CONTENT

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I. Foreword

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II. Pre-Forum Research Notes

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III. Agenda

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IV. Speakers Info

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V. Exhibition

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VI. APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040

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Foreword
Dear Distinguished Guests,
The COVID-19 pandemic and net zero emissions objectives have brought about rapid changes
in global trends; micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are at the forefrontof the accompanying challenges. The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation ofindustries, and digital innovation has brought both opportunities and difficulties. Implementationof consensus on carbon reduction will require adjustment not only to policy measures, but also
to industries’ various development strategies. The most obvious emergent changes necessitatecarbon reduction in the supply chain and the development of circular economy models among
enterprises. Companies at all stages in the supply chain, whether large corporations or MSMEs,
feel the pressure to undertake green transformation.
Accordingly, we have dedicated ourselves to promoting carbon reduction awareness among
enterprises and helping MSMEs develop green transformation models. In light of the importanceof green transformation for MSMEs, and their continuous engagement in the global supply chain,
we launched the initiative “APEC Digital Innovation to Facilitate SMEs’ Green Transformation.”
This initiative focuses on best practices in digital innovation solutions which support MSME
development, in fields such as the circular economy and green transformation, with an aim
to guide MSMEs toward effective and efficient responses to the aforementioned trends. Thisinitiative will strengthen the MSMEs’ green competitiveness and facilitate our shared goal of
decarbonization and green transformation.
To carry out the project objectives, this forum has invited APEC regional experts from various
industries, the public sector, and academia to share notable policy measures and best practices.
This forum will examine multiple aspects of green transformation, including international trends,
policy tools, awareness enrichment, digital-green solutions, and collaborative models, offering
participants a more comprehensive and actionable understanding.
In addition, our on-site exhibition, “Digital Innovation Accelerating SMEs Green Transformation,”showcases best practices from APEC member economies. Further, the exhibition expands
participants’ international exposure and shares their outstanding achievements through the APEC
platform.
We are grateful to walk with APEC region MSMEs on the road of innovation and inclusive growth
toward digital innovation, green transformation, and global supply chain success. We wish you alla fruitful event.

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Pre-Forum Research Notes for APEC Digital Innovation
to Facilitate SMEs’ Green Transformation Forum
1. Green Transformation Trends in the World and the APEC Region
In the past decade, with increasing attention on carbon reduction and the escalating stress on
sustainability, green initiatives and their corresponding goals have become the focus of many
international fora. In 2021, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) confirmed the goal of net-zero emission by 2050. Many economies thereby began
incorporating carbon reduction projects into their development plans. Implementation ofconsensus on carbon reduction requires adjustments not only to policy measures, but also tooverall industrial development strategies. This trend is particularly evident in the carbon reduction
efforts of supply chains and the development of the circular economy model. Companies at allstages in the supply chain, whether large corporations or MSMEs, feel the pressure to undertake
green transformation.
In 2020, APEC members endorsed the Putrajaya Vision 2040 as a means of promoting AsiaPacific regional policies and initiatives, establishing a vision of an “open, dynamic, resilient, andpeaceful Asia-Pacific community.” The following year, APEC set out an agenda to implement the
Putrajaya Vision 2040, the Aotearoa Plan of Action (APA), which promotes balanced sustainability
and inclusive growth. In 2022, APEC leaders endorsed the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green(BCG) Economy. Working on a premise of inclusivity, MSMEs are empowered through ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) programs, BCG measures, and other approaches tobuild the capacity that will lead to sustainability and, ultimately, to the green global supply chain.
Since 2016, Chinese Taipei has proposed a series of initiatives, such as O2O, Local Innovation
Ecosystem, Cross-Domain Innovation Ecosystem, and SMEs New Paradigm of Digital
Resilience, compiling successful cases from member economy SMEs to bridge the exchanges
and communications between APEC members. As green transformation has become a criticalissue for MSMEs in joining global supply chains, Chinese Taipei has accordingly proposed theinitiative of “APEC Digital Innovation to Facilitate SMEs’ Green Transformation,” with the hope ofdriving MSMEs’ green transformation through both policy exchanges and the promotion of digitalapplication best practices in the circular economy, energy saving, and carbon reduction, so as toachieve sustainability and inclusive growth.

2. Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation Frameworks for MSMEs’
Transformation Between Member Economies
Ministerial statements and leaders’ declarations have clearly manifested APEC members’
attention to and effort toward both digital and green transformation. APEC members have further
launched bilateral and multilateral frameworks toward the same aims. The following is a summaryof key cooperation frameworks in recent years:(1) ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework
In acknowledgment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its members at all levels, theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery
Framework (ACFR) in the ASEAN Economic Community Council meeting in 2020. As a collective
long-term socioeconomic recovery strategy, the framework set out five broad strategies as thekeys to overseeing ASEAN in post-pandemic recovery, including:4

A.Strengthening public health systems;
B.Reinforcing human security;
C.Expanding the potential of the ASEAN internal market and broader economic integration;
D.Accelerating inclusive digital transformations; andE.Promoting a future of sustainability and resilience.
Among them, the key strategy of “accelerating inclusive digital transformation” consists of“the promotion of e-commerce and digital economies” along with the digital transformation ingovernments and for MSMEs. To implement the digital transformation strategies in the recovery
framework, the focus is specifically on MSMEs’ digital skills and market entry. The associated Go
Digital ASEAN program aims to build and train MSMEs’ digital capacity.
(2) Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement
In October 2022, Australia and Singapore signed the world’s first Green Economy Agreement(GEA) to formulate common rules and standards and develop interoperable policy frameworks
that can benefit trade and investment in environmental goods and services as a means to develop
green industry. Both parties intend to support MSMEs in joint development and innovation ofgreen goods, services, and technologies by providing financial assistance or conducting businessmatching, enabling business activity expansion.
(3) Frameworks on Cooperation in Digital Economy and Green Economy Between
Singapore and Malaysia
In January 2023, Singapore and Malaysia signed Frameworks on Cooperation in Digital
Economy and Green Economy, laying a foundation for both parties’ cooperation and initiatives.
The focus of cooperation is on the digitalization of trade process, cross-border data flow, anddigital payment, as well as on measures to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs; further,cooperative promotion of digital tools and technologies will increase MSMEs’ digital market
share. Additionally, parties intend to fortify collaborations on decarbonization among businesses
in the fields of next-generation mobility and low-carbon solutions, allowing enterprises to ride thewave of business opportunities in the green economy.
These three collaborations exemplify the advancement of bilateral and multilateral cooperation
among APEC economies wherein MSMEs’ digital and green transformations are the focus,
and where the established cooperation offers assisted responses to post-pandemic economic
recovery, global trends, and supply chain changes.

3. Challenges of Green Transformation Faced by MSMEs
Although different economies are trying to facilitate MSMEs’ transformation through policies,
measures, initiatives, and other means, MSMEs still face numerous challenges in their pursuit ofgreen transformation.
(1) Lack of Transformation Knowledge and AwarenessSMEs are often concerned with their business operations and overall viability rather thantransformation. Due to a lack of information regarding the costs and benefits of green practices,
awareness about the advantages of green transformation is still relatively weak.
Moreover, MSMEs rarely have dedicated personnel responsible for tracking international trends
and regulatory changes; maintaining an updated, actionable understanding of the latest green

5compliance and transformation measures is an obstacle for many small- and medium-sized firms.
As they are unable to identify suitable or applicable green transformation technologies and have
limited access to professional transformation knowledge, it is difficult to include green practices intheir core business.
(2)Lack of Transformation Guidance
MSMEs often cannot contend with the variety, complexity, and volatility of sustainability standards
in the global green supply chain, particularly without guidance. According to a survey by theInternational Trade Center (ITC), only 5% of micro enterprises and 13% of small enterprises
possess sustainability standard certification.
MSMEs need clear and explicit green transformation directives provided by the market or the
public sector. The public sector must also deliver comprehensible and actionable transformation
policies and plans to prevent misdirection and resource misutilization by MSMEs.
(3) Insufﬁcient Transformation Capabilities
Due to limited resources, finance, and capabilities, MSMEs often lack the ability to plan andimplement transformation. According to the ITC report, 60% of large enterprises have adopted
measures to cope with climate change, such as digitization and green manufacturing, while theproportion is less than 40% among small enterprises.

