On reaching sustainable development goals To what extent are sustainability goals tied to the success of a business? ROBERT OPP: Sustainability does not necessarily contrast with long-term profit; however, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have provided a global framework to address this significant challenge. The SDGs are different from anything I have seen in the past. There…
On how conventional banks are integrating digital solutions How would you assess the potential of digital banking to boost financial inclusion in developing economies? MICHEAL GORRIZ: In Africa, where Standard Chartered opened eight digital banks in 2018-19, the cost to serve is a crucial determining factor when offering banking services. A large part of the continent is underbanked primarily…
On utilising technology to link smaller players to the supply chain How can artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions support the growth of the burgeoning micro-, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) segment in Asia? RACHEL BARGER: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve their local markets, but many aspire to do business on a larger scale. However, their growth…
On social, economic and human development Which main structural challenges to the Malaysian economy are being addressed by the government’s Shared Prosperity Vision 2030? MAHATHIR MOHAMAD: We need an effective policy to promote inclusive and sustainable growth. As long as economic disparities exist in the country, some people will feel unhappy and may even reject the government. We are doing our…
2019 sees the peak of refining capacity increase in the past 4 decades, most of which are from Southeast and East Asian region. How will refining and petrochemical players in the Southeast Asia region navigate the dynamics of the market? What's the impact of IMO 2020 policies and how will their investment strategies change? What are the technology advances and best practices we can apply to optimize…
When and Where? 01 - 03 October 2019 Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Why the organiser thinks you might be interested: Fostering deep insights into the latest development happening in the expanding Islamic digital economy. The conference aims to become the exclusive expanding Islamic digital economy reference in the Muslim World and beyond. Facilitate business…
This summit aims to unite senior level executives from shopping malls, department stores, brand owners, online retailers, banks, technological leaders to network, share insights & experiences & career thinking on retail trends as well as embrace the innovations. Key themes: "Understanding Customer expectation", "Going Truly Omni-Channel", "Digitizing the physical store", "Re-engineering…
Between 2007 and 2017, countries in Southeast Asia region have had 7.6 per cent annual GDP growth. Labour productivity has grown, outpacing the global average. Yet grave challenges exist such as pervasive poverty, vulnerability in employment, and wide gender gaps. The theme for this year, ‘Redefining Safety Practices in the Smart Connected World’ will reflect on why safety professionals need to…
The event is also part of Escom's Hospitality Asia events series, which contains 6 major brands including Hospitality Philippines Conference (HPC), Hospitality Indonesia Conference（HIC), Hospitality Vietnam Conference (HVC) Hotel Investment and Networking Conference Myanmar (HINC Myanmar) and HMC. Hospitality Malaysia Conference (HMC 2018) attracted over 200 hospitality professionals in Malaysia…
On how the market is adjusting to new trade and technology trends Where do you see opportunities for Malaysian exporters to benefit from the US-China trade war? WAN LATIFF WAN MUSA: The US and China together account for 25% of Malaysia’s global trade, thereby making the ongoing dispute a concern. Although we have yet to observe a major negative impact on business conditions, we are closely…
