High-budget infrastructure and civil works Aloysius* surveys the formwork deck of the new Honiara Port as the sun sets over Iron Bottom Sound. The last concrete pour is curing, the rebar is sweating in the humid air, and the site team are bantering about who is heading to the next big job—wheth...
A quiet shift is happening across Asia Pacific procurement desks this week. While individual agencies are dealing with their own stack of requests for proposals (RFPs), the broader market is focused on three clear goals: cutting down the administrative time it takes to award a contract, pushing m...
November activity across the Asia-Pacific procurement ecosystem showcased a pronounced dual focus. This included strategic digital governance and rigorous climate resilience adaptation. For procurement professionals, navigating complex, volatile global supply chains is essential. Therefore, the ...
Solomon Islands Economic Diversification is the critical challenge defining the nation’s procurement and trade policy. A critical procurement strategy divergence is emerging across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) trade landscape. The dynamic ASEAN bloc is rapidly institutionalizing AI-driven p...
August 2025 was a landmark month for procurement in the Pacific and Asia-Pacific region. New legislation, digital breakthroughs, and a strong focus on sustainability are transforming how governments and businesses operate. How ready is APAC for paperless & fair procurement? Philippines Lead...