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Join us as we navigate through the latest roundup to uncover key developments across the region.
**Nothing in this article is intended to be or should be construed as legal or financial advice.**
Announcements
International Forum on the Belt and Road Legal Services
I am happy to share that I recently attended the International Forum on the Belt and Road Legal Services in Xiamen, held from March 30 to 31, as a legal expert representing the Maritime Silk Road initiative.
The forum brought together over 300 legal professionals, including experts from 25 Belt and Road partner countries, alongside officials from various judicial departments. Key discussions centered on strengthening cross-border stability, protecting intellectual property rights, and building more robust frameworks for mediation and arbitration to uphold the rule of law.
A major highlight was the establishment of the Belt and Road International Lawyers Association (BRILA), which marks a significant step in coordinating legal resources across the Belt and Road Initiative. As the first international professional organization of its kind, BRILA aims to enhance legal support for trade, investment, and cultural exchanges between participating countries.
I was honored to represent our firm at the forum and showcase our cross-border legal capabilities, built over 15 years of advising Western and Asian clients on international transactions. Among the topics discussed were the implications of rising tariffs, the urgency of diversifying trade routes, and the intensifying competition between regional markets.
It was a privilege to be part of these important discussions and to represent Singapore's voice in the evolving global legal dialogue.
ASEAN–EU Forum on Aviation Research and Innovation
The ASEAN–EU Forum on Aviation Research and Innovation (R&I) was another key event I attended recently, held from 25 to 27 March 2025 in Singapore.
Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers, the forum explored how aviation can evolve in an era of rapid technological and environmental transformation.
Discussions emphasized the need for stronger public-private collaboration in critical areas like AI automation and the energy transition—both essential to reshaping the future of aviation. As innovation accelerates, so does policymaking complexity, with the sector navigating challenges in aircraft design, sustainable fuels, labor shifts, air traffic integration, climate risks, and infrastructure readiness.
What struck me most—quite unexpectedly—was the emphasis on public-private engagement as a cornerstone for securing social license. In an industry built on consumer trust and safety, earning that trust isn’t a bonus; it’s a prerequisite for sustainable progress.
Grateful to have contributed to these timely and important conversations at the intersection of innovation, policy, and public trust in aviation.
Two other standout events caught my attention last week
First, I attended Drones & Uncrewed Asia (April 9–10)—a key gathering for the region’s UAV and uncrewed tech ecosystem. The event featured an impressive range of innovations, from next-gen drone applications to geospatial technologies, and highlighted how these solutions are being deployed across sectors including infrastructure, security, and environmental monitoring.
Then over the weekend, I visited the Singapore Yachting Festival (April 10–13) at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove—Asia’s largest yachting event. It was a stunning showcase of maritime innovation and lifestyle, featuring luxury vessels, marine tech, and networking opportunities across the regional yachting community.
Events
Shaping the Future of A.I.
Adding to the roster of exciting events, I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be attending and emceeing the upcoming Rafflesian Business Network (RBN) event, "Shaping the Future of A.I.", taking place on Wednesday, April 16, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Prudential Tower, Singapore.
It promises to be an insightful evening of discussions with experts on the future of A.I., lively networking, and great company. Looking forward to engaging in thought-provoking conversations!
Learn more about the event here.
IMDEX Asia 2025
IMDEX Asia 2025, held from May 6-8 at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, is a key event for the naval and maritime defence industry. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of technologies, from traditional sectors like shipbuilding and armaments to new innovations in cybersecurity, unmanned systems, and surveillance.
Learn more about IMDEX Asia 2025 here.
Australian Space Summit and Exhibition 2025
The Australian Space Summit & Exhibition will take place from May 27-28 at the International Convention Centre Sydney. This marks the event's fourth consecutive year, bringing together industry leaders to explore advancements in the space sector.
Learn more about the event here.
The Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium (AAM Asia)
The Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium (AAM Asia) will take place from September 16-18, 2025, at Aichi Sky Expo, Japan. The event will explore Asia’s evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, covering use cases, infrastructure, air traffic management (ATM/UTM), MRO, and regulations.
