ASEAN Expands Role at Eco Expo Asia 2026 with First Dedicated Pavilion
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Summary
ASEAN will take its biggest role yet at Eco Expo Asia 2026, establishing the first dedicated ASEAN Pavilion at the Hong Kong expo. Six ASEAN member states—Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam—are making their debut at the event, which runs from October 26 to 29 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The expo will gather over 340 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions under the theme "Connecting the World for a Sustainable Future." Around 200 senior officials and semi-official representatives from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Belt and Road countries and ASEAN are expected to attend. The event is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, with co-organization by the Environment and Ecology Bureau.
Key Points
- The new ASEAN Pavilion will feature 13 green technology companies from eight member countries, marking the first time the bloc has a dedicated space at the expo
- The four-day expo (October 26-29) at AsiaWorld-Expo will host over 340 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions across 18 pavilions
- Qinghai Province will debut with its own dedicated pavilion, alongside nine other Chinese mainland cities showcasing green technologies
- Vanessa Au Sze-man, deputy director of the Environmental Protection Department, highlighted the expo's alignment with the First Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong's green transformation
- The Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference will be co-hosted by the Environment and Ecology Bureau and China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment for the first time during the expo
Why It Matters
The expo positions Hong Kong as a hub for green technology innovation and international environmental cooperation. The Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference and the second "Green Silk Road" International Training Program, organized with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, signal Hong Kong's growing role in advancing sustainable development across Asia . This expanded participation from ASEAN and Belt and Road nations reflects increasing regional commitment to green transformation, with potential for new partnerships and technology transfers that could benefit Hong Kong's green economy.
The expo positions Hong Kong as a hub for green technology innovation and international environmental cooperation. The Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference and the second "Green Silk Road" International Training Program, organized with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, signal Hong Kong's growing role in advancing sustainable development across Asia . This expanded participation from ASEAN and Belt and Road nations reflects increasing regional commitment to green transformation, with potential for new partnerships and technology transfers that could benefit Hong Kong's green economy.