Structural glass: Rise of facade articulation

A new wave of sinuous, glass-clad architecture is spreading across Asia, powered by advances in glassmaking machinery and processing, writes Rohan Gunasekera…

Asia’s beverage packaging: what’s next?

Packaging in Asia’s beverage industry has become a key brand differentiator, as producers rethink formats amid sustainability and premiumisation, writes Yogender Singh Malik…

Low‑E coatings: powering efficiency across Asia’s glass plants

Asia has become the fastest-growing market for energy-efficient glass in the world, reports Jahir Ahmed, thanks to low-emissivity glass and advanced coatings…

Government policy: Regulatory hurdles and compliance

Asian governments are tightening environmental, trade and quality rules across the glass industry, making compliance central to competitiveness and market access, notes Jahir Ahmed…

Tech Focus: AI in glass manufacturing

Increasingly, glassmakers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity and quality, writes Rohan Gunasekera…

Country Focus: Egypt – A flat glass centre

Increasing construction activity, abundant raw materials and expanded export capacity have made Egypt a key centre for flat glass manufacturing in MENA…