An IN activity with two international resource persons: one specializing in public-sector productivity policy and innovation-led productivity, and one specializing in sustainable governance and ESG issues. Through a National Productivity Forum and technical workshop, the activity will strengthen collaboration among government, industry, academia, and productivity institutions to promote technology diffusion, workforce skill development, and innovation-led […]

Malaysia is currently undertaking the development of its productivity blueprint and action plan for the proposed duration of 2026–35, led by the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC), aligning with the Thirteenth Malaysia Plan (13MP) and MADANI Economy framework. Despite post-pandemic recovery, Malaysia’s productivity trajectory remains below the required level to meet 13MP targets, with labor productivity […]

The 7th Asia KLEMS Conference 2026 will focus on "Enhancing Regional Productivity and Competitiveness in Asia," bringing together experts, policymakers, and researchers to discuss strategies for strengthening regional economic performance. The conference will explore key drivers of economic competitiveness within the KLEMS framework with more oriented towards overcoming structural gaps in capital investment, labor market […]

Model factories with industrial infrastructure create unique ecosystems blending theory and practice for capacity building. Designed to train industry workers, especially SMEs, they enhance understanding of applications of productivity, lean manufacturing, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 in real shopfloor settings. Since SMEs represent over 90% of industries in APO members, assessing model factories’ role in […]