4. Facilitating MSMEs’ Green Transformation Through Digital Innovations
Digital innovations and technologies are fundamental in supporting MSMEs in green
transformation. The United Nations (2020) pointed out that the digital revolution along with theproper utilization of such technologies can combat climate change, promote global sustainability,
support environmental protection, and foster human well-being.
According to a World Economic Forum (WEF) 2019 estimate, the adoption of 5G, cloud storage,
IoT, big data, and other digital technologies and solutions can reduce global carbon emissions byat least 15% by 2030, underscoring that the deployment of digital innovations contributes to the
reduction of global emissions.
More specifically, digital innovations and technologies can be deployed in green transformation.
For instance, IoT systems can monitor pollutants, waste, and carbon emissions from factories inreal time. Big data and AI analysis can enhance enterprise automation and operational efficiency
to achieve carbon reduction. The use of cloud computing and virtual storage devices can reduce
the energy consumption and carbon emissions of traditional data centers.
Despite the benefits of digital innovations in green transformation, the lack of awareness,knowledge, and ability is still an impediment in MSME adoption of digital innovations and cuttingedge technologies. Therefore, to facilitate MSMEs’ green transformation through adoption ofdigital innovations, there are some relevant measures which the public sector can reference andadopt for further advancement.
(1) Encouraging Experience and Information Sharing Among the Private Sector
Public associations and chambers of commerce can facilitate industrial exchanges andinformation sharing so that MSMEs can access relevant transformation knowledge and raise

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awareness around sustainability and transformation. Additionally, governments can work with
MSMEs to successfully communicate transformation-related policies and understand theresources needed and the challenges faced by MSMEs throughout the transformation. In thisway, adequate assistance and coaching can be expediently offered.
(2) Developing Business Collaborations of Different Scales that Advance Digital Innovation
As MSMEs are often more ﬂexible than larger enterprises, they can easily redesign an existing
framework to introduce applicative modes with digital innovations. Thus, MSMEs and otherenterprises can realize digital innovative solutions and overcome transformation hurdles throughboth the development of digital technologies as well as green business models that use newtechnologies and products of joint research and development. Indeed, the public sector is crucial
in providing support and resources to foster such collaborations.
(3) Promoting Global Policy Exchanges that Support Green Transformation with Digital
Innovation
In addition to policy and regulatory support, MSMEs’ green transformation also relies on policy
exchanges and best practice sharing among global economies and within supply chains.
Discussions must focus on the digital and green transformation approaches that best suit
MSMEs.

5. Conclusion
There is no turning back for SMEs’ adoption of green transformation, and digital innovations
and technological transformations contribute crucially to some of the best practices. This year’s
forum, “APEC Digital Innovation to Facilitate SMEs’ Green Transformation,” consists of threemajor sections — the keynote speech, a policy dialogue, and three panel discussions. The
forum is also integrated with physical exhibitions and best-practice showcases. Representatives
from academia, industry, and the public sector of APEC economies are invited to share theirexperiences and exchange best practices. The aim is to raise MSMEs’ awareness of green
transformation to encourage adoption of digital innovations and implementation of best practices
for carbon reduction and circular economy. Such action can enhance APEC MSMEs’ greencompetitiveness and empower them to face the challenges of net zero emissions in the global
supply chain.

