CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER, AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR) & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, A*STAR’S INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES (ICES)
A*STAR and ICES discuss how they are using science to forward the circular economy and find sustainable solutions for Singapore and the world at large.
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.