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Minister Outlines 10-Point Action Plan to Strengthen SME Support with Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7, 2026 — The Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), Steven Sim Chee Keong, recently met with 16 top executives from the Association of Banks in .... read more

TAIPEI, April 7 — Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has recognized 152 teams and projects at its “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards,” highlighting the company’s growing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) innovation. Now in its third year, the awards saw a significant rise in participation, attracting 1,504 entries from teams across Asia, the Americas and Europe—five times more than during its inaugural edition. The honored projects covered a wide range of sustainability efforts, including nitrogen safety initiatives in Vietnam, zero-carbon cleaning solutions in China, and exoskeleton-assisted equipment deployment in the Czech Republic. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the awards platform enables employees worldwide to share ESG outcomes while encouraging business units to translate innovative practices into tangible results. “Through the Sustainability Awards platform, Foxconn colleagues around the world can share outcomes of ESG initiatives. This also encourages all units to transform innovative practices into tangible results, making sustainability not just a goal, but a part of daily operations,” he said. The awards ceremony was held at the company’s Shenzhen campus, which has been designated a Lighthouse factory by the World Economic Forum for its advanced manufacturing capabilities. Nearly 500 employees and supply chain partners from around the world attended the event, both in person and virtually. The ceremony also recognized contributions from key partners, including STMicroelectronics, Murata Manufacturing, and Winbond Electronics. In addition, participants took part in a summit roundtable discussion, exchanging views on Foxconn’s sustainability strategy and the future of ESG development across its global operations. /PRNewswire/

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Honors 152 Of Its Own And Suppliers In 3rd Annual Sustainability Awards

TAIPEI, April 7 — Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has recognized 152 teams and projects at its “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards,” highlighting the company’s growing commitment to environmental, social .... read more

Adela Ida Jiram Elected MSPTM President, First Sarawakian Iban Woman to Hold Post

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Biomedical scientist Adela Ida Jiram has been elected president of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), becoming the first Sarawakian and Iban .... read more

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, 6 APRIL -- Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media officially announce the details of The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations. The premier summit will take place on April 10, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Thiskyhall Convention Center, Sala Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City. The event will convene over 450 business leaders, investors, and policy advisors to analyze Vietnam's 2026 economic trajectory and discuss strategies to convert internal resilience into long-term growth momentum in a new era. Under the theme "Resilience and Expectations," the program provides a comprehensive global perspective on critical geopolitical shifts, including Middle East tensions and U.S. tariff policies, which are reshaping global supply chains, trade flows, and investment. In this landscape, Vietnam's new leadership and a wave of robust policy reforms - focusing on technology, green energy, and domestic capacity building - are pushing the economy beyond its comfort zone toward the ambitious goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045. International speakers, policymakers, trade association representatives, and captains of industry will share diverse insights and provocative discussions centered on a pivotal question: Can Vietnam successfully transform its proven resilience into sustainable growth drivers for 2026 and the 2026–2030 period? To address this, the summit focuses on two pillars: Economic Resilience amid short-to-medium-term challenges and Catalyzing New Growth Drivers. Business and economic resilience face tangible headwinds in 2026. Vietnamese enterprises continue to navigate geopolitical volatility, fragmented supply chains, tightening monetary and fiscal policies in major economies, and disruptive technological shifts. These factors demand superior risk management and strategic diversification of markets, supply chains, products, and capital flows to maintain competitiveness. Conversely, Vietnam's growth engine is being reinforced by institutional reforms, infrastructure investment, green energy development, and AI-driven transformation. The Year Ahead 2026 focuses on how Vietnamese firms can accelerate velocity, boost productivity, and restructure growth models to seize opportunities rather than merely defending against risks. The speaker lineup for The Year Ahead 2026 features high-profile figures from both domestic and international arenas, spanning geoeconomics, diplomacy, banking and finance, supporting industries, and sector leaders. This diverse assembly ensures attendees gain a multi-dimensional perspective: from the overarching global economic and geopolitical landscape to the highly granular operational and strategic decisions shaping Vietnamese enterprises today. /PRNewswire/

Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media to Host “The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations”

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, 6 APRIL — Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media officially announce the details of The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations. The .... read more

Ewon Launches Norcy BeautyLab’s Third Factory

KUDAT: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Ewon Benedick, today officiated the opening of the third factory of Norcy BeautyLab Sdn. Bhd. in .... read more

Strong ‘A’ for Steven Sim’s First 100 Days, says SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6, 2026 — Small and Medium Enterprises Association (SAMENTA) has awarded a solid “A” to Steven Sim for his first 100 days as Minister of Entrepreneur Development .... read more

3–5 June 2026 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, 3–5 June 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to redefine the future of energy, driving the next phase of global energy transition. Reflecting this shift, the Energy .... read more

Korea’s AI-Driven Healthcare Technologies Take Centre Stage at the upcoming WHX Bangkok 2026

BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea’s groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and .... read more

Precision Aviation Group Expands Safran Electrical & Power Authorized Repair Center Network to Five Global Facilities

ATLANTA, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading global provider of aftermarket aviation and aerospace services, today announced that EFIX and PAG Australia have been added .... read more

Young Financial Planners Association Hosts Inaugural Financial Education Forum with Over 170 Participants

HONG KONG, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Young Financial Planners Association (YFPA) successfully held its inaugural “YFPA Financial Education Forum – Money Monkey FinEd Forum” on 28 March 2026 .... read more

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