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Keynote Speech

Kung-Yueh Camyale Chao
Executive Director
International Climate Development Institute(Chinese Taipei)
Experiences- Reviewer and Chair of Sustainable Environment Group, Ministry of Digital Affairs- Executive Committee Member, CityNet- Member, Sustainable Finance Technical Working Group, Financial Supervisory Commission
Education- PhD Candidate in Politics, University of York, UK- PhD Candidate in Educational Policy and Management, Taipei University of Education

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Policy Dialogue
SMEs cannot be exempted from the climate change impact and the net zero trend, and play a
crucial role in green supply chains. As a result, SMEs’ green transformation is as necessary as
digital transformation. Because of SMEs’ scarce in resources, the public and private partnershipcan be a feasible model to facilitate SME green transformation. The policy dialogue willcommence with the point of views of the public sector, and elaborate on specific policies andregulations related to digital innovation and green transformation.

Dr. Jack C. Chang
Senior Strategy Executive Director, Sustainability
Industrial Technology Research Institute(ITRI)

Experiences- Adjunct professor at Graduate Institute of Intellectual Property, NTUST- Deputy Director of Industrial Technology International Strategic Development Institute, ITRI
- Deputy Director of Industrial Economy and Trend Research Center (IEK), ITRI
Education
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University

Dr. Ming Chih ChuangCounselor and Executive Secretary
Committee of Research and Development, MOEA

Experiences- Director of the Planning Division, BOE, MOEA
- Deputy Director of the Planning Division, BOE, MOEA
Education
Ph.D in Electronics Engineering, NTU

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Policy Dialogue

Dr. Jae Won Kang
Research fellow
Office of Startups, Ventures & Innovation Policy, Korea
SMEs & Startups InstituteExperiences- Korea SMEs & Startups Institute, Research Fellow- Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, Senior Researcher- Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology, Researcher
Education- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Pittsburgh- M.A. in Technology Management, Eonomics & Policy Program, Seoul National University

Joanna RedelbachCounselVan Bael & Bellis (E.U.)

Experiences- Co-heads Van Bael & Bellis CBAM task force- Prepared a comprehensive analysis of the EU CBAM proposal and its consistency with the EU’s
obligations under WTO law and its free trade agreements
Education- University of Geneva, Master of International and European Law- Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań, Master of European Studies (European Law)

Kei Takahashi
Director
Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional
Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ)
Experiences- Deputy Director,Kyushu Head Office SME Support, JAPAN- Section Chief, International Business Support Division SME Support, JAPAN14

Panel Discussion 1

Increase the Awareness of SMEs about the Net Zero Emission
Trend

While corporates have facilitated their pace to adopt ESG concept to improve their business
operations and supply chain management, SMEs, playing important roles in supply chains, needto implement green transformation to enhance competitiveness in global value chains.

Dr. Yau-Jr Liu
Vice President
Taipei University of Marine Technology

Experiences
During the last decade of his career, Dr. Liu was in charge of the APEC SME Crisis Management
Center, SME Research Center and helped drafting the initiative for Hidden Champing
Development, Social Enterprise Development, and the New Orientations for Industrial
Competitiveness.
Education
Ph.D. Department of Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia

Dora Yen
Chief Operating Ofﬁcer
YC Holdings Inc.

Experiences- Co-founder & COO, YC Holdings Inc.
- Develop innovative business model, service, technology and day-to-day business operation
Education
Master in Human Relations University of Oklahoma USA

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Panel Discussion 1

Increase the Awareness of SMEs about the Net Zero Emission
Trend

Aleksandra Kozlowska
Head of Trade Section
European Economic and Trade Office

Experiences- Counsellor ,Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU- Senior expert,Ministry of Economy Legal Officer (NEPT), European Commission, DG
Environment, Enforcement Unit, PL Desk
Education
Master of Laws (LLM),Oxford Brookes University

Emilie Jones
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Codo Advisory

Experiences
Corporate sustainability consulting covering topics including the circular economy, sustainablesupply chains, the hydrogen economy, and carbon capture utilization and storage.
Education
Master of Science in Sustainability Studies, University of Tokyo

Zakiah Mat Esa
Chief Sustainability Ofﬁcer
SME Bank, Malaysia

Experiences
Under Zakiah’s guidance, SME Bank has made significant strides in its sustainability journey.
Recognised for her expertise being more than 20 years in banking industry, Zakiah sharedinsights on the topic of “ESG Data” at the Ethical Finance ASEAN 2022 Summit. Participatedduring the Global DFI Forum 2022 and addressed the audience on “Youth Unite For Safe &Secure Environment For All”.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy from Universiti Utara Malaysia
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Activate SMEs’ Green Transformation through Digital Platforms

In order to implement twin green and digital transformation, SMEs are encouraged to adopt
innovative digital measures or digital platforms to effectively manage power as well as energy
consumption so as to reduce carbon emission.

