Taiwan to Host Asia-Pacific's Inaugural Circular Economy Hotspot, Driving Cross-Border Collaboration

TAIPEI, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, the internationally renowned Circular Economy Hotspot (CE Hotspot) will be held in the Asia-Pacific region, with Taiwan as the inaugural host. The Asia-Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot 2025 (APCER & Hotspot 2025) will take place in Taipei from October 20–23, 2025, and registration is now open.

Co-hosted by Taiwan's Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, and the Circular Taiwan Network, the event will focus on the theme "Leading Circular Collaboration" and the global initiative "Circular Collaboration for Climate Crisis (CC4CC)". It will explore how Good Ideas in the circular economy can be transformed into Good Business through Good Governance, using the Circular Trilogy framework to position Taiwan as a hub for circular economy innovation and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific.

Step Inside Taiwan's Circular Economy — Six Industry Tours Announced

On October 21, APCER & Hotspot 2025 will offer six themed industry tours, covering:

• Agriculture & Food
• Textiles
• High-Tech & Electronics
• Architecture & Construction
• Plastics & Packaging
• Community-Driven Circular Business Models

Participants will visit Asia Plant Organic Farm, Hop Lion Feather Works Corp., TSMC Taichung Zero-Waste Manufacturing Center, Taipei 101, the Sustainable Materials Library (SML), and Spring Pool Glass. These tours highlight Taiwan's circular innovations, showing how design and partnerships turn ideas into action.

International Dialogue & Industry Showcases

On October 22, experts will discuss national circular economy strategies with Asia-Pacific perspectives, highlighting Taiwan's draft Circular Economy Roadmap. Showcases across six industries address global trends, including the Global Plastics Treaty.

An evening Business Matchmaking Session links Taiwanese companies with Asia-Pacific partners.

System-Level Enablers & Thematic Sessions

On October 23, the program will focus on system-level enablers, with five parallel sessions covering:

• Policy & Governance
• Financial Enablers
• Business Transformation
• Trade & Traceability
• Consumer Engagement

Taiwan, with one of the world's most dynamic circular economy ecosystems, will present proven models through immersive tours, highlighting design, processes, and cross-sector collaboration.

The full program will be announced on the official website: www.apcer.asia/apcer-hotspot-2025

Call for Hosts: 2026/2027 Asia-Pacific CE Hotspot Applications Now Open

Following the inaugural Asia-Pacific CE Hotspot, applications are open for the next host, with a September 15 deadline. Finalists will present proposals, and the winner announced at APCER & Hotspot 2025 in Taipei. Rotating hosts fosters regional understanding and circular collaboration.

For details and application guidelines, visit: https://www.apcer.asia/apcer-hotspot-2025/host-Asia-Pacific-CE-hotspot-2026-2027

SOURCE APCER & Hotspot 2025