Updates

The transformative role of the APO’s Technical Expert Services (TES) in boosting public-sector productivity and fostering innovation has been demonstrated through recent initiatives in the Philippines [Read More]

One of the strategies for productivity improvement in Thailand’s 9th Social and Economic Development Plan was the creation of the Thailand Quality Award (TQA), administered by [Read More]

The China Productivity Center (CPC) with support from the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Secretariat organized an individual-country observational study mission (IOSM) on Smart Factory Transformation, 13–15 [Read More]

Deputy Director General Hulya Oztoprak Yilmaz (L), APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra, JPC Deputy Director of International Cooperation Department Yuma Shimizu.

A delegation from Turkiye, led by [Read More]

APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra (L) and Indonesia Director General of Immigration Silmy Karim, Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

A productive meeting took place on 6 [Read More]

NARO President Dr. Kazuo Kyuma (L) and APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra (5th L) exchanging views in the NARO office.

In firming up the activities of the [Read More]

Online (top to bottom): Dr. Athisarn Wayuparb (Thailand), Dr. Esmaeil Fatehifar (I.R. Iran), and Aftab Khan (Pakistan).
Seated (L–R): Eric Raymundo (Philippines), Dr. Chun-Hsu Lin (ROC) [Read More]

Since joining the APO in early 2020, Turkiye has actively participated in programs and projects. However, the global pandemic prevented the newest member from sharing its [Read More]

To strengthen the Certification Body (CB) Development Program, APO-accredited CBs must adhere to APO Accreditation Body (APO-AB) standards, including procedures, competency, organizational structure, and productivity-related schemes. [Read More]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the hospitality industry, including hotels, airlines, travel, and food and beverage. As the world gradually recovers from the [Read More]