Horasis, an international organisation aimed at enact visions for a sustainable future collaborated with Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), to bring together the first ever Horasis Asia Meeting at Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok on 27-28 November 2016. The event was graced by His Holiness Kakuhan Enami, Head Priest of Bishamon-Do temple, Japan.

The far-reaching Asian region is set to be the growth engine of the future. Hence, the event united highly influential groups of business leaders to discuss collaborative approaches for addressing sustainable growth, presenting a systematic view of the drivers of the region’s economic development across all sectors.

Dr Robert Yap was a panelist on the topic “Asian Industry: The Road to Growth”. He addressed why the Chinese manufacturing sector is transitioning to higher value-added manufacturing, as India and ASEAN countries emerge as new industrial hubs.

He also touched on strategies that can help indigenous firms enhance their competitive edge in today’s volatile global landscape, and strategies for securing long-term economic growth.