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WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

WEF2025: ASEAN, Even Stronger Together

Building on its strong economic growth of 4.7% in 2024, ASEAN is seeking to boost labour productivity to maintain its competitiveness amid intensifying geo-economic competition.

How can the region leverage its diversity and deepen collaboration with partners to strengthen the third largest population bloc in the world?
Wed Jan 22 2025
Google launches AI initiatives at Malaysia’s National AI Office opening

Google launches AI initiatives at Malaysia’s National AI Office opening

The initiatives aim to enhance productivity and policy-making through generative AI, said the tech giant in a press release today.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Malaysian Media Council bill to be tabled for first reading - Fahmi

Malaysian Media Council bill to be tabled for first reading - Fahmi

The bill experienced a brief delay due to a request from Malaysian Productivity Corporation for it to undergo a Regulatory Impact Analysis.
Mon Oct 28 2024
It's About YOUTH: Rethinking the workplace for the younger generation

It's About YOUTH: Rethinking the workplace for the younger generation

Celine Ting (@celinetingkl) from OpenAcademy and Anas Hayyan (@anashayyan) from Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI) discuss strategies for retaining and developing today's workforce, with a focus on meeting Gen Z's expectations while boosting productivity. #ItsAboutYOUth
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist

Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist

Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024
AI to drive Malaysia’s future growth, transform industries and public services - Gobind

AI to drive Malaysia’s future growth, transform industries and public services - Gobind

Gobind Singh says the potential for AI to enhance productivity, streamline processes and unlock new avenues for growth is immense.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Improving workplace productivity requires a holistic approach to employee health and well-being

Improving workplace productivity requires a holistic approach to employee health and well-being

Leadership is crucial to fostering a mental health-friendly workplace.
Sun Oct 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security

[COLUMNIST] Agriculture sector need more than subsidies to boost productivity and food security

To increase agricultural productivity, a combination of financial, logistical, and technological supportsisneeded.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC

Malaysia to spearhead multi-country initiatives to raise SMEs productivity - MPC

Malaysia is set to spearhead several multi-country initiatives, including workshops and conferences focused on regulatory reforms, productivity enhancement via artificial intelligence (AI), and modern
Wed May 29 2024
[COLUMNIST] Bosses should consider WFH in trying times

[COLUMNIST] Bosses should consider WFH in trying times

Flexible working arrangements, compliments for a job well done and extra time-off are some of the strong incentives that can definitely boost employees engagement and productivity.
Mon Mar 04 2024
The four-day week looks here to stay

The four-day week looks here to stay

While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF

Employers ready for progressive wage policy, but some housekeeping needed - MEF

Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said higher wages based on increase of productivity among workers will lure more investors to the country.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?

Brazil wants farmers to help save the Amazon. Will it work?

Farmers would be encouraged to invest subsidized loans in either improving pasture productivity or converting pasture into cropland.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

Malaysia ranks 27th in 2023 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking

Malaysia's improvement were mainly backed by its economic recovery, investment growth and bright spots in exchange rate stability.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Artificial intelligence a driving force for ASEAN economic growth - SAS

Artificial intelligence a driving force for ASEAN economic growth - SAS

With AI's ability to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and foster innovation, it has become a crucial tool for businesses.
Tue May 23 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025