INNOVATION is the cornerstone of progress that moves civilizations throughout history. However, if you focus on the landscape of Southeast Asia, with its rich cultural diversity and thriving economies, a glaring gap in innovation emerges. This makes us wonder why Southeast Asian countries are struggling despite their vibrant SME sector. Let’s explore this further and envision a Southeast… Source link

AS the research on microplastics and human health advances, it becomes increasingly crucial to understand the implications and harmful effects microplastics may have on our well-being. Recent research developments show potential risks associated with microplastic exposure. As highlighted by the United Nations… Source link

[This is a sponsored article with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia.] Every now and then, accusations or infringement cases crop up around brands “stealing” or “copying” another’s creative work, design, or even name. One noteworthy case of this happened in 2001, when ChipsMore, the British chocolate chip cookies brand, successfully sued the Malaysian ‘ChipsPlus’… Source link

IN AN era where sustainability has become a cornerstone of global business practices, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) stands as a guiding light for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to thrive in the global marketplace. With Maybank myimpact SME, an initiative designed to assist SMEs in navigating the… Source link

As a part of its partnership with the German Federal Association for SME’s (BVMW), IFZA was the Diamond sponsor of the association’s key annual event, Zukunftstag, in Berlin. Playing host to thousands of German business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors, as well as German Government Ministers and Heads of State from Thailand and Malaysia, Zukunftstag is the premier event for SMEs in the… Source link

Hang Seng Bank has unveiled the HK$33bn SME Power Up Fund, to support the growth, cross-boundary development, and sustainable progression of Hong Kong’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Among the local SMEs that Hang Seng is serving, over half of its SME customers have sustained partnerships exceeding a decade, and more than 60% of new customers are start-up ventures, according to… Source link

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 BlackBerry Limited officially opened a world-class Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Kuala Lumpur today at a ceremony officiated by Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, The Honorable Mary Ng, and… Source link

UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller and the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, signed a Basic Cooperation Agreement – a landmark document outlining the terms and conditions for the provision of UNIDO’s technical assistance.  “I am confident that this important step in our cooperation will further reinforce the… Source link