UN forum urges “whole-of-society” in data to leave no one behind

Bangkok, Media Release by, Kavita Sukanandan, ESCAP, 11 Dec 2024: Continuing gaps in data remain deeply concerning as governments in Asia and the Pacific struggle to get a full picture of the region’s slow... Read more »

THAILAND HALAL ASSEMBLY 2024 TO BE HELD IN DECEMBER IN BANGKOK

Tribune’s Report: The Thailand Halal Assembly 2024, an international Conference on halal science and innovation, taking place on December 19-20, 2024, at the Al Meroz Hotel in Bangkok. Hosted by the Halal... Read more »

CYBERPORT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SUPERCOMPUTING CENTRE OFFICIALLY COMMENCES OPERATIONS

AI Lab opened synchronously to drive Hong Kong forward a new milestone of “AI Plus” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 December 2024 – Cyberport’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre... Read more »

Thailand Halal Assembly (THA) 2024

Thailand Halal Assembly 2024 (THA2024) is back this year with an international conference that is focused on science & halal innovation, bringing together knowledge and advancements from around the globe! Event Date:... Read more »

MELAKA ICT HOLDINGS SDN BHD EARNS RECOGNITION AS ONE OF ASIA’S MOST PROMISING SMES AT ACES AWARDS

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 November 2024 – Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd (MICTH), a key player in enhancing the digital and telecommunications landscape of Melaka, has been awarded... Read more »

MERCK AND DIGITAL TRUST CENTRE AT NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, SINGAPORE, COLLABORATE TO ENABLE DIGITAL TRUST IN KEY INDUSTRIES

Partnership aims to deploy and accelerate Merck’s innovative digital-physical trust platform and supporting the growth of an ecosystem in key and regulated industries Helps to strengthen Singapore’s position as a leader in... Read more »

UN CONFERENCE CALLS FOR RENEWED BOLD EFFORTS TO MAKE GENDER EQUALITY

The Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review opened today, bringing together over 1,200 delegates from governments, civil society and youth groups, the private sector and academia to discuss progress and priority... Read more »

ICONSIAM To Host the World Phenomenon “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025”

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 November 2024 – ICONSIAM, the global landmark along the Chao Phraya River, a joint venture between Siam Piwat, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), and Magnolia... Read more »

UN Ministerial Conference To Advance Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment in Asia and Pacific

As the world nears the 30th anniversary of the historic Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, ministers, senior officials, civil society, youth leaders, private sector representatives and UN experts will gather in... Read more »

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM “WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES: RUSSIAASEAN” TO BE HELD IN MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2024 – Kuala Lumpur will host the “World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN” International Business Forum on November 26-27, bringing together over 250 officials,... Read more »

HALAL FOR ALL: PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ACROSS CULTURES AND CONTINENTS

Mr. Hassan Meets Dato’ Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee to Discuss Global Halal Lifestyle Awareness Kuala Lumpur, 1 November. 2024 (Report by Sarwat Hassan): Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Editor-in-Chief of Tribune International (Australia) and... Read more »

WORLD HALAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023 COMPLEMENT MALAYSIA’S HALAL ECOSYSTEM TO REAP OPPORTUNITIES OF A USD5-TRILLION GLOBAL HALAL MARKET

Melaka, 29 October 2024 – The Halal Development Corporation Berhad’s (HDC) World Halal Excellence Awards 2023 (WHEA 2023), now in its 15th year, strongly complements Malaysia’s established Halal industry ecosystem, while placing... Read more »

Poverty is rising and inequality widening in Asia and the Pacific: New UN Report Reveals

Bangkok, ESCAPE News Release, 8 Oct 2024: More than 260 million people in the Asia-Pacific region could be pushed into poverty in the next decade unless governments step up with robust social... Read more »

HDC and Nippon Express Malaysia Sign MoU to Boost Halal Logistics

Kuala Lumpur, 19 September 2024, News Release by Norsida Ahmed: Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) and Nippon Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (NX) have officially entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, marking... Read more »

Malaysia’s Halal Economy: A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATIVE GROWTH AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 September 2024, News Release by Norsida Ahmed: Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) hosted a media briefing today, as... Read more »

MALAYSIA: THE TORCHBEARER OF ISLAMIC HARMONY AND INNOVATION

Best Wishes for a Joyous Malaysian National Day – 16 September [Malaysia’s strength lies not only in its diversity but also in its ability to uphold the core principles of Islam—equality, justice,... Read more »

Australia in the world’s top ten most prolific gambling nations of 2024

Canada is the most active gambling nation of 2024, with 48.6% of the population estimated to have participated in online gambling by the end of 2024. Australia ranks third. Other countries in... Read more »

ASIAN SPORTS AND LEISURE ONLINE EXHIBITION 2024 GRAND OPENING

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire;  TradeAsia – 29 August 2024 – The Asian Sports and Leisure Online Exhibition 2024 (ASLE 2024) is a hybrid event that integrates virtual and physical elements,... Read more »

HDC AND MAHTEC COLLABORATE TO ELEVATE MALAYSIA’S HALAL HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Kuala Lumpur, 14 August 2024, News Release by Norsida Ahmad: The Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and the Malaysian Association of Hotels Training and Education Center (MAHTEC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement... Read more »

REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN AND MALAYSIA CONTINUE STRENGTHENING HALAL INDUSTRY

Head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan R.N. Minnikhanov Visits HDC Petaling Jaya, 13 August 2024, Press Release by Norsida Ahmad: The Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) today had the honor of... Read more »

DUSIT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS TO MANAGE NEW UPSCALE HOTEL AND LUXURY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

Dusit International signs to manage new upscale hotel and luxury residential project on Bangkok’s Rama 3 Road. The newly built Dusit Suites Kingsquare, Bangkok and KingsQuare Residence are set to open their doors... Read more »

ASIA-PACIFIC MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE ON DIGITAL INCLUSION AND TRANSFORMATION

UN ministerial conference to promote Asia and the Pacific as hub of digital innovation Bangkok, 6 August 2024: Asia and the Pacific has emerged as a hub of digital innovations, which presents... Read more »

THE POWER OF THE GLOBAL HALAL INDUSTRY

[As the global demand for Halal products surges, the Muslim Ummah stands at a pivotal moment to harness this economic power. Drawing valuable lessons from China’s remarkable economic ascent, the global Muslim... Read more »

HDC Leads Halal Industry Knowledge Transfer Across ASEAN

Petaling Jaya, 14 June 2024 (Report by Norsida Ahmad):  The Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) is taking a proactive step to fast-track halal industry’s development within this region by organizing the Malaysian... Read more »