At the heart of Beijing’s three-day China International Supply Chain Expo on the Chinese mainland, experts and executives gathered to chart the future of supply chains in Asia. From AI-powered food logistics to cross-border infrastructure, the event highlighted the power of regional synergy in boosting efficiency and meeting rising consumer demands.
In a special episode of BizTalk, CGTN’s Zheng Junfeng sat down with Narong Chearavanont, senior vice chairman of Thailand’s CP Group. Chearavanont emphasized how CP Group is deepening ties with the Chinese mainland and global markets, leveraging artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to upgrade food supply chains. "AI helps us predict demand, manage inventory and reduce waste," he noted, describing a new generation of data-driven logistics that responds in real time to evolving consumer tastes.
Next, Zheng spoke with Joseph Cherian, CEO and dean of the Asia School of Business. Cherian highlighted the Chinese mainland’s recent reforms in its pension system and explored how these changes are creating new financial models. He also pointed to growing trade and infrastructure links between the Chinese mainland and ASEAN countries, from rail corridors to digital payment hubs, as examples of how regional cooperation can unlock shared growth.
Between CP Group’s focus on tech-driven food networks and Asia School of Business’s insights on finance and policy, the BizTalk episode showcased a clear vision: smarter, more connected supply chains that harness data, AI and strategic partnerships across borders. As Asia’s regional synergy continues to deepen, businesses and policymakers are racing to adopt innovations that promise to make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient for the next generation of consumers.
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