Learn more about the symposium here.
Summary
Financing & Investments: Bizcap Launches Singapore Operations, Targets Underserved SME Lending Market; Cambodia Joins ASEAN’s Regional Payment Connectivity Initiative; VistaJet Secures $1.3 Billion Funding Amid Market Challenges; SC Capital Partners Eyes Bid for Global Switch Amid Growing Data Centre Demand; Complaints Against Finfluencers Rise Amid Chocolate Finance Withdrawal Incident; and Vietjet Secures $300 Million Deal to Support Fleet Expansion
Environmental Sustainability: Qantas and Airbus Invest in SAF Innovation; Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Partner on Sugarcane-Based SAF Project in Queensland; EASA 2024 SAF Reference Prices; PD Forum Urges ICAO to Address CORSIA Credit Supply Issues; Airbus Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Technologies; Emirates and SL Metals Join Aviation Circularity Consortium; and Bangchak Adjusts SAF Payback Timeline, Eyes Mid-Year Production Start
Aviation: SITA and NEC Partner to Advance Digital Identity in Travel; India Passes Landmark Aviation Bill to Boost Aircraft Leasing Confidence; ANA Adopts Virtual Training Tools from Acron Aviation; Skymark to Launch Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity with Intelsat ESA; Air Seoul’s Financial Struggles Threaten Merger Plans; and Thai Airways Upgrades In-Flight Connectivity with Neo Space Group
Advanced Air Mobility: AutoFlight to Supply Advanced eVTOL Fleet to Hefei City; Xpeng AeroHT Secures Record $174M Loan for Flying Car Factory; SkyDrive Conducts Demo Flight of SD-05 eVTOL at Expo 2025 Osaka; and XTI Aerospace Unveils TriFan 600 Subscale Model at Avalon Airshow
Marine: NYK Orders First Methanol Dual-Fuel VLCC for Decarbonisation Efforts; Sapura Energy Secures RM 40M Contract for Offshore Maintenance Services; Perdana Petroleum Secures Multi-Year AHTS Charters from Hess; Temile Orders Dual-Fuel VLGC from HD Hyundai; and Sentinel Marine Orders New Hybrid Offshore Vessel
Space: China Expands Space Exploration, Commercial Sector; Bellatrix Aerospace to Open U.S. Manufacturing Facility; Satellite Data Reveals Major Crustal Displacement in Myanmar Earthquake; Philippines-EU Collaboration Boosts Satellite Technology Integration; and Keynote on SAR Technology at Australian Space Summit 2025
Financing & Investments
Australia-Singapore
Australian business lender Bizcap has officially launched in Singapore, marking its fourth market after Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The company offers fast, flexible loans to local SMEs, with funding amounts ranging from SGD 5,000 to SGD 500,000.
Even before launch, Bizcap funded over SGD 6 million and partnered with more than 100 local brokers and advisers.
💡Leveraging data analytics and open banking, the firm claims average loan assessments under four hours and plans to offer same-day funding. Upcoming products include caveat-secured loans and a revolving credit line.
Cambodia
The National Bank of Cambodia has officially joined the Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative, becoming the ninth ASEAN central bank to participate. The announcement was made during the launch of the second phase of the Malaysia-Cambodia QR payment linkage on April 8, 2025, at the ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
💡Originally formed in 2022 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, the RPC has since expanded to include Vietnam, Brunei, Lao PDR, and now Cambodia. The initiative aims to enhance cross-border payments across the region through QR-based and fast payment systems, benefiting SMEs, trade, and remittance flows by making transactions faster, cheaper, and more inclusive.
Malta-Singapore
Malta-registered VistaJet, operating under VistaJet Group Holding, has raised $1.3 billion, including $600 million from Singapore’s RRJ Capital and a $700 million senior secured loan due in 2031. The funds will primarily be used to repay existing debt.
