Medical technology is witnessing revolutionization that comes together with IR4.0. While data and analytic has played a significant role in healthcare, we should not distinguish the adoption of other crucial technologies. The pandemic has proven how essential integrating technologies in your healthcare business is, and now in the post-pandemic, we should have a greater chance to innovate and integrate…
− Governments and companies have signed pledges and bans to limit plastic waste − Recycled packaging could eventually supplant virgin plastic production − Innovative waste-management systems work to transform pollution into added value − Recent studies offer sustainable alternatives to help break down existing waste As an increasing number of countries ban single-use plastics, waste…
– Recent floods in emerging markets highlight the need for resilience strategies – Human and economic loss will increase as climate change advances – Drones, data and artificial intelligence can enhance preparedness and response – Farmers are turning to ancient techniques to grow flood-resistant food As climate change causes sea levels to rise to unprecedented levels, governments and…
Despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia’s increasingly diversified economy exceeded 3% growth in 2021 and is forecast to surpass 5% growth starting in 2022. With a robust manufacturing and services offering, some 40% of jobs in the country linked to export activities and a trade-to-GDP ratio above 130% over the last 12 years, Malaysia has a demonstrated openness to trade and investment. Grounded…
– China’s “zero-Covid” strategy is limiting output and suppressing consumer demand – The slowdown is also weighing on demand in countries that export to China – Commodities exporters have remained comparatively resilient – There is the opportunity for emerging markets to fill gaps in global supply chains With China’s economy slowing on the back of a strict Covid-19 containment…
- New report finds 8% of Asia-Pacific companies are working towards net-zero emissions goals - The Asia-Pacific region is particularly at risk from the effects of climate change - A growing number of companies are seeking to demonstrate climate leadership - Regional pacesetters are driving innovative approaches to achieving net-zero targets A recent report found that relatively few companies…
The summit taking place in Malaysia, will reflect the latest tendencies and recent application changes in the AI Voice Recognition space in the APAC market. Discover AI VoiceTech application in all industry sectors, from Banks, Call centers, Retail & Ecommerce companies, Hospitals, Telecom and Insurance companies and much more. Join your peers to learn, share, and learn the latest trends and technologies…
– Saudi Arabia sees recentlandmark issuanceof ESG-related sukuk – Key jurisdictions registergrowth insustainable instruments in 2021 – ESG-linked sukuk projected to grow in 2022even as broader sukuk growth moderates Earlier this month Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank closed a $750m “sustainability” sukuk (Islamic bond), the latest in a wave of high-profile…
"The coronavirus has not only cost billions of ringgit in losses for the Malaysian economy but also forced many to restructure their business or even close shop." 'Revitalising Key Sectors', The Star, August 2021 In commemoration of Star Media Group’s 50th anniversary the StarBiz Summit is the grand finale of the group’s #digitalXdata 2021 events. As the #digitalXdata MAIN EVENT…
– South-east Asian countries are relaxing border restrictions to drive a rebound in tourism – Some quarantine requirements have been abolished for selected vaccinated travellers – Vaccination levels, both abroad and at home, remain key to tourism revival plans After 18 months of travel restrictions, a number of countries in South-east Asia have begun opening their borders to foreign visitors…