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MIDA’s New Incentive Framework: Why Manufacturers Must Shift from Process Excellence to Product Innovation

As global manufacturing becomes increasingly competitive, success can no longer be measured solely by production efficiency. Manufacturers across ASEAN are now facing a new challenge: how to move beyond process excellence and…

Corporate–Startup Synergy in Manufacturing: Breaking the Innovation Trap in ASEAN’s Deep Tech Ecosystem

At the Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Summit 2026, one of the most candid and insightful discussions focused on a challenge that continues to slow industrial innovation across ASEAN: the disconnect…

Green Manufacturing & JS-SEZ: Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage Through Cross-Border Collaboration

At the Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Summit 2026, one of the key discussions shaping the future of ASEAN’s industrial transformation focused on a critical question facing manufacturers today: How can…

Agentic AI & Industry 5.0: Why Human-AI Synergy Will Define the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

At the Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Summit 2026, one of the most thought-provoking discussions explored a topic dominating boardrooms, factories, and innovation ecosystems worldwide: Agentic AI and the future of…

Scaling ASEAN Workforces: Automation, AI & The Future of Manufacturing

As ASEAN accelerates its position as a global manufacturing powerhouse, one critical question is reshaping boardroom discussions: How can companies scale production without scaling workforce complexity? At the Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing…

Catalysing Regional Competitiveness: The JS-SEZ Blueprint for Growth

As Southeast Asia accelerates into its next phase of industrial transformation, the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as one of the most strategic cross-border initiatives shaping the region’s future. At…

At AIM Asia Summit 2026: Johor Reinforces FDI Leadership and Advances JS-SEZ as a Catalyst for Cross-Border Growth

This content is translated and adapted from the original article published by Astro Awani . JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is committed to maintaining its position as the country’s leading investment destination and remaining…

Bridging Borders: Scaling Asia’s Advanced Manufacturing from the Heart of Johor at AIM Asia Summit 2026

The Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Summit 2026, held on 1 April 2026 in Johor, delivered a powerful convergence of industry, policy, and innovation at a critical moment for global manufacturing.…

Innovative Manufacturing Digital and Remote Strategies for a Global Impact

At the 2nd Annual Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Week 2025 , Yvonne Keil, Senior Director, GlobalFoundries (GF) Operations in Malaysia and India, GlobalFoundries , shared how the company is reshaping…

Connecting ASEAN for Collective Growth: Cross-Border Exchange of Knowledge, Talent and Technology

At the 2nd Annual Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Week 2025 , the final panel brought the day to a compelling close with the theme “Exploring Cross-Border Exchange of Knowledge, Talent…

Developing a Future-Ready Workforce for the Industry 5.0 Revolution

At the 2nd Annual Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Week 2025 , leaders from manufacturing, human capital, and government gathered to explore how talent strategies can drive the transition from Industry…

The Power of Diversity & Inclusion to Fuel Innovation in Manufacturing

At the 2nd Annual Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Week 2025 , an engaging panel titled, “ The Power of Diversity & Inclusion to Fuel Innovation in Manufacturing “, explored how…