Chinese delivery companies transported 83 billion parcels last year, generating some 16 million tonnes of wastepaper and packaging. Food delivery firms handled 17.1 billion orders, generating mountains of single-use-plastics in rubbish dumps around the country. The government has been trying to curb some of the environmental impact of outflows like these, issuing more stringent rules to curtail the piling up of consumer lifestyle waste. Read the full WiC Article HERE
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Collaboration between ASEAN members is key to reduce global marine plastic debris and preserve marine life. A 2015 study by US scientist Jenna Jambeck revealed six out of 11 Southeast Asian countries are among the top 20 countries to have mismanaged their plastic wastes. Indonesia ranks second, followed by the Philippines (third), Vietnam (fourth), Thailand (sixth), Malaysia (eighth) and Myanmar (17th). Their combined marine plastic pollution accounted for 1.4-3.54 million metric tonnes (MT) per year, out of 8-12 million MT…
By 2050, the world is expected to generate 3.40 billion tons of waste annually, increasing drastically from today’s 2.01 billion tons. What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 aggregates extensive solid waste data at the national and urban levels. It estimates and projects waste generation to 2030 and 2050. Beyond the core data metrics from waste generation to disposal, the report provides information on waste management costs, revenues, and tariffs; special wastes; regulations; public…
Infrastructure Asia organised a deep dive session on the waste management sector to gather views from eight industry players on the opportunities and commercial structures for waste management solutions in Southeast Asia and ways to apply these commercial structures to develop and initiate more bankable waste management projects in Southeast Asia. There are signs of significant demand across Southeast Asia for newer waste management solutions, particularly for projects at a smaller scale. Read More HERE
Professor Chris Tucci leads the Centre for Digital Transformation at Imperial College Business School. The Centre helps businesses understand the far-reaching organisational implications of the digital revolution. From artificial intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things to blockchain, the Centre’s work focuses on new and emerging digital technologies, and how they can be leveraged to meet both business and social objectives. PBEC’s Renee Pan interviewed Chris who shares the latest trends in digitalisation that business leaders need to know about. Using case…
An Apec-branded Covid face mask, a handwritten letter from Jacinda Ardern to a future NZ Prime Minister and even a copy of the Herald’s Apec 2021 supplement are among items being tucked away within a time capsule which will be “unearthed” when New Zealand next hosts Apec. In her letter to a future prime minister, Ardern expresses her hope – for the sake of everyone – “that you don’t find yourself hosting in the middle of a pandemic!” “May your…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Friday called for pursuing through a forum of Pacific Rim economies the possibility of a digital trade agreement, amid concerns that the United States may be falling behind China in taking the lead in writing key trade rules in the region. “We write to urge you to utilize and work with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) … to encourage strong outcomes” in the next leaders’ meeting, Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez, chairman of…
Imperial College Business School is pleased to offer all PBEC members a SPECIAL 15% discount on their portfolio of online and virtual executive education courses. Imperial College Executive Education combines Imperial College London’s capabilities in science and technology with strong industry connections to deliver impactful professional development programmes. Course topics include leadership, digital transformation, finance, strategy, and analytics, all designed to make you, your team and your organisation more competitive and sustainable. Online programmes include pre-recorded sessions with Imperial faculty, combined with activities and exercises…
We welcomed three new members to PBEC in December namely:- Anthony Chan is Chief Executive Officer, controlling shareholder and a member of the Board of Isola Capital Group. Anthony has extensive experience in asset management, including private equity and venture capital. Anthony enjoyed a career in investment banking with Credit Suisse, Citigroup and Lehman Brothers Asia before transitioning to private investments. He has broad investment expertise across consumer, education, food safety, industrial, and technology sectors. Anthony attained a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance…
The last of the Big 4 firms to release its global revenue results for fiscal year 2021 did so earlier this month, as KPMG posted $32.1 billion, an increase of 10% over its 2020 revenue of $29.2 billion. Read Full Article HERE