Business Breakfast
A unique series of events hosted across various
cities with engaging content delivered by
thought-leaders and researchers, followed by
a networking session for industry professionals.
Business Breakfast
A unique series of events hosted across various
cities with engaging content delivered by
thought-leaders and researchers, followed by
a networking session for industry professionals.

Ho Chi Minh City

Trends in Sustainable Packaging in SE Asia

&

Navigating the Thailand-Vietnam Trade and Investment Landscape: A Focus on Processing and Packaging Industries

Event Details

19 March 2025
10 AM - 12.35 PM Ho Chi Minh City (GMT+7)

This session will be delivered in English with a Vietnamese translator present onsite

Convention Room - 2nd Floor, Hall A1, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC)
799 Đ. Nguyễn Văn Linh, Tân Phú, Quận 7, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Topic 1: Trends in Sustainable Packaging in SE

GlobalData has identified the top themes influencing the packaging industry as: the impact of the market, the environment and technology. These themes can be further categorised under several trends that need to be understood in order to weigh the need for sustainability with the other competing demands on the producer. These trends include: shrinkflation, winning-at-shelf, regulations for environmental change, material evolution and tech enablers for smart supply chains.

This presentation will take a closer look at the trends within these themes in order to identify the outlook and appetite for sustainability in packaging in SE Asia.

Presented by Tim Hill, Key Accounts Director, Southeast Asia, Global Data PLC

Topic 2: Navigating the Thailand-Vietnam Trade and Investment Landscape: A Focus on Processing and Packaging Industries

As Thailand and Vietnam continue to deepen their economic ties, particularly in the fields of trade and investment, understanding the opportunities and challenges in key industries is crucial. The processing and packaging sectors are vital to both nations' economies, contributing significantly to export revenues, job creation, and industrial development. To explore opportunities and challenges in the Thailand-Vietnam trade and investment landscape, with a focus on the processing and packaging industries.

The discussion aims to provide insights into market trends, regulatory frameworks, and strategies for fostering collaboration and sustainable growth between the two countries. This panel discussion aims to provide a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss and analyze the current trends, regulations, and strategies that drive growth in these sectors. By addressing the evolving dynamics between Thailand and Vietnam, the discussion will help identify actionable solutions to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance industry competitiveness, and foster sustainable development.

Presented by Tidapan Sursattayawong, Director, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) – Hanoi Office & Visit Limlurcha, Vice Chairman, The Thai Chamber of Commerce​

About The Speakers

Tim Hill

Key Accounts Director, Southeast Asia, Global Data PLC

In his work with GlobalData, Tim provides economic forecasts, consumer insights, brand share, channel assessments and business trends to F&B companies looking to expand in Asia. Tim has worked in research in Asia since 1992 with organisations such as the Economist Intelligence Unit, Ipsos Business Consulting and Eco-Business. Recent opinion pieces include “Losing taste for plant-based meats?”, “Will Gen Z disrupt the ASEAN corporate landscape?” “The market for plant-based milk in Asia”, “Covid 19, a chance for F&B to finally go green”, “The rise of food delivery in ASEAN” and “Winners and losers in post-pandemic Asia Pacific”. Tim’s work has been published in ASEAN Post, Channel News Asia, Eco-Business, The Business Times and The Straits Times as well as other regional newspapers. He is a regular speaker and conference moderator for industry and client events. Tim has an MBA from Henley Business School in UK.

Tidapan Sursattayawong

Director, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) – Hanoi Office

Visit Limlurcha,

Vice Chairman, The Thai Chamber of Commerce

Kotchasorn Tocharoentanapol

Deputy Event Director – ProPak Asia, Informa Markets Thailand

Prof. D.Sc. Luu Duan

Former Vice President - Vietnam Association of Food Science and Technology (VAFoST)

Attendees

This a free-to-attend event for trade professionals. There is a seating capacity limit. Please note, only attendees with a valid confirmation code will be allowed to attend.

Registration will close on 14 March 2025

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