only about improving convenience; it also contributes to sustainability. 81 Electrical aims to help clients lower their carbon footprint and extend the lifespan of their systems by:

  • Optimising energy consumption
  • Enabling predictive maintenance
  • Reducing the risk of equipment failure


Looking Ahead

While no formal partnerships have been announced, 81 Electrical is in active discussions with several technology providers to further enhance the service. “We’re committed to staying ahead of the curve by continuously improving our offerings. Our goal is to provide smart, scalable solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs,” as revealed by Steven Koh, Director of 81 Electrical. Additional system upgrades and customisations will be available upon request.
Hashtag: #81Electrical #controlpanelautomationservices #electricalservicesinsingapore #electriciansingapore

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About 81 Electrical

81 Electrical is an electrical service provider with over a decade of experience supporting both residential and commercial clients. The company offers a broad range of , including electrical control panel troubleshooting and repair services.

TCEB Unveils “3M” for Business Events at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

BANGKOK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) makes a presence at IMEX Frankfurt 2025 with a debut of an initiative “Meet in Thailand: Your Success, Your Moment”, offering 3M elements to generate higher value for events.

TCEB Unveils “3M” for Business Events at IMEX Frankfurt 2025
TCEB Unveils “3M” for Business Events at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

The debut is made during TCEB press conference on May 20, led by Mr. Puripan Bunnag, TCEB Senior Vice President.

Mr. Puripan stated: “TCEB is always dedicated to making offerings that meet shifting demands of business world, so that holding events in Thailand can deliver higher value, better return on investment and greater return on experiences. After working in partnership with our stakeholders to overcome economic challenges, we have finally crafted “Meet in Thailand, Your Success, Your Moment” entailing 3M elements – MaxiMICE, Meaningful, Memorable – to offer upgraded resources and new ingredients in Thailand that will give a definition of events in a new light”.

MaxiIMICE – This idea is to invite clients to explore and maximise new development of products and services or enhanced and upgraded offerings in Thailand. They range from enhanced accessibility due to increased flights, more capable and potential city destinations, new investment in properties, growth of unconventional venues, larger pool of qualified MICE manpower and standard-certified enterprises, richer options of localised experiences to stronger government support.

Meaningful – This idea is partly derived from TCEB’s policy to advance the performance of MICE industry under the framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). It offers clients possibilities of making more purposeful events with measurable impacts. Spotlighting on sustainability, Thailand has developed low carbon MICE routes, MICE suppliers certified with sustainable event management, professional bodies in designing, auditing and verifying sustainable performance of events. Furthermore, there are choices of activities designed to involve and benefit local communities in every MICE City and other potential destinations across the country.

Memorable – With strong hospitability, adaptability and wealthy cultural assets, Thailand is always in fit state to deliver return on experiences. Thanks to extensive network of stakeholders in the creative sector, event designers, local communities keen in the MICE industry and tech entrepreneurs, Thailand can help clients craft the events with unique cultural immersion and fusion, finely blended business and leisure, tech-driven execution, contribution to local communities, plus a sense of human touch that will make enduring memory.

Apart from 3M initiative, TCEB also presented major updates on Thailand’s MICE landscape comprising: 15 events from associations and corporations in Europe and the UK landing in Thailand, all 8 major convention and exhibition centers in Bangkok and its suburb being connected directly with BTS Sky Train and MRT Underground Train in May this year, Air France starting direct flights between Paris and Phuket in November 2025 and TCEB support schemes for business events and festivals.

Mr. Puripan added that next year in 2026 will be MICE Celebration Year to resonate with Thailand being selected to host a series of important events. Some key ones are International Horticultural Exposition 2026 (Udon Thani Expo), World Congress on Pain, Annual Meeting of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund, Global Sustainable Tourism Conference, UFI Asia Pacific Congress. Such large-scale events are a strong indicator of international confidence in Thailand’s readiness and potential to make events a success.

For more information, contact TCEB at: pr@tceb.or.th

Thailand MICE – Meet the Magic

About TCEB

A LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND’S MICE INDUSTRY

Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country’s strategic industries and national economy.

Agoda Celebrates Two Decades of Bridging the World Through Travel with Birthday Discounts

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda celebrates its 20th birthday this week, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To mark the occasion, Agoda is running a sales campaign with global discounts of up to 70% on May 21st.