💡Despite a global decline in private charter flight demand, VistaJet outperformed the market, with significant growth in Asia, driven by long-haul aircraft like the Global 7500.
Singapore
Singapore-based real estate investment manager SC Capital Partners is reportedly considering a bid for Global Switch, the British data centre group currently controlled by Chinese steelmaker Jiangsu Shagang Group. The potential deal, valued between $4 billion and $5 billion, comes amid increasing global demand for digital infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
💡SC Capital, backed by CapitaLand Investment, is working with advisers to acquire the London-based company, but talks are still ongoing, and no deal is guaranteed. Global interest in digital infrastructure has remained strong despite macroeconomic uncertainties, including the impact of U.S. tariffs and policies.
Singapore
Complaints to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) about financial influencers—or "finfluencers"—rose to eight in 2025, up from an annual average of five over the past five years. Most stemmed from two influencers’ comments on liquidating their investments on a financial platform, which preceded a spike in withdrawal requests from Chocolate Finance.
💡Minister of State Alvin Tan emphasized in Parliament that while finfluencers can support financial literacy, they must not provide unlicensed financial advice. He also noted that product disclosures may not have sufficiently informed users, and MAS is reviewing the platform’s compliance with risk management and disclosure standards.
Vietnam
Vietjet Air has finalized a $300 million financial agreement with AV AirFinance, part of a broader $4 billion aircraft financing initiative with leading U.S. financial institutions. The funds will aid Vietjet's fleet development plan, which includes the delivery of nearly 300 aircraft between 2025 and 2027.
In 2025, the airline will start receiving its first batch of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, part of a $24 billion deal for 200 aircraft announced in 2019. Vietjet is also in talks to expand this order.
💡Vietjet has also secured strategic partnerships with U.S. corporations such as GE, Pratt & Whitney, and Honeywell, valued at $50 billion. These agreements, along with potential negotiations worth $14 billion, include significant contracts for engines and technical services. Vietjet is also enhancing its tech partnerships with Microsoft, Apple, Google, and exploring collaboration with SpaceX.
Environmental Sustainability
Australia
Qantas and Airbus have invested A$15 million in Climate Tech Partners (CTP) to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development in Australia.
💡CTP will leverage the expertise of 12 partners to support start-ups in SAF and decarbonisation technologies. Through this partnership, Qantas and Airbus aim to scale SAF solutions, investing globally and locally. The initiative is part of their US$200 million fund launched in 2022.
Australia
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will partner with Brisbane-based Renewable Developments Australia (RDA) on a planned SAF facility near Charters Towers, Queensland. The project aims to produce up to 96 million litres of SAF annually from sugarcane-derived bioethanol, starting in 2029.
The fully integrated site will use renewable power generated from production by-products. Virgin and Qatar have signed an MoU to support SAF and low-carbon fuel use in Australia. Boeing is also backing the project with technical support.
💡The announcement follows Virgin’s separate SAF initiative with Viva Energy to supply blended fuel at Proserpine Airport between March and July 2025.
Europe-Global
EASA has released 2024 reference prices for SAF under the ReFuelEU Aviation programme. The prices show a decrease for conventional aviation fuel and biofuels, while synthetic and hydrogen-based fuels have become more expensive. SAF blending quotas start at 2% in 2024, aiming for 70% by 2050.
💡EASA’s prices will guide penalties for non-compliance and support mechanisms under the EU Emissions Trading System, with a detailed report due in September.
Global
The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum) has written to ICAO’s Technical Advisory Body (TAB), raising concerns about the risk of a shortfall in carbon credits eligible under the CORSIA offsetting scheme for airlines.
The group, representing emissions reduction project developers, warns that rigid crediting rules, lack of engagement, and complex procedures—particularly around host country approvals and insurance requirements—could discourage investment and limit credit availability. These issues may drive up costs for airlines and undermine confidence in the system.
💡The letter calls for a bilateral meeting with TAB, stressing that developers are critical to ensuring sufficient credit supply.
