EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATION OF PROCESS INDUSTRY (ASPRI)
"With the rebound of engineering activities to pre-pandemic levels, Singapore’s process industry is facing various manpower-related challenges, amidst escalating costs."
"We plan to continue growing strategically across all of Asia Pacific, organically by expanding our partnerships with key principals and customers, and through targeted acquisitions."
ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (INDUSTRY AND TRANSFORMATION), MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE (MPA)
"The successful completion of the first methanol bunkering operation in July 2023 marks a significant milestone for Singapore’s development towards a multi-fuel future, and a testament to Singapore’s commitment to meet the future fuel needs of international shipping through safe and efficient bunkering operations."
"We have seen a huge increase in the demand for foreign workers in the country, driven by the language factor, Malaysia itself being a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic hub that attracts many foreign companies."
"While businesses faced challenges due to COVID-19-related reasons, our manufacturing business continued. We received good support from the local authorities, and our movement and supply of goods remained smooth. I would say that our Asian supply chains demonstrated greater resilience during this period."
HEAD - VERTICAL MANAGEMENT CHEMICAL & PHARMA ASEAN, SIEMENS SINGAPORE
"A few years ago, we had to bring up Industry 4.0 topics to our clients. Now, our clients proactively discuss digitalization topics, and this is a big shift."
“I am very keen to attract new contract manufacturing clients. We are currently producing pathogen controls chemicals in animal feed for a client, but our facilities are flexible to accommodate different requirements.”
"The choice of Malaysia to host APAC Global Services allows Air Liquide to tap on the vast digital infrastructure, vibrant talent pool and English language competency that the country offers."
"The major theme over the past year has been on cost-value, but this year, we see a change; while costs remain a main contention point, we also note greater attention paid to sustainability and precision nutrition."
DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CHEMICALS STEINWEG GROUP
"Industry demand has already exceeded Singapore's production capacity. Malaysia, and Port Klang in particular, benefits from the availability of capacity and the persistent cost advantages. Substantial port-level expenditures planned in anticipation of massive volume diversion to Malaysia will also aid this trend."
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