Cathy Lee
Director
Deloitte & Touche Risk Management Advisory Co.

Experiences
Cathy joined Deloitte in 2005 as a risk advisory consultant. She is leading the sustainability& climate change advisory service, which focuses on the sustainability strategy design,
decarbonization and sustainability supply chain area.
Education
Bachelor in Management Information System, NCCU

Pei Tong Huang
President
TransAct Technology

Experiences- Global tax law, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, and global audits for over 25
years.
- Chief Strategic Advisor and Director of Audit for third-party organizations.
- Patented Invention of cloud platforms for CSR and sustainability.
Education
EMBA

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Panel Discussion 2

Activate SMEs’ Green Transformation through Digital Platforms

Kim Lê
Managing Director
CL2B

Experiences- 2020 Carbon Policy and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Certificate of the World
Forestry Center, USA- Top up-front entrepreneur in adapting circular economy in private sector in Vietnam
Education- Circular Economy And sustainability strategies Cambridge Judge University of UK- Bachelor degree in Business Management Sunderland University of London

Pathom Chaiyapruksaton
Senior Manager
Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization

Experiences
Research and expertise on Sustainable Consumption and Production, Eco-labelling, Green public
procurement, Corporate Carbon footprint, Corporate GHG Measurement
Education
Master of Science in environmental technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology

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Promote Green Business Models through Corporate Startup
Partnership

Corporates lead the way to supply chains’ green transformation, and need SMEs and startups’
creativity to drive the process. The corporate-startup partnership not only fosters green and digital
innovation, but also facilitates relevant knowledge dissemination and practices’ popularity.

Hua C. Wang
Executive Director
Global Innovation Forum

Experiences- Director, gener8tor- Founder and CEO, SmartBridge Health
Education
Northwestern University School of Law

Eddy Huang
Consultant
5Cloud Corp.

Experiences- Tranwo Technology Corp.
- Holux Technology Corp.
- Microtek International Inc
Education
Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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Promote Green Business Models through Corporate Startup
Partnership

Yi Fan ChenGTM Lead, Business Applications, Marketing &Operations
Microsoft

Experiences
GCR Event & Digital Lead Microsoft
Education
MBA, ESADE Business School

Dr. Deral Chen
Co-Founder
Blutech Inc.

Experiences- PSC Retronix- NECEL- IntelEducation
Ph.D Univerisity of Leeds UK

May KaoPresident
Evercomm Singapore

Experiences- Assist Evercomm in its global net-zero collaborations with the Industrial Technology ResearchInstitute (ITRI), including supporting the carbon reduction planning for KTIS, the third-largest
sugar factory in Thailand.
- Assist Evercomm and Acbel to establish a joint venture overseas.
Education
Kaiping culinary school20

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Evaluators

Hua C. Wang
Executive Director
Global Innovation Forum

Experiences- Director, gener8tor- Founder and CEO, SmartBridge Health
Education
Northwestern University School of Law

James Lu
Vice President
Deloitte & Touche Risk Management Advisory Co.

