Round Table China APEC Next Gen: tech and sustainability
Oct 30, 2025
Join Chen Xiaobin, a 2025 APEC Summit delegate and AI investor, along with Laura Nguyen, founding partner at GenAI Fund, as they explore the dynamic synergy of technology and sustainability. They discuss the evolution from Web2 to Web3, emphasizing data privacy and decentralization. Insights into China-Vietnam tech collaboration in AI and robotics shed light on cross-border partnerships. The duo also addresses young entrepreneurs' strengths, sharing advice on navigating challenges and fostering sustainable practices in a rapidly digitalizing world.
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Tech And Sustainability As Twin Engines
- The Asia-Pacific blends technology and sustainability as twin engines driving future growth.
- APEC acts as a testing ground where innovation meets responsibility across economies.
On-The-Ground At Busan
- Laura Nguyen described attending APEC in Busan as part of the Vietnam delegation while working on Avalanche's expansion.
- She combined VC and country-level ecosystem work during the summit.
Web3 Versus Web2 In Plain Terms
- Chen Xiaobin contrasted Web2's centralized platforms with Web3's decentralized, user-controlled foundations.
- He used Uber, TikTok and data custody examples to explain the shift.