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On October 20, 2025, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) welcomed a distinguished delegation from the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS) and the Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The high-level meeting, led by AIT President Prof. Pai-chi Li and CBAS Secretary General Prof. YuBao Qiu, was convened to explore strategic collaboration on [...]

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – The regional initiative “Enhancing the Science–Policy Interface to Manage Microplastic Influx from Major Cities into the Oceans in Southeast Asia”, funded by the Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN), successfully held second project meeting at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, bringing together partners from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to review progress and plan the [...]

On September 11, 2025, a high-level delegation from the Chengdu Center of China Geological Survey (CC-CGS) visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok for a pivotal working meeting aimed at deepening Sino-Thai cooperation in geosciences. The delegation, led by Deputy Director General Mr. Zhongli Liao, engaged with AIT leadership and faculty, including Dr. Wenchao Xue, Associate Professor at AIT and Director of the [...]

On September 8, 2025, a delegation of nine distinguished Chinese alumni visited the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), engaging in a high-level discussion with AIT President Prof. Pai-chi Li. The meeting served as a dynamic forum for alumni, hold influential positions across various sectors, to share their insights and recommendations on AIT's future development prospects in the region. The delegation also reaffirmed their commitment to [...]

On September 2nd, 2025, Dr. Wenchao Xue, Director of the Belt and Road Research Center (BRRC) , AIT, served as a judge for the global final of the ISETS-ESCAP Global Competition of Youth Voice on Energy Transition. The event, a key part of the United Nations Asia-Pacific Energy Week in Bangkok, showcased innovative proposals from young leaders worldwide aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions. In [...]

On August 4th, 2025 – A group of delegation from Yunnan Normal University, China, visited Asian Institute of Technology and Belt and Road Research Center for a productive discussion focused on strengthening academic and research partnerships. Led by Prof. Dr. Xu Rui, Vice President of Yunnan Normal University and a leading expert in renewable energy technology and climate change adaptation, the six-member delegation engaged in [...]

On 25 July 2025, BANGKOK – The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted a high-level delegation from the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (CREEI), reinforcing a strategic partnership dedicated to accelerating renewable energy and sustainable development across ASEAN. The visit, coordinated by AIT’s Belt and Road Research Center (BRRC), marks a pivotal step in deepening collaboration following the institutions’ landmark 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [...]

On July 24, 2025 – The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) hosted a high-level delegation from the General Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Planning and Design (GIWP), China. The visit, aimed at fostering technical exchange and exploring future collaborative opportunities, was marked by productive discussions held at the AIT Board Room. The delegation was led by Mr. Wang Zhiqiang, Vice President of GIWP, and [...]

From July 21–25, 2025, Bangkok, the Asian Institute of Technology’s Belt and Road Research Center (AIT BRRC) launched the “Appreciation of Civilizations Along the Silk Road” program, welcoming students from China’s Henan Normal University (HNU) for an intensive capacity-building initiative focused on global sustainability challenges, cross-cultural dialogue, and leadership development. Students engaged in a meticulously designed curriculum blending academic rigor with experiential learning, including Expert-Led [...]

From July 11st to July 15th, 2025 – AIT Belt and Road Research Center and Chongqing Renewable Energy Society(CRES) organized the fourth Green Industry Innovation and Development Exchange program & The 3rd International Forum on Regional Cooperation for Green and Sustainable Development in Mountainous Areas in Chengdu and Chongqing, southwest China. The AIT alumni delegation visited Chongqing and marked another significant milestone in the growing [...]