Experiences
With more than 10 years experiences in sustainability services, James now serves as teamleader of Deloitte sustainability team.
Education
MBA, Carnegie Mellon University

Vince Hu
President
Cathay Private Equity

Experiences
President, Cathay Capital
Education- University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, MBA in Finance and Information Systems- University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, MS in Environmental Engineering

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Best Practice Showcase

MacroHI
Introduction
Founded in 2003, MacroHI has more than 80 employees and its founder- Mr. Eric Chen is the 3rd
generation of professional hair products manufacturer.
Based on more 60+ years experience in hair product research and development, MacroHI
determined to focus on "brand" and "R&D" when it was founded. In 2004, MacroHI invested
in scalp research, creating scalp hair products, patented scalp examination software apps,
publish scalp education textbooks, and establishing scalp care academy, dedicating to the scalp
ecosystem

Aromate Industries
Introduction
Aromate established in 1995, has its own Lab and R&D team, and now is the 1st leading
innovator and manufacturer in Air Care in Asia.
Aromate successfully creates and brings the series brands into the worldwide markets, ex. AIRE,
NEO, Laguna, Staroma.. etc.. To meet up-to-date request, Aromate develops the air purifying
diffuser QURE. Aromate is marketing in more 30 economies today.

BANANA & Partners
Introduction
We provide waste-to-energy and waste-to-material solutions through a circular economy
ecosystem. We support the transformation to accelerate zero-emission through waste
management services, renewable energy products, community development, and environmental
consultants.

Turing Certs
Introduction
Turing Certs is building a global digital trust network. We assist individuals in establishing alifelong cross-border digital identity and credential wallet, while binding identification documentswith verifiable sources and proof of quality.
By leveraging blockchain technology, including fraud prevention ∣ real-time verification ∣ paperlesstransactions ∣ full traceability, we enhance the security of confidential documents and simplify theverification process for identities and credentials. We have been adopted by 150+ governments
and institutions in 9 countries and regions.

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Best Practice Showcase

JGB Smart Property
Introduction
JGB Smart Property is a cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution with real-time
performance analytics and mobility to provide property managers of various sizes, tools andservices designed to streamline their property management businesses.
JGB aims to help small to medium-sized (SMEs) property management firms to grow theirbusiness rapidly.

IMPRESSIVE.CARE
Introduction
Impressive Care is a social innovation enterprise that specializes in green health promotion
services. It provides users with precise healthcare, green environmental practices, andcontributes to the promotion of the health industry. It is registered on the Social Innovation
Platform of the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of MOEA (Registration No. 883) andadvocates for United Nations SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It has been selected as an
exemplary social innovation enterprise by the Taipei City Government in 2023.

Qaya Cuero de Pescado Peruano
Introduction
We are a company that is dedicated to the elaboration of leather based on fish skin, creating raw
materials and products with a lower impact than other leathers.
The base with which we govern ourselves is based on the circular economy, always seeking tominimize our carbon footprint, reusing every possible waste that we generate, in turn seeking tosupport our community.
We have made alliances with different designers worldwide, in countries such as France, Mexico,
the United States, Spain, and Switzerland, thus managing to export our raw material to achieve
top quality products.

Ecoplus Technologies
Introduction
ECOPLUS was founded in 2010, and is used to incorporate environmentally friendly elements
and popular economic materials with our products at the beginning of design.
ECOPLUS continues leading the industry to keep up on the trend of circular economy nowadays.
Through the core value of "Love the Earth and Care for the People" as our management standard, ECOPLUS continues committing to environmental protection and energy saving.

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Best Practice Showcase

BIOCROWN
Introduction
At BIOCROWN, we have produced and manufactured cosmetics for over 47 years with aprofessional approach. Our commitment to excellence continuously drives us to search forthe best natural and organic ingredients. We incorporate the latest technology to ensure ourcustomers receive the highest-quality skincare products. In addition, we have a dedicatedResearch and Development team that innovates customized formulations to meet our client's
needs. We also have an experienced Quality Control Team and System that ensures the qualityof our products at every stage of production, from raw materials to semi-finished products andfinally to finished goods.

Global Green Material
Introduction
Global Green Materials is a company specializing in the production of post-consumer recycledpellets and ocean waste recycled pellets, and provides material compounding and color matching
services. We started as a plastic container recycling factory, through professional sorting,cleaning and color sorting technologies, we produce high-quality, low-odor, light-colored recycledplastic pellets. The company's vision is to create a renewable material supply platform that
increases customer stickiness, and invite like-minded partners to join the recycled material supply
alliance to provide a variety of recycled plastic materials on the platform to meet the material
needs of brand customers.

