Midea Targets US$1.5 Bln Revenue In APAC By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Midea is building unstoppable momentum toward its ambition of becoming the world’s No.1 smart home appliance company with a target of US$1.5 billion sales revenue in Asia-Pacific (APAC) by 2028.

Malaysia Committed To Making ASEAN Digital Economy Framework A Reality – MITI Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to making the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) a reality, ensuring its implementation delivers tangible benefits for people and businesses.

Swiss Investments In Malaysia Rise After MEEPA Signing

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Ahmad Erwan Othman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The inflow of investments from Switzerland into Malaysia has increased following the signing of the EFTA-Malaysia Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Final Day Of AEM To Focus On AITIGA's New Package

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India will endeavour to reduce its surging trade deficit with Southeast Asian countries when they meet at the 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-India Consultations here today.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Midea’s AI-powered Lighthouse Factory Drives Green Manufacturing In Asia-Pacific

CHONGQING, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Midea’s Chongqing Chiller Factory, the world’s first fully AI-powered chiller “lighthouse factory”, is spearheading smart and green manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific and helping global partners achieve low-carbon transformation. 

Agilent’s Penang Smart Factory Gains Global Recognition For Industry 4.0 Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Agilent Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s smart factory in Penang has been recognised as a global leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and McKinsey & Company.

HCL Group, UpLink Launch Water Resilience Challenge To Drive Innovation 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Global conglomerate HCL Group and UpLink, the early-stage innovation platform of the World Economic Forum (WEF), have launched the fourth challenge under the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, aimed at enhancing global water resilience.

Do Not Underestimate The Importance Of JS-SEZ – PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the significance of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), describing it as an extraordinary model of cross-border cooperation that sets a new benchmark for bilateral economic collaboration.

WEF Report: 65 Pct Of Countries Improve Energy Transition Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 Energy Transition Index showed the fastest progress since pre-COVID-19, with 65 per cent of surveyed countries improving and 28 per cent advancing across all core dimensions of energy system performance -- security, sustainability and equity.

Sarawak Reaffirms Stand As Southeast Asia Clean Energy Leader At UK Conference

KUCHING, June 6 (Bernama) -- Sarawak has reaffirmed its position as Southeast Asia's clean energy leader, sharing the state’s vision for its energy plans at the Energy Export Conference (EEC) 2025 in Aberdeen, United Kingdom (UK).

Rising Demand For Caregivers Highlights Long-term Care Economics - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The growing demand for carers and long-term care services is underscoring the need for sustainable care funding and better economic support for caregiving, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said.