Global
Airbus has reaffirmed its dedication to hydrogen-powered flight with a new concept focused on fully electric aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells. This follows the shelving of its original ZEROe program. The new concept features four 2MW electric engines powered by liquid hydrogen, with testing set to begin in 2027 in collaboration with Air Liquide for hydrogen storage and distribution.
Alongside hydrogen, Airbus is developing a next-generation narrowbody aircraft for the late 2030s, capable of using 100% SAF and offering up to 30% better fuel efficiency. The company is exploring advanced propulsion systems like open fan engines and folding wings to enhance performance.
Airbus is involved in several research projects, including PACIFIC, focused on non-CO2 emissions like contrails, and CRYSTAL, a project in Canada to study SAF's impact on contrail formation. Additionally, Airbus is launching a SAF Book-and-Claim program to increase SAF adoption, starting with partners like SMBC and AerCap.
💡The Airbus Foundation has partnered with the Solar Impulse Foundation to support nature-based environmental solutions, using aerospace technology for global sustainability challenges.
Global
The Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC) has welcomed Emirates and Singapore-based SL Metals as its newest members, strengthening its push to decarbonize aviation supply chains through high-value circularity.
💡Emirates brings its sustainability-focused operations to the table, including cabin upcycling, sustainable material use, and waste reduction programs. SL Metals contributes regional expertise in aluminium alloy solutions for aerospace and other precision industries. Their addition follows the ACC’s launch of its 2050 Industry Roadmap.
Thailand
Bangchak Corporation now expects a five- to seven-year payback period for its 10-billion-baht ($288 million) investment in SAF, revising its earlier estimate of three to five years. Despite the adjustment, President Chaiwat Kovavisarach remains confident in the project's long-term profitability.
💡The SAF facility, which uses used cooking oil as feedstock, will begin trial operations on April 25. Commercial production is planned for mid-2025, initially reaching half of its 1 million litres per day capacity—aligned with a projected 5% SAF blend in Thailand based on 2019 consumption levels.
Aviation
Global
SITA has partnered with NEC to promote global adoption of digital identity solutions in travel. NEC will integrate its biometric authentication technology into SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem, enabling secure, real-time identity verification across systems. The framework gives travelers control over their data and ensures privacy.
💡The collaboration aims to address interoperability challenges and accelerate the use of biometric identity management, as highlighted by SITA’s 2024 report showing growing demand for such solutions. The partnership will enhance security and streamline passenger experiences across airports and airlines.
India
India’s Parliament has approved the “Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects” bill, aligning the country with the Cape Town Convention and easing aircraft repossession for global lessors. The move addresses concerns raised after the 2023 Go First bankruptcy, when lessors were blocked from reclaiming over 50 aircraft.
💡The new law is expected to lower leasing costs, boost investor confidence, and benefit both airlines and passengers in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
Japan
Acron Aviation has partnered with All Nippon Airways (ANA) to supply Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) and Virtual Flight Deck (VFD) systems. These tools will allow ANA to conduct pilot and maintenance training virtually, reducing dependence on physical simulators.
💡The VMT enables technicians to practice fault isolation tasks, while the VFD offers interactive flight deck simulations for system and procedure training. Accessible via tablet or computer, the systems aim to lower training costs and increase flexibility.
Japan
Skymark Airlines has selected Intelsat to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 10 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, becoming one of the first Asia-Pacific carriers to adopt Intelsat’s hybrid service using both GEO and LEO satellites.
💡The new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, under seven centimetres tall, will be factory-installed by Boeing, with the first aircraft delivery expected in 2026. The setup promises high-speed, low-latency internet access for passengers, combining Intelsat’s geostationary coverage with Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO network.
South Korea
According to ch-aviation, Air Seoul is facing severe financial distress, with debts reaching KRW179 billion (USD121 million) as of December 31, 2024. Auditors have cast doubt on its ability to continue operations, citing a "worsening" business environment sensitive to oil prices and exchange rates.