VIETNAM FOOD JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Introduction
Based in Vietnam, Vietnam Food Joint Stock Company (VNF) is a leading global shrimp coproducts processor. Since 2014, VNF has successfully developed a unique biotechnologicalproduction model with a Zero-Waste production mindset. The company specializes in processing
shrimp co-products to create value-added ingredients for various industries whilst alleviating
environmental burden.
VNF is currently both the pioneer and leading shrimp co-products processor in Vietnam, providing
comprehensive eco-friendly solutions from both shrimp heads and shrimp shells.

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Eco Shift
Introduction
The Eco Shift is the ﬂagship brand of Three Women OPC. The brand launched in December
2018 by Irene M. Villaespin, a solo parent of two young girls with the mission to inﬂuence people
to shift to plastic free products. It aims to provide plastic-free essentials that is effective andaffordable to assist people to seamlessly shift to a new kind of lifestyle.

All Good Energy
Introduction
All Good Energy is a leading energy solution provider. We provide complete energy solutions forthe public sectors as well as in many industries. We understand the importance of reliable andsustainable energy storage, and our team of experts build a wide range of innovative products
and services to meet our clients’ unique needs, including: solar batteries, IOT batteries, power
control units, and total energy management solutions.

Singularity&Inﬁnity
Introduction
Singularity&Infinity is a SaaS provider that uses mathematics, statistics, and software technology
to solve Smart Mobility problems. Calculation of delivery routes has been a pain point in computerscience for nearly a century. In 2022, Singularity&Infinity won the Vehicle Routing Problem
Challenge held by the Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science Center in the
United States, defeating global giants and top universities such as Google AI, Yamato, Walmart,Cornell University, and Carnegie Mellon University, verifying our technology's position on the
global spectrum.

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Best Practice Showcase

FineTechIntroduction
FineTech Inc. focuses primarily on AI, IoT, and ESG applications as our core technologies, witha major emphasis on the development and operation of Intelligent parking management. Our
main products include AI Intelligent parking poles and related parking applications, as well as
AI Intelligent parking poles with geomagnetic sensors and AI smart patrol vehicles for cars andmotorcycles. The company plans to gradually expand its services to worldwide.

Mad Travel & Green Antz
Introduction
Mad is a regenerative travel and education company that uses digital and nature technologies toprovide access to real, impactful, restoration projects (forest, mangrove, reef) in the Philippines,
working with community to build the carbon sink economy.
Green Antz is a circular economy company that develops & deploys technology solutions to
reduce the amount of plastic waste thrown into the environment, and transforms it into valuable
products such as construction materials (eco bricks, eco pavers) and coming soon, energy (fuel).

Verdastro Sdn. Bhd.
Introduction
Verdastro is a biomaterial company focusing on converting agricultural waste into valuable
consumer and industrial products.
Currently, our main focus is utilising oil palm (sawit) empty fruit bunch (EFB) fibres to produce
tablewares such as drinking straws, forks, and spoons, and alternative fuel pellets to replace coalfor industries.
We are also innovating with current technology to produce paper, plywood, fabric, and bioplastic
from EFB fibres.

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Exhibition

When you visit the exhibition booths, you can collect points. Once you have collected 12
points, you can visit the special booths (Guantian Black Gold or CHANG COFFEE CO.)to exchange them for handmade DIY experiences and gifts.

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No.

Low Carbon LifestyleNo.

Low Carbon LifestyleNo.

