PBEC Members are officially invited to the grand opening of Air One – the world’s first fully operational Urban-Air Port for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, to be held at Coventry Airport, the 2021 UK City of Culture. 26 – 27 April 2022: Morning Session 9.30am Air One Opens 10am Welcome & Air One Tours 10.30am First Flight 12.00pm – 12.45pm Panel Discussion 12.45pm Hospitality 2pm Air One Closes Reserve and Book a Morning Session HERE – Mention…
Events
Despite recent disruptions, the need to generate sustainable growth and expansion still remains. The 8th Transpacific Entrepreneurial conference will discuss the current opportunities for companies looking to expand into Canada and Greater China as well as the impact and possibilities the latest Greater Bay Area initiatives would bring to Hong Kong. It will also show “the roadmaps” to using Hong Kong as a platform for entrepreneurial ventures “from seed to exit.” The 2022 conference will encompass virtual panels in order to accommodate audiences from Hong Kong, Asia Pacific…
Space Summit Partnership Announcement! [Download Agenda Here] We are delighted to announce that the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is the new institutional partner for the Space Suppliers Summit which is scheduled to take place on the 4-5th October 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. As one of Asia Pacific’s oldest business leader-focused institutions, PBEC is a platform for trusted market intelligence and supporting connectivity between key stakeholders globally. We understand the importance of networking and focusing on industries and exciting new sectors…
PBEC is pleased to share that ICC will be hosting its first Global Finance Forum from 25-27 April 2022. This fully virtual event will bring together a diverse network of over 3,000 participants from the public and private sectors for practical discussions about pressing trade finance and investment issues. The Global Finance Forum The Global Finance Forum will provide a platform for a diverse range of organizations to share their views on the financing ecosystem. To learn more about engagement opportunities within the conference, please contact their team at externalaffairs@iccwbo.org. Join us (virtually)…
PBEC & MEXCHAM HK cordially invite you to register and attend our next LIVE Webinar dialogue on the latest PASFTA and DEPA trade agreements. Date: Friday, 25 February 2022 Time: 0900L to 1000L (Singapore/HK Time) Where: Online Zoom Webinar Link to register: click HERE Description: On 26 January 2022, Singapore signed the Pacific Alliance-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (PASFTA) with the Pacific Alliance, comprising Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. PASFTA will eliminate most tariffs and allow Singaporean firms greater market access…
You are cordially invited to the Ninth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), to be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok and online from 28 to 31 March 2022. Please find attached a letter of invitation to all ESBN members (PBEC is an official Corporate Member) from Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP and the provisional agenda for your reference. All relevant information to facilitate your participation, including the…
A PBEC hosted webinar bringing together experts and commentators in their respective fields on regional Supply Chain Transparency in the Asia Pacific. We assembled an expert panel of academics and senior executives to this dialogue discussion on supply chain transparency and traceability. We hear some invaluable insights, takeaways and latest trends in supply chain relocation data provided by Professor Neale O’Connor. Anson Bailey of KPMG moderates and extracts recommendations from each of the panellists. We witnessed a lot of probing…
PBEC held its bi-monthly Hong Kong members roundtable chaired by our Chairman Andrew Weir MBE on 8th September 2021. Andrew is joined by Vice Chairman Moses Cheng OBE, and two speakers in Anna Lin JP, CEO of GS1 HK & Professor Paulina Chan Chair of IEEE (USA) Hong Kong Branch. Andrew provides his latest regional insights and Anna and Paulina talk about their respective companies’ activities in relation to the facilitation of regional trade, movement, security, safety and traceability of…
Click here to download event brochure With the theme this year of “Venturing for Success: Resilience, Growth & Opportunities”, CVCF 2021 will give a brand-new hybrid experience to engage a wider audience and industry stakeholders, featuring the Asia and global venture landscape, the latest GBA market opportunities, SPAC, ESG, family office, emerging/rising tech in the post-COVID era as well as the promising Cyberport’s unicorn journey. This event will also feature workshops, start-up clinic, innovator showcases, and the exclusive investor matching…
Download the JanaJal_presentation here We had an opportunity to sit down with Founder & CEO Dr. Parag Agarwal from JanaJal. JANAJAL WOW has recently been selected by the Govt of India for implementation of $50 Billion drinking water scheme by 2024. JanaJal envisions building India’s first water-sharing economy and the largest decentralized water distribution network through the installation and operation of water ATMs. The company is working to make safe drinking water available, accessible, and affordable to the common man…