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This month, Propak West Africa returned to Lagos, Nigeria for its highly anticipated 10th Edition, welcoming 4,931 industry stakeholders through the doors to visit 152 exhibitor stands, showcasing the newest innovations from over 200 brands along with exciting live demonstrations of the latest equipment in action on the exhibition floor. This year’s edition, marking 10 years of Propak took place from 12 – 14 September 2023, saw industry professionals from across the packaging, plastics, printing and food processing industries unite under one roof to source the latest products and solutions to take their supply chain to the next level. This year’s event was opened by welcome remarks from Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Associate Director, ESG/Sustainability at KPMG in Nigeria, Aruna Oshiokamele, Managing Director at Tetra Pak West Africa and Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director General at Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) alongside an official introduction and address from George Pearson, Regional Director of Afrocet Montgomery.

Over the years, VietnamPlas has been known as a reliable trade platform where domestic and international businesses have exchanged knowledge and technical advancements in the industry and have engaged in procurement. This year, the exhibition has attracted the participation of 18,507 visitors and 625 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions.

In an era marked by a growing commitment to environmental sustainability, industries around the world are undergoing a transformative shift toward more eco-conscious practices. The plastic and rubber industries, pivotal players on the global production stage, they play a central role in driving this transformative wave of change. They recognize their responsibility in curbing environmental impact and are embracing recyclable solutions and sustainable practices to reduce their ecological footprint.

In an era defined by a heightened awareness of environmental sustainability, industries worldwide are undergoing a paradigm shift towards more eco-conscious practices. This profound transformation is catalyzed by a collective understanding of the urgent need to address the ecological impact of industrial operations. Among the vanguard of this global movement, the plastic and rubber industries emerge as pivotal players. Their prominence in the landscape of global production underscores the significance of their role in this transformative endeavor. With an acute cognizance of their responsibilities, these industries are embracing recyclable solutions and pioneering sustainable practices to curtail their environmental footprint.

For a long time, our economy has been dominated by a linear approach under which raw materials are manufactured, processed, used once, and thrown away. But the future calls for a circular economy in which we reuse our products and recycle them efficiently at the end of their life. And that holds true for plastic as well. This is not a new topic, but it is one that has been gaining ground in recent years.

After decades of development and rapid economic growth, Vietnam has established itself as one of the unignorable regional economic powerhouses, with an astonishing rising consumption for goods matching the rapid growth, making Vietnam the one of largest economic entities and markets in Southeast Asia. What are the advantages of Vietnam, making it so accretive to foreign investors and international buyers, and what are the potential challenges Vietnam will face in the present and in the future?

In recent years, the effect of global warming and environmental issues has significantly shown and devastated some countries and regions, Vietnam is no stranger to the effect of increasing natural disasters, where the frequency of cases of typhoons, tropical storms, floods, drought, saltwater intrusion, landslides, and forest fires have exponentially grown. Thus, to ease or slow down the rate of natural disasters, the plastic and rubber industry in Vietnam must catch up with the global trend of sustainable development.

Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC) was established and funded by the government and plastics industries in 1993. PIDC has been providing a wide range of services and assistance such as technology R&D, product verification, sustainability management counseling, talent training, etc.​ Our mission is to promote a more secure, sustainable, and high-value-added plastics industry.​

Vietnam's economy has experienced remarkable growth, driving increased consumption and production within the country. This expansion has led to a growing demand for printing and packaging services. However, one significant challenge facing the industry is the shortage of suppliers providing high-quality products.