Circular Innovation

A01

HamaStar Technology

B01

JGB Smart Property

C01

Global Green Material

A02

eTreego

B02

All Good Energy

C02

Evershine Creations

A03

DATAYOO

B03

IMPRESSIVE.CARE

C03

Ecoplus Technologies

A04

Darwintec Solutions

B04

Turing Certs

C04

Aromate Industries

A05

VIETNAM FOOD JOINTSTOCK COMPANY

B05

JIA KENG International

C05

MacroHI

A06

Eco Shift

B06

FineTech

C06

Junmay Label & Textile

A07

Mad Travel & Green Antz

B07

Blutech

C07

Feebees

A08

Qaya Cuero de Pescado
Peruano

B08

Singularity&Infinity

C08

BIOCROWN

C09

Foremost Champion

C10

Verdastro Sdn. Bhd.

C11

Somnics

C12

BANANA & Partners

Low Carbon Lifestyle

A01 HamaStar Technology

A02 eTreego

A03 DATAYOO

B01 JGB Smart Property

B02 All Good Energy

B03 IMPRESSIVE.CARE

B04 Turing Certs

B05 JIA KENG International29

Low Carbon Lifestyle
B06 FineTech

B07 Blutech

B08 Singularity&Inﬁnity

Circular Innovation

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C01 Global Green Material

C02 Evershine Creations

C03 Ecoplus Technologies

C04 Aromate Industries

Circular Innovation
C05 MacroHI

C06 Junmay Label & Textile

C07 Feebees

C08 BIOCROWN

C09 Foremost Champion

C11

Somnics

APEC Economies
A04 Darwintec Solutions

VIETNAM FOOD JOINT STOCK

A05 COMPANY

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A06 Eco Shift

A07 Mad Travel

A07 Green Antz

A08 Qaya Cuero de Pescado Peruano

C10 Verdastro Sdn. Bhd.

C12 BANANA & Partners

Special Booths
Guantian Black Gold32

CHANG COFFEE CO.

APEC PUTRAJAYA VISION 2040
Our vision is an open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia-Paciﬁc community by
2040, for the prosperity of all our people and future generations.
Remaining committed to APEC’s mission and its voluntary, non-binding and consensus-building
principles, we will achieve this vision by pursuing the following three economic drivers:
Trade and Investment: To ensure that the Asia-Pacific remains the world’s most dynamic andinterconnected regional economy, we acknowledge the importance of, and will continue to work
together to deliver, a free, open, fair, non-discriminatory, transparent and predictable trade andinvestment environment. We reaffirm our support for agreed upon rules of the WTO in delivering
a well-functioning multilateral trading system and promoting the stability and predictability ofinternational trade ﬂows. We will further advance the Bogor Goals and economic integration in theregion in a manner that is market-driven, including through the work on the Free Trade Area of
the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) agenda which contributes to high standard and comprehensive regional
undertakings. We will promote seamless connectivity, resilient supply chains and responsible
business conduct.
Innovation and Digitalisation: To empower all our people and businesses to participate andgrow in an interconnected global economy, we will foster an enabling environment that is, among
others, market-driven and supported by digital economy and innovation. We will pursue structuralreforms and sound economic policies to promote innovation as well as improve productivity anddynamism. We will strengthen digital infrastructure, accelerate digital transformation, narrow thedigital divide, as well as cooperate on facilitating the ﬂow of data and strengthening consumer
and business trust in digital transactions.
Strong, Balanced, Secure, Sustainable and Inclusive Growth: To ensure that the Asia-Pacificregion is resilient to shocks, crises, pandemics and other emergencies, we will foster quality
growth that brings palpable benefits and greater health and wellbeing to all, including MSMEs,
women and others with untapped economic potential. We will intensify inclusive human resource
development as well as economic and technical cooperation to better equip our people with theskills and knowledge for the future. We will promote economic policies, cooperation and growthwhich support global efforts to comprehensively address all environmental challenges, including
climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters, for a sustainable planet.
To maintain APEC’s unique position as the premier forum for regional econom
ic cooperation as well as a modern, efficient and effective incubator of ideas, we will embracecontinuous improvement of APEC as an institution through good governance and stakeholder
engagements. We will advance the APEC Putrajaya Vision 2040 with a spirit of equal partnership,
shared responsibility, mutual respect, common interest, and common benefit. We will achieve thevision by 2040, with an appropriate implementation plan and review of its progress.

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