
The Southeast Asian paper industry has converged in Bangkok for what promises to be a landmark event in sustainable manufacturing. ASEAN Paper Bangkok 2025, organized by Informa Markets Thailand, was officially inaugurated yesterday (June 11) and runs through June 13, 2025, at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), held alongside PROPAK ASIA.
As the region’s premier exhibition and conference for the pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue industries, this year’s event carries particular significance with its theme “Carbon-Neutral Pathways to a Sustainable Paper Industry Ecosystem.” The focus reflects the industry’s urgent response to growing global demands for environmental responsibility across key sectors including e-commerce, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Innovation at the forefront
Running concurrently with PROPAK ASIA, the event creates a comprehensive platform covering the entire packaging value chain. Exhibitors are showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative machinery, and eco-friendly solutions designed to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and align with global sustainability goals. The event will feature specialized zones, including the Corrugated and Paper Recycling & Packaging Zone, which highlights advancements in recycling and sustainable packaging technologies.
The conference program promises expert-led sessions from the region that will address the technical and strategic challenges facing the industry as it transitions toward more sustainable production methods. Topics are expected to cover sustainable paper production technology, circular economy principles, and carbon reduction strategies.
Regional business hub
The event provides opportunities to expand business networks, explore cutting-edge innovations, and engage in business negotiations with manufacturers and suppliers across a spectrum of products and services. For industry professionals across Southeast Asia and beyond, ASEAN Paper Bangkok serves as a crucial platform for discovering new partnerships and technologies that can drive both profitability and sustainability.
The timing of the event is particularly strategic, coming at a moment when the paper industry faces mounting pressure to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship. ASEAN Paper Bangkok 2025 is more than an exhibition—it is a hub for innovation, collaboration, and progress for an industry in transformation.