💡The airline’s current liabilities exceed assets by KRW225.8 billion (USD153 million), and it defaulted on a loan from parent company Asiana Airlines (OZ, Seoul Incheon) in January.
Thailand
Thai Airways has expanded its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Neo Space Group (NSG) to equip 80 aircraft with advanced In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), powered by SES’s Open Orbits™ satellite network. The upgrade, offering up to 200 Mbps, provides unlimited Wi-Fi and streaming for premium and Royal Orchid Plus® members. Retrofitting will begin with Boeing 777s in Q3 2025, followed by Airbus A321neos and Boeing 787s.
💡The system integrates Display Interactive’s Skywaves® and SkyFly, enhancing passenger engagement and operational efficiency.
Advanced Air Mobility
China
AutoFlight has signed a comprehensive agreement with the city of Hefei to supply a fleet of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, supporting the city’s low-altitude economic strategy. The deal includes cargo aircraft, emergency responders, and 5-seat passenger models, aimed at enhancing urban air logistics, emergency services, and aerial mobility.
💡As part of the agreement, AutoFlight will establish its East China headquarters in Feixi County, Hefei. The facility will support final assembly, testing, sales, and training operations.
China
Xpeng AeroHT announced it has secured a 1.26 billion yuan (~$174 million USD) syndicated loan—the largest ever in the flying car sector. The loan was provided by five major Chinese banks: China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, CITIC Bank, Bank of China, and Industrial Bank, which also acted as joint lead arrangers.
💡The funding will support the construction of Xpeng AeroHT’s intelligent manufacturing base, touted as the world’s first large-scale “flying car” factory. Under construction since October, the facility will feature automated workshops for cable installation, painting, flexible assembly, and R&D of composite materials and components
Japan
SkyDrive Inc., a Japan-based eVTOL manufacturer, successfully performed a demo flight of its SD-05 model aircraft on April 9 during the Media Day at Expo 2025 Osaka. The remotely piloted flight lasted about four minutes, reaching an altitude of around five meters above the Expo's Vertiport.
💡The SD-05 is part of the Smart Mobility EXPO segment under the Expo’s Future Society Showcase Project. This marks a key milestone ahead of planned point-to-point and circular flights scheduled for summer 2025.
USA-Australia
XTI Aerospace has debuted a subscale model of its TriFan 600 aircraft, named "Sparrow," at the Avalon Airshow in Melbourne, Australia. The model demonstrates the aircraft’s vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, featuring three operational fans and a mechanism for closing the aft fan.
Flight testing of the model will begin later this month to validate its performance and safety, particularly the aircraft's vertical takeoff and landing modes. The tests will confirm the accuracy of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis and the digital twin design.
💡The company has partnered with VStar 21, a pre-order customer, to discuss the aircraft’s potential in improving access to remote locations and saving lives in the Asia-Pacific region.
Marine
Japan
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has placed an order for its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude oil carrier (VLCC), set to be built by Nihon Shipyard. The 339.5-meter, 309,400 dwt vessel will utilize both methanol and conventional fuel oil, significantly reducing emissions.
💡Equipped with a shaft generator to generate electricity, the ship is designed to enhance energy efficiency and contribute to the decarbonisation of crude oil transport. The vessel is expected to be delivered in 2028 and will be chartered to Idemitsu Tanker.
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Perdana Petroleum has landed contracts to supply two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels, including crew and equipment, to Hess Malaysia. The three-year charters come with optional three-year extensions.
💡While contract values remain undisclosed, the deal adds to Perdana’s recent momentum, following a similar three-year barge charter secured with Shell last month.
Malaysia
Sapura Energy has been awarded a RM 40 million ($9 million) contract for offshore maintenance, construction, and modification services in Peninsular Malaysia. The contract, awarded to Sapura Fabrication, includes a six-month term with an option for a six-month extension.
