Railways development is the cornerstone to spur economies and it is crucial for Governments to step up their investment in this sector to augment socioeconomic growth.6th Annual Modern Railways will create a one stop shop for all stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on the challenges facing them and brainstorm innovative ideas by generating sustainable practices ... Read more

After more than 50 years under the military ruling, Myanmar is poised for change under the leadership of the first elected civilian president. The new government along with multilateral development agencies is committed to take Myanmar into new heights of development; boosting growth in Myanmar with high emphasis on capacity building, infrastructure development and improving ... Read more

In times of economic uncertainty, many organisations are inclined to cut their expenditure budgets to try and sustain their profit margin. After a decade of cutting headcount, cutting investments, businesses can no longer cut to grow. So how can an organisation strategically increase its revenue growth and also sustain this in a VUCA world. This masterclass focuses on ... Read more

The National Blue Ocean Strategy Unit (NBOS) and the Government of Malaysia are jointly organising the Global Blue Ocean Award competition in conjunction with the International Blue Ocean Strategy Week.The Global Blue Ocean Awards recognise highly creative and innovative initiatives around the world. The essence of blue ocean strategy is delivering significantly high value or ... Read more

In Southeast Asia, water resources are under strain due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. The situation is made worse by water-related disasters, climate change and lack of governance in the region. Water resource issues include inadequate drinking-water supply and sanitation facilities, water pollution, floods, the siltation of river systems, and the management of rivers and ... Read more

The Kula Ring: Aesthetic Considerations of Sharing and Exchange 17 August - 4 September 2016  An art event initiated by the Goethe-Institut Singapore As part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2016 How is »the sharing game« played in other parts of the world? Are there cultures of commerce that do not rely on the ... Read more

The drivers of growth in Asia are evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, ASEAN leaders are embarking on innovation-led growth, reforming their economies to become more open to foreign investment and trade. Promoting greater connectivity and gaining access to emerging regional supply chains have also created new opportunities for ASEAN. Japan and especially China ... Read more

The oil, gas and energy industry is central to Malaysia’s economic growth, contributing to one-fifth of the national GDP over the past decade. With new opportunities for investment in the sector, the government of Malaysia has designated this sector as one of its 12 New Key Economic Areas (NKEA) under its Economic Transformation Program. This ... Read more

The Compliance Summit Southeast Asia will bring together 200 Compliance and Legal heads from financial and non-financial corporations from across Asia to discuss compliance risks and organizational strategies helping to understand and ensure compliance with regional and global regulations and to fight against corruption in your operations.Key issues to be addressed include: - Navigating today's regulatory landscape - ... Read more