MTEC discusses ASEAN circular-economy research with JICA and KPMG
MTEC - Materials research
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Thailand’s National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) said it met researchers from KPMG AZSA LLC and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) officials on October 28, 2026, to discuss the role of research and technology in circular-economy transitions in Thailand and ASEAN. The meeting took place at the MTEC Pilot Plant facility.
The exchange formed part of circular-economy cooperation research that KPMG AZSA LLC is conducting for JICA. It collects information about relevant organizations’ activities, initiatives and perspectives to inform consideration of possible future cooperation.
Topics included MTEC’s circular-economy research, technical support for Thai industry and results from major projects. Participants discussed product-lifecycle challenges such as design, recycled-material quality and data readiness, alongside research directions and possible collaboration with Japan and JICA. MTEC described an information exchange to inform future research and technology cooperation, rather than an announcement of a new investment contract.
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