Tag: ASEAN

AI Will Redefine Universities, Not Replace Them – Zambry

AI Will Redefine Universities, Not Replace Them - Zambry

SEPANG, July 23 — Artificial intelligence (AI) will not eliminate the role of universities but will fundamentally redefine their purpose, requiring higher education institutions to produce graduates who can create opportunities, drive innovation and shape the nation’s future, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Diraja Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said. Delivering the keynote address at the […]

Asia-Pacific Foreign Ministers raise global challenges at ASEAN Meeting in Manila

Asia-Pacific Foreign Ministers raise global challenges at ASEAN Meeting in Manila

ISTANBUL, JULY 23 — Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday highlighted various global challenges during the countries’ Post-Ministerial Conference with ASEAN in the Philippine capital, Manila, reported Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed support for ASEAN’s unity and core role, saying Japan wants to strengthen cooperation in areas of […]

ASEAN, India reaffirm commitment to strengthen long-term partnership

ASEAN, India reaffirm commitment to strengthen long-term partnership

WASHINGTON: ASEAN and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their long-standing partnership, with foreign ministers from both sides discussing the direction of cooperation in trade, connectivity, maritime security and people-to-people ties, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. At the Post-Ministerial Conference in conjunction with the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa P. […]

IME 2026 to Drive ASEAN’s Smart Manufacturing Future in Bangkok

IME 2026 to Drive ASEAN's Smart Manufacturing Future in Bangkok

BANGKOK, July 20 – Thailand is set to strengthen its position as Southeast Asia’s manufacturing hub with the Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia (IME 2026), taking place from July 22 to 24 at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok. Held under Thailand’s “Thailand 4.0” strategy and Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy Model, the expo aims […]

PM Anwar Reaffirms Malaysia–Timor-Leste Ties During Banquet for President Ramos-Horta

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an afternoon banquet in honour of Timor-Leste President Dr. José Ramos-Horta, who is on a special visit to Malaysia, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples. Anwar said Malaysia highly values its close relationship with Timor-Leste as a neighbouring nation and a member of the ASEAN family, emphasizing the importance of fostering regional ties based on solidarity, mutual respect, and shared responsibility in maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity across the region. During the banquet, both leaders exchanged views on expanding cooperation in several key areas, including economic and trade development, strategic investments, human capital development, education, and technical training. They also explored new opportunities for collaboration that could drive sustainable economic growth while creating broader opportunities for the younger generations of both countries. Anwar expressed confidence that the strong partnership between Malaysia and Timor-Leste would continue to deepen, contributing not only to the welfare and progress of both nations but also to the advancement of ASEAN as a whole. President Ramos-Horta is currently undertaking a special visit to Malaysia aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and exploring avenues for greater regional cooperation.  -- MINUTESMY  -- SOURCE : FB ANWAR IBRAHIM 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hosted an afternoon banquet in honour of Timor-Leste President Dr. José Ramos-Horta, who is on a special visit to Malaysia, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples. Anwar said Malaysia highly values its close relationship […]

Guangzhou International Arbitration Court Opens Vietnam Liaison Office to Support China-Vietnam Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 12 -- The Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) has officially opened the Vietnam Liaison Office of the Guangzhou International Arbitration Court in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a new step in strengthening China–Vietnam arbitration cooperation and supporting businesses engaged in cross-border commerce and investment. The launch comes as economic ties between China and Vietnam continue to deepen. Bilateral trade exceeded US$250 billion in 2025, with Vietnam remaining China's largest trading partner within ASEAN. Under the Belt and Road Initiative, cooperation between the two countries has expanded across sectors including renewable energy, digital economy, infrastructure and cross-border investment. As commercial exchanges increase, so does demand for efficient, predictable and enforceable dispute resolution services. The Vietnam Liaison Office is designed to respond to this growing need by providing businesses with easier access to arbitration-related information, procedural guidance and dispute resolution support. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mark Feldman, President of the Guangzhou International Arbitration Court, said the office reflects GZAC's commitment to providing arbitration services closer to users and supporting the evolving needs of companies operating across borders. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, the office will serve as a regional platform for Chinese and Vietnamese businesses seeking professional dispute resolution services. It will draw on GZAC's experience in international arbitration, digital dispute resolution and cross-border case administration. GZAC has continued to expand its international presence in recent years. In 2025, it handled 877 foreign-related cases with a total disputed amount exceeding US$1.8 billion. Parties came from 22 countries and regions, while the institution has served users from 67 jurisdictions worldwide. Nearly 40 percent of the members of its current arbitration committee are foreign nationals or professionals from Hong Kong and Macao, representing six jurisdictions. GZAC is also a pioneer in digital dispute resolution. As one of the first official global partners of the APEC Collaborative Framework for Online Dispute Resolution (APEC-ODR), it operates an online dispute resolution platform that integrates negotiation, mediation and arbitration services. The platform supports real-time translation in eight languages and has handled more than 1,000 cases involving claims exceeding RMB10 billion. Through its Vietnam Liaison Office, GZAC plans to deepen engagement with arbitration institutions and legal service providers across Vietnam and ASEAN, contributing to a more efficient environment for cross-border trade and investment. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC)

