FOUNDER AND CEO, CENTER FOR LOGISTICS LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS (CLLB)
"I believe the country has potential to become a logistics hub for DGs. Malaysia’s regulation is probably the most advanced in ASEAN, after Singapore, so it makes sense to develop training programs in other countries to harmonize standards across the region."
"Currently, we have manufacturing facilities in Singapore and India, and we plan to invest in Thailand via a contract manufacturing partner to localize our production footprint. This project should be concretized by the end of this year."
“It is extraordinary that we can now transform green energy into products and supply this into the market, supporting our customers to also reduce their overall emissions.”
VICE PRESIDENT, CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LIMITED (CSL)
"As companies look to decentralize manufacturing and seek in-region flexible, and just-in-time operations, our hardware configuration needs to adjust to meet these needs."
"We repurpose refinery bottoms, preventing them from being incinerated, thus preventing tonnes of emissions. This process, although overlooked in the past, is now capturing greater attention due to global government initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions."
"Our latest Business Sustainability Index shows that the average sustainability score in the Asia-Pacific region has increased for the fifth consecutive year."
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATION OF PROCESS INDUSTRY (ASPRI)
"With the rebound of engineering activities to pre-pandemic levels, Singapore’s process industry is facing various manpower-related challenges, amidst escalating costs."
"We plan to continue growing strategically across all of Asia Pacific, organically by expanding our partnerships with key principals and customers, and through targeted acquisitions."
ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (INDUSTRY AND TRANSFORMATION), MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MPA)
"The successful completion of the first methanol bunkering operation in July 2023 marks a significant milestone for Singapore’s development towards a multi-fuel future, and a testament to Singapore’s commitment to meet the future fuel needs of international shipping through safe and efficient bunkering operations."
"We have seen a huge increase in the demand for foreign workers in the country, driven by the language factor, Malaysia itself being a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic hub that attracts many foreign companies."
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