  • Founded in 2005 with its headquarters in Singapore, Agoda has grown into a global travel marketplace and a prominent tech employer in APAC. Over the years, Agoda has expanded its offerings from hotels in Southeast Asia to a global digital platform with over 5 million hotels and holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 360,000 activities and experiences.
  • Over the last twenty years, Agoda developed a search experience that helps travelers find and book their dream trip on Agoda with ease and at the best available rates. To create this experience:
  • Agoda records over 2 billion user interactions daily. These can be anything from a click or a scroll to selecting a filter option to find the perfect stay.
  • Agoda handles 1 trillion price checks per day to find the best possible deals in accommodation, flights, and activities for its customers.
  • Agoda runs over a thousand experiments daily to improve the user experience.
  • The Agoda platform processes 12 petabytes (PB) of data each month – that’s 12,000,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage per year.
  • The Agoda mobile app has been downloaded more than 87 million times – making it the most downloaded OTA app in APAC outside of China according to Data.AI.

Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern shared: “As we celebrate Agoda’s 20th Birthday, we can proudly say that Agoda has truly become one of Asia Pacific’s preferred travel marketplaces. Agoda’s success comes from building a true tech company at scale. A piece of Silicon Valley in APAC. It’s a story of relentless focus on pricing and a deep understanding of Asian cultures.”

Agoda’s focus on innovation will continue to play a pivotal role in the company’s future success, believes Morgenshtern. “There is growing demand among customers for more personalized experiences when booking travel. Understanding which properties and flights are perfect for which travelers is what we do well at Agoda, and innovative technologies like gen AI allow us to evolve our travel booking experience even further. We’re in great shape to continue bridging the world through travel for the next 20 years.”

Building on its commitment to localization, Agoda’s deep ties to the markets it serves extend beyond technology and travel. Through initiatives like the Eco Deals campaign, which has raised over USD 1.3 million for the World Wide Fund for Nature, technology workshops for students in Thailand to develop workplace skills, and over 17,000 volunteer hours contributed by Agodans to charitable causes globally, the company continues to give back, particularly in the APAC region, while fostering meaningful connections worldwide.

The Birthday sale, with discounts of up to 70% on 21 May can be found on Agoda.com and in the Agoda mobile app.

Wafra Named Euromoney’s Best Islamic Fund Manager for Second Consecutive Year

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a leading global alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, announced today that its Global Sukuk Team has been named Best Islamic Fund Manager1 at the 2025 Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the team has received this distinction and highlights Wafra’s focus on delivering differentiated strategies and performance for clients.  

Co-managed by Ron Solenske and Elias Scheker Da Silva, who have over 40 years of combined fixed income experience, the Global Sukuk Strategy is part of Wafra’s Portfolio Solutions platform, which addresses the complex and evolving needs of global institutional partners. Wafra’s Global Sukuk Strategy is built on a disciplined, research-driven investment approach that aims to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns while outperforming industry benchmarks.

“We’re thrilled to receive this recognition for the second year running — it affirms our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our institutional partners, some of whom require Shariah-compliant investment exposure,” said Mr. Solenske. Mr. Da Silva added, “It’s an honor to once again be named Best Islamic Fund Manager. This award reflects the strength of our disciplined investment approach which becomes even more important during periods of market volatility.”

The Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards recognize institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance across key categories over the past 12 months. Winners are selected by a panel of Euromoney journalists and researchers following a thorough process of analysis and interviews, and were revealed at the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence ceremony, held in Dubai on May 20, 2025.

About Wafra
Wafra is a leading global alternative investment manager with approximately $28 billion of assets under management across a range of alternative assets, including real assets, real estate, and strategic partnerships. Through flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on long-term partnerships, Wafra aligns and partners with high-quality asset owners, companies, and management teams. Headquartered in New York, Wafra has additional offices in London and Bermuda. For more information please visit, https://www.wafra.com/

Media Contacts

Diana Estupinan
Managing Director and Head of MENA, Prosek Partners
destupinan@prosek.com
+971 58 534 3668

1The accolade noted herein is independently determined and awarded by Euromoney and represents the opinions of the publisher and not those of Wafra. There can be no assurance that other publishers or market participants would reach the same conclusion. The Euromoney Islamic finance awards are judged by a panel made up of Euromoney’s journalists and research team. Award decisions are based on an evaluation of criteria including, but not limited to new or enhanced products and services, highlighted deals, digital solutions and technology, environmental social and governance, financial performance, business development and transformation. Additional information can be found on the Euromoney website at https://www.euromoney.com/islamic-finance-awards-home. Wafra is a sponsor of Euromoney’s Islamic Finance Awards 2025.