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 12 — The Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) has officially opened the Vietnam Liaison Office of the Guangzhou International Arbitration Court in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a new step in strengthening China–Vietnam arbitration cooperation and supporting businesses engaged in cross-border commerce and investment. The launch comes as economic ties between China […]

PRIME MINISTER OFFICIATES TNB’S ETCON26, REINFORCES MALAYSIA’S COMMITMENT TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE AND AI-READY ENERGY FUTURE

KUALA LUMPUR , Jun 6 -- The second day of Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, officially launched the conference, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment towards advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem. Building on the momentum of the inaugural conference held in 2023, which marked the launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) by the Prime Minister, ETCon26 highlighted the importance of advancing energy transition in tandem with economic growth, technological innovation and regional collaboration to ensure long-term national competitiveness and sustainable development. The conference also underscored Malaysia’s continued progress in expanding renewable energy capacity, with TNB playing a pivotal role in advancing the NETR aspiration through contributions in large-scale solar development and continued investments in modernising the national grid through incorporation of digital technologies. PM Witnesses Landmark Renewable Energy Agreement Between TNB and DayOne A key highlight of the day was the witnessing of a document exchange formalising a Bilateral Energy Supply Contract (BESC) under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) between TNB and DayOne, a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform. The agreement reflected Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to advance digital innovation and sustainable energy, aligned with long-term decarbonisation goals under the NETR. The arrangement, which supports Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 agenda, integrates large-scale solar generation with battery energy storage systems, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of renewable energy for energy-intensive digital operations. High-Level Ministerial Dialogue Complementing the day two highlights was a high-level Ministerial Dialogue themed “Powering Malaysia's Next Growth Chapter: Energy, Economy & Digital in Sync”, bringing together Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof; Minister of Economy, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir; and Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo. The dialogue explored how a whole-government approach can unlock sustainable economic growth and strengthen Malaysia’s AI-ready competitiveness, including better alignment across power system planning, digital infrastructure, industrial policy and talent development. It also reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration to advance Malaysia’s energy transition, while strengthening ETCon26’s role as a platform where energy, economic and digital policymakers converge to support a more aligned and future-focused national agenda. Navigating ASEAN’s Energy Future Also taking centre stage in day two’s discussions were in-depth conversations on the future of energy in ASEAN, where panellists explored the growing importance of cross-border energy trade, regulatory harmonisation, sustainable financing and nuclear technologies as the region accelerates towards a more interconnected, digital and low-carbon future. One of the key sessions, “ASEAN Power Grid: From MOUs to Megawatts”, examined ASEAN’s readiness to operationalise multilateral power trade at scale, while identifying the concrete policy, infrastructure and regulatory actions required to realise a truly integrated regional power system. Another prominent dialogue, “Fueling AI’s Hunger: Powering ASEAN’s Next Era of Growth”, explored the preparedness of ASEAN’s current energy systems to meet the rapidly rising electricity demand driven by AI, digitalisation and data centres, while remaining aligned with energy transition and decarbonisation goals. The conference also featured strong discussions on the future role of nuclear energy through the session “Next-Generation Nuclear: Pioneering the Future”. Experts and industry leaders assessed the readiness of advanced nuclear technologies and the conditions required to make them commercially viable and widely deployable, consequently becoming an alternative source of clean energy to cater for the increasing energy demand in the ASEAN region. These discussions underscored the need for stronger regional cooperation, interconnected grids and coordinated policy frameworks in ensuring ASEAN can achieve long-term energy security, economic resilience and sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global landscape. At this juncture, TNB’s role as a prominent industry player remains critical in advancing and facilitating cross-border connectivity initiatives to support the accelerated energy transition agenda in the region. Powering the Next Phase of Energy Growth The next phase of the energy industry will be shaped by digitalisation and the rapid expansion of AI-driven industries, driving continued growth in electricity demand. Emerging load segments, particularly data centres, require stable and low-carbon electricity supply, with TNB currently supporting 36 operational data centres with electricity supply capacity of approximately 4.5GW. Against this backdrop, Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to increase renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2050 or earlier, supporting the growth of an AI-driven economy while accelerating decarbonisation efforts under the NETR. “As energy demand from AI and digital industries continues to accelerate globally, ETCon26 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to emerge as a regional leader in advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem. Through stronger multilateral collaboration, grid modernisation and clean energy innovation, Malaysia is well-positioned to power ASEAN’s next chapter of sustainable growth,” said TNB Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid. About ETCon26 Organised by TNB, ETCon26 serves as a regional platform that convenes policymakers, industry leaders, investors, academics and innovators to accelerate collaboration and actionable outcomes in the energy transition agenda. The conference brings together approximately 80 speakers from Malaysia and around the world, representing diverse sectors including energy, technology, finance, policy and infrastructure. Centred on the theme “Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition”, ETCon26 is anchored on three content pillars, namely Energy for AI, AI for Energy and Energy Transition for People. -- MINUTESMY

KUALA LUMPUR , Jun 6 — The second day of Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, officially launched the conference, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment towards advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem. Building on the momentum of the inaugural conference held […]