SCG International participated in the 7th AEC Business Forum 2026, held under the theme “New ASEAN: A Paradigm Shift,” organized by Bangkok Bank on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld.
On this occasion, Mr. Abhijit Dutta, Former Managing Director & Head of International Business, SCG International, Advisor, SCG Distribution & Retail, and Director, SAMEA, SCG International, joined a panel discussion titled “Navigating Trade Fragmentation in a Geopolitical Era.”
The discussion focused on exchanging perspectives on the impacts of geopolitical changes and the increasing complexity of the global trade landscape, with emphasis on adaptability, agility, business resilience, and risk diversification to effectively respond to rapidly evolving trade environments.
Starch is a key raw material used to produce products in various industries, especially tapioca starch, which plays an important role in the production of adhesives, textiles, biodegradable materials, and paper, as well as in food products like pasta, snacks, instant foods, semi-finished foods, sweeteners, and even medical products.
Although the flooring and tile industry has shown continuous growth post-pandemic, driven by increased investment in both public and private construction projects, as well as rising home renovation demands, businesses still face intense competition. This includes competing on material quality, offering a wide range of choices to customers, and competing against low-quality, low-priced products. Construction businesses cannot gain a competitive edge over others without a robust and comprehensive supply chain for flooring and tiles.
Betagro Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Boiler Service support.
The discussion aimed to exchange perspectives on business opportunities, key challenges, and public–private collaboration to support trade, investment, and sustainable economic development.