Wafra Named Euromoney’s Best Islamic Fund Manager for Second Consecutive Year

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wafra Inc. (“Wafra”), a leading global alternative investment firm headquartered in New York, announced today that its Global Sukuk Team has been named Best Islamic Fund Manager1 at the 2025 Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the team has received this distinction and highlights Wafra’s focus on delivering differentiated strategies and performance for clients.  

Co-managed by Ron Solenske and Elias Scheker Da Silva, who have over 40 years of combined fixed income experience, the Global Sukuk Strategy is part of Wafra’s Portfolio Solutions platform, which addresses the complex and evolving needs of global institutional partners. Wafra’s Global Sukuk Strategy is built on a disciplined, research-driven investment approach that aims to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns while outperforming industry benchmarks.

“We’re thrilled to receive this recognition for the second year running — it affirms our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our institutional partners, some of whom require Shariah-compliant investment exposure,” said Mr. Solenske. Mr. Da Silva added, “It’s an honor to once again be named Best Islamic Fund Manager. This award reflects the strength of our disciplined investment approach which becomes even more important during periods of market volatility.”

The Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards recognize institutions that have demonstrated exceptional performance across key categories over the past 12 months. Winners are selected by a panel of Euromoney journalists and researchers following a thorough process of analysis and interviews, and were revealed at the Euromoney Middle East Awards for Excellence ceremony, held in Dubai on May 20, 2025.

About Wafra
Wafra is a leading global alternative investment manager with approximately $28 billion of assets under management across a range of alternative assets, including real assets, real estate, and strategic partnerships. Through flexible and accretive capital solutions and focusing on long-term partnerships, Wafra aligns and partners with high-quality asset owners, companies, and management teams. Headquartered in New York, Wafra has additional offices in London and Bermuda. For more information please visit, https://www.wafra.com/

Media Contacts

Diana Estupinan
Managing Director and Head of MENA, Prosek Partners
destupinan@prosek.com
+971 58 534 3668

1The accolade noted herein is independently determined and awarded by Euromoney and represents the opinions of the publisher and not those of Wafra. There can be no assurance that other publishers or market participants would reach the same conclusion. The Euromoney Islamic finance awards are judged by a panel made up of Euromoney’s journalists and research team. Award decisions are based on an evaluation of criteria including, but not limited to new or enhanced products and services, highlighted deals, digital solutions and technology, environmental social and governance, financial performance, business development and transformation. Additional information can be found on the Euromoney website at https://www.euromoney.com/islamic-finance-awards-home. Wafra is a sponsor of Euromoney’s Islamic Finance Awards 2025.

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Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub


HOHHOT, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – As China’s largest land port, Manzhouli is expanding beyond its traditional role as a “transit station.” By promoting local processing of grain, oil and timber, the city is steadily evolving into a regional industrial hub.

An aerial drone photo shows trains for China-Europe freight service at Manzhouli Railway Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
An aerial drone photo shows trains for China-Europe freight service at Manzhouli Railway Port in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

At Manzhouli Xinfeng Grain and Oil Industry Co., Ltd., freshly imported rapeseed from Russia is processed on intelligent production lines. From dehulling to pressing, the procedures run smoothly, as golden rapeseed oil gently streams into storage tanks.

“As soon as the raw materials clear customs, we go straight into production, operating around the clock,” said Yang Zhihong, deputy general manager of the company. He noted that Russian rapeseed oil, prized for its low acid value and high smoke point, is particularly popular among domestic downstream enterprises.

This “Russian supply, Chinese processing” model is fueling a growing shift among local businesses, pushing them beyond mere trade toward more advanced, value-added processing.

Yang crunched the numbers. “By importing raw materials through ‘border trade’, a special policy that allows residents in border areas to conduct small-scale cross-border trade under simplified customs procedures, we save an average of 500 yuan (about 69.5 U.S. dollars) per tonne. Since last year, that’s added up to savings of over 8 million yuan,” he explained.

This model cuts traditional trade taxes and fees from around 18 percent to less than 4 percent of total costs. It enables enterprises to source raw materials at lower prices, while border residents earn income from the price difference, creating a win-win supply chain involving border residents, cooperatives and enterprises.

As of April 2025, “border trade” in Manzhouli has surpassed 100 million yuan this year, with more than 3,600 border residents taking part, generating nearly 2 million yuan in tax revenue to the city.