💡The scope of work covers topside maintenance, facility improvements, riser and pig trap system maintenance, and project management for both offshore and onshore activities
Nigeria-South Korea
Nigerian shipping firm Temile Development Company has signed a deal with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for one firm and one optional very large gas carrier (VLGC), each with 88,000 cu m capacity and dual-fuel LPG propulsion. Valued at around $250 million, the first vessel is due in Q1 2028.
💡The order will expand Temile’s gas fleet to at least three vessels, adding to its offshore support fleet and two midsize gas carriers already in service with Nigeria LNG and Vitol.
Scotland-China
Aberdeen-based Sentinel Marine has ordered a new 65-meter multipurpose energy support vessel from China’s Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding, with options for three more. Scheduled for delivery in Q2 2027, the vessel will serve UK, Dutch, and Danish emergency response needs and feature hybrid propulsion, a fast rescue craft, and optional work-to-work gangway.
💡The move follows Singapore’s Cyan Renewables’ acquisition of a controlling stake in Sentinel earlier this year.
Space
China
China has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for planetary exploration focused on the search for extraterrestrial life and planetary habitability. Upcoming missions include the Tianwen-3 Mars sample return (2028), Tianwen-4’s exploration of Jupiter and Callisto (2029), a Venus atmospheric study (2033), and a Mars research station planned for 2038.
The most ambitious mission targets Neptune in 2039, with a nuclear-powered probe to study its atmosphere and moon Triton, which shows potential cryovolcanism.
💡China’s commercial space sector is also growing, with Beijing Ziwei Yutong Technology planning crewed orbital flight tests by 2027-2028, and Beijing Lanying Xingtong Technology developing a satellite network for Bluetooth IoT connectivity, with a mid-2025 launch scheduled.
India-USA
Indian satellite propulsion maker Bellatrix Aerospace announced plans on April 10 to open a manufacturing facility in the U.S. in the coming months. The facility will focus on localized production, testing, and delivery of propulsion systems to enable quicker turnarounds and closer collaboration with U.S. clients.
💡Founded in 2015, Bellatrix's electric hall effect thruster has been used in missions for India’s space agency, along with a propulsion system that uses a less toxic alternative to hydrazine.
Japan-Myanmar
Japan’s Geospatial Information Authority (GSI) has reported significant crustal displacement along a 400-kilometer stretch of Myanmar’s Sagaing Fault after the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Using high-resolution satellite data, GSI observed ground shifts of up to six meters—northward on the western side and southward on the eastern side. This slippage, far greater than Japan’s 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, highlights the immense tectonic energy released.
💡With similar inland fault structures in Japan, the findings emphasize the importance of satellite technology in seismic understanding, infrastructure resilience planning, and rapid-response efforts in tectonically active areas.
Philippines-EU
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) recently hosted a delegation from the EU Council of Asia-Pacific Working Party (COASI) and the European Union Delegation. Central to the visit was the National Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme for the Philippines (CopPhil), which leverages data from the EU's Copernicus satellite system for disaster risk reduction, environmental monitoring, and climate change adaptation.
💡The program includes the launch of Southeast Asia’s first Copernicus Data Centre in October 2024 and the rollout of Earth observation services like land cover mapping and coastal monitoring. PhilSA, in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is also investing in capacity building through training and scholarships.
Singapore-Australia
At the Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2025, Sang-Ho Yun, director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore’s Remote Sensing Lab, will deliver a keynote on the transformative role of next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technologies in disaster monitoring and climate resilience. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in global disaster response, including Typhoon Haiyan, the Türkiye-Syria earthquake, and the Beirut explosion, Yun will highlight how SAR and InSAR technologies are revolutionizing emergency responses with cloud-penetrating, day-and-night satellite imaging.
💡Yun will explore SAR’s applications in urban flood mapping, sustainable agriculture, and post-disaster assessments, emphasizing the strategic importance of stable national infrastructure for ongoing SAR-based monitoring. He will also underline the value of international collaboration, reinforcing the growing role of space-based remote sensing in global crisis management and geospatial decision-making.
**Nothing in this article is intended to be or should be construed as legal or financial advice.**