The roaring development of Manzhouli’s timber processing industry goes hand in hand with the grain and oil sector. Since establishing an imported timber processing base in 2003, Manzhouli has continuously focused on deep and fine processing, showcasing the strong potential of its timber manufacturing industry.

Located in the Inner Mongolia Manzhouli border economic cooperation zone, the import-export resource processing industrial park processes up to 5.6 million cubic meters of timber annually. It has developed a diverse product lineup, including solid wood furniture, doors and windows, wood pellets, and solid wood flooring.

An aerial drone photo shows containers being loaded at Manzhouli Railway Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
An aerial drone photo shows containers being loaded at Manzhouli Railway Port in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

In 2023, the city’s timber import reached 1.88 million cubic meters, demonstrating the strong momentum of the industry’s growth.

Meanwhile, Manzhouli has planned the development of a 2.74-square-kilometer chemical industry cluster within the import-export resource processing industrial park. This cluster will primarily rely on the import of large quantities of liquefied petroleum gas, methanol, and alkanes from Russia to drive integrated new energy chemical utilization and related projects.

The cluster will provide high-end, premium chemical intermediates for domestic advanced polymer materials and engineering plastics, injecting new momentum into the city’s economic development.

Bai Zhiping, an official from the Manzhouli municipal commerce bureau, said that Manzhouli’s transformation from a “transit station” to an “industrial hub” reflects the development of the port-based processing model.

An increasing number of enterprises are moving beyond the traditional “transit economy” and are leveraging the advantages of the border to create a new industrial ecosystem focused on deep processing.

In the first quarter of this year, Manzhouli’s import and export freight volume reached 6.53 million tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 10.6 percent. The value of imports and exports handled by the Manzhouli port reached 47.67 billion yuan, up 6.1 percent year on year.

Hashtag: #Manzhouli

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China’s Largest PV+LNG Powered Car Carrier Sets Sail on Its Maiden Voyage with LONGi Solar Modules

XI’AN, China, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, “Yuanhai Kou,” China’s largest ocean-going cargo ship, SOLAR+LNG dual-fuel car carrier, embarked on its maiden voyage from Nansha, Guangzhou. The vessel is fully loaded with vehicles produced by Chinese brands, over 90% of which are new energy vehicles, heading to countries such as Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Tunisia. LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, provided high-efficiency PV modules for the ship, helping create a globally leading model of low-carbon intelligent shipping with its reliable performance.

On May 15, China's largest photovoltaic-energy car carrier set sail on its maiden voyage in Nansha, Guangzhou. ©CCTV News
On May 15, China’s largest photovoltaic-energy car carrier set sail on its maiden voyage in Nansha, Guangzhou. ©CCTV News

The “Yuanhai Kou” measures 199.9 meters in total length, with a gross tonnage of 68,252 tons and a displacement of 39,069 tons. It features 12 vehicle decks, including 8 fixed decks and 4 movable decks, with a loading capacity of 7,000 standard car parking spaces. It can carry all types of vehicles such as sedans, engineering vehicles, and buses, as well as MAFI cargo.

As China’s largest PV+LNG energy car carrier, the “Yuanhai Kou” boasts multiple green, low-carbon, and intelligent performance. In addition to adopting an advanced LNG (liquefied natural gas) dual-fuel main engine, it is equipped with a distributed PV system with a peak power of 302.8 kilowatts, currently the largest photovoltaic system installed on similar vessels.

The distributed PV system installed on the “Yuanhai Kou” is equipped with LONGi’s Sea-Shield series modules, which make full use of the upper deck space of the ship. More than 500 PV panels are installed throughout the ship, providing stable clean energy for the it’s lighting, communication, and other equipment. This PV system generates 410,000 kWh of electricity annually, saving approximately 111 tons of fuel and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 345.9 tons, equivalent to planting about 38,000 trees annually (calculated based on a single tree fixing 9 kilograms of carbon per year).

Aiming at the shipborne scenarios with high salt spray, high humidity, and strong vibration at sea, the Sea-Shield series modules significantly enhance their salt spray resistance and waterproof performance through anti-corrosion frame materials, enhanced sealing processes, and special junction box designs, ensuring continuous and efficient power output under complex working conditions and assisting in the green power supply during the ship’s navigation.

As a global leading solar technology company, LONGi has successively developed and launched functional products to meet the needs of different scenarios. With its continuously upgraded and rich product matrix and solutions deeply integrated with the needs of segmented markets, it leads the trend of differentiated scenario products in the industry. In the future, LONGi will continue to join hands with more partners to light up the “Made in China” maritime journey with reliable and efficient green energy.

 

Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC) hosts the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025) under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity”, driving Asia’s petrochemical industry toward global sustainability and growth


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 May 2025 – Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC), proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025). Held in collaboration with petrochemical associations from seven core member associations—Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, and Singapore—the event focused on fostering innovation, regional cooperation, and sustainable development in the petrochemical industry.

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Taking place on May 15 – 16, 2025, at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok, APIC 2025 marked the 43rd edition of the conference and the third time Thailand has been the host. This year’s theme, “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity” – Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration, driving Asia’s petrochemical industry towards global sustainability and growth, reflects the industry’s mission to drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and contribute to a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

Mr. Apichai Chareonsuk, Chairman of the Petrochemical Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, said at the opening: “Petrochemicals are central to modern life—not only in production but in enabling a better, more sustainable world. Our industry is committed to balancing growth with responsibility. Through partnerships and innovation, we can drive the transformation needed to support future generations.”

The event drew over 1,500 delegates from across the globe, including petrochemical producers, plastics manufacturers, investors, and strategic partners. APIC 2025 generated an estimated 145 million baht in economic value, supporting Thailand’s tourism and service sectors while creating high-potential business opportunities for Thai operators. The conference is expected to lead to deals worth several billion baht.

The event served as a key platform to highlight the host’s capabilities, reinforcing Thailand’s role as a regional hub for petrochemical innovation and collaboration. It provided a space for industry leadership and meaningful dialogue on sustainability, the circular economy, and inclusive growth.

“Through the theme ‘Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity,’ we emphasized that innovation and collaboration are key to building a better future. We hope to see stronger regional and global partnerships—advancing sustainable practices, driving innovation, and strengthening business networks across the petrochemical industry. This cooperation, in the long run, will lead to meaningful, positive change,” Mr. Apichai concluded.

Mr. Koshiro Kudo, Chairman of the Japan Petrochemical Industry Association and the next APIC host, praised Thailand’s role in this year’s event, saying: “Thailand did an outstanding job hosting APIC 2025. The discussion topics and the exchange of perspectives were well-aligned with the theme ‘Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity’ and addressed it comprehensively. The conference delivered a positive impact both nationally and regionally. As Japan takes on the honor of hosting the next APIC, we are proud and delighted to welcome member associations and global representatives to continue fostering collaboration and driving the petrochemical industry in Asia toward a global stage.”

APIC 2025 serves as a key platform bringing together experts and opinion leaders from the petrochemical industry. It facilitates the exchange of views, exploration of business expansion opportunities, and strengthening regional and global cooperation. The event aims to foster regional collaboration, create business opportunities, and drive innovation toward global sustainability and growth, as outlined below:

  • Executive Panel: Top executives, including Narongsak Jivakanun, Chief Executive Officer of GC, Sakchai Patiparnpreechavud, Chief Executive Officer & President of SCGC, and leaders from Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA) and McKinsey & Company, shared their vision in the session “Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of the Chemical Industry in a Transformed World”. Discussions explored trends, challenges, and the path forward for the petrochemical sector.
  • Empowering Women in Asia’s Chemical Industry: This panel, organized by Women in Chemicals, emphasized the importance of supporting female leadership across the region. Featured speakers included Khunying Thongtip Ratanarat, Member of Council of Trustees & Advisor, Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand (PEIT), and Anusara Suthikulavet, President and CEO, UBE Chemicals (Asia), spotlighting the impact of women in advancing the industry.
  • Exhibition & Networking Zone: A dynamic space where regional and global companies connected, showcased new technologies, and explored partnerships, strengthening the international business network in petrochemicals.
  • Sustainability & Circular Economy Discussions: Focused on actionable pathways for sustainable industry growth and meaningful cross-border cooperation.

APIC 2025 integrated Green Meeting practices, following the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) guidelines. Measures included paper reduction, sustainable catering, resource optimization, waste management, and awareness campaigns, reflecting the industry’s commitment to responsible operations.

Hashtag: #AsiaPetrochemicalIndustryConference #APIC

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About Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC)

Originally known as the East Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (EAPIC), APIC was founded in 1979 by associations from South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to promote growth in the petrochemical industry. Over time, the network expanded to include Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and India, evolving into APIC.

Today, APIC is recognized as a leading petrochemical industry conference, drawing more than 1,500 participants globally. It serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange and business networking within the petrochemical sector.