Enterprises and startups worldwide are facing an increasingly complex environment shaped by rapid technological change, shifting global value chains, sustainability demands, and evolving workforce needs. While innovation is essential for productivity and inclusive growth, many economies still face challenges in translating innovation into tangible business outcomes. Well-designed startups and enterprise ecosystems can help address these […]

Total quality management (TQM) is a comprehensive management philosophy and systematic approach focused on continuously improving products, services, and processes through the involvement of everyone in an organization and a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. It integrates quality into organizational activities to support continuous improvement, customer value, productivity, and long-term organizational excellence. This practical workshop […]

This workshop aims to strengthen participants’ capacity to apply sustainable soil management practices to enhance agricultural productivity, in line with the SPP Primer’s focus on resource efficiency and sustainable productivity. This workshop strengthens participants' capacity to apply sustainable soil management practices to enhance agricultural productivity. It is tagged as a primary contribution to Pillar 2's […]

Behavioral insights (BI) apply lessons from psychology, behavioral economics, and cognitive science to better understand decision-making and encourage positive behavioral change. Recognizing its value, the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) 2026–2030 identifies BI as a strategic approach to improving outcomes in healthcare, financial planning, environmental sustainability, and public-sector governance. By integrating behavioral science into policymaking, Malaysia […]

Vietnam is pursuing its transformation toward an innovation-driven, high-value economy, with innovation and productivity improvement playing important roles in industrial upgrading and enterprise competitiveness. Under the Vietnam Strategic Partnership Program (SPP), priority sector upgrading aims to enable enterprises to move toward higher-value activities through innovation, standard adoption, and supplier development. Achieving this transformation requires enterprises […]

To enhance productivity in the public sector by promoting the digitalization of public services through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaboration with Malaysia. Pakistan's public sector faces challenges related to productivity, manual administrative processes, the digitalization of public-service delivery. Malaysia's experience in digital government, integrated public services, and the application of emerging technologies provides an […]

This conference aims to strengthen MSME competitiveness and productivity by promoting regional knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and collaboration among APO member economies in line with the APO–Cambodia Strategic Partnership Program (SPP). The conference supports Cambodia's efforts to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, improve enterprise competitiveness in priority value chains, and enhance regional cooperation for sustainable productivity […]

Pakistan possesses vast reserves of high-value indigenous gemstones, including emeralds, rubies, peridot, and topaz. However, much of the sector remains constrained by traditional mining techniques, limited processing capabilities, and informal trade channels, resulting in significant loss of economic value for both Pakistan and the broader region. To unlock the full economic potential of this sector, […]

The Digital Government Outlook 2026 highlights the need for whole-of-government approaches that prioritize user needs, data-driven policy-making, and platform-based delivery models. APO members have been developing national strategies to address emerging opportunities and challenges associated with DX and the adoption of digital technologies. However, further efforts are required to strengthen digital platforms and enhance the […]

Amid accelerating climate change and the global transition toward sustainability, GP and net-zero development have emerged as strategic priorities. However, member economies remain at different stages of green technology adoption, decarbonization, and policy implementation, with limited opportunities for systematic knowledge exchange. The enterprises, especially SMEs across the Asia-Pacific, need to explore and adopt approaches such […]

Shenzhen is a leading hub for AI, robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. The city provides access to major technology companies and the China Hi-Tech Fair, enabling participants to observe real-world applications, emerging technologies, and industry practices first-hand. This individual study mission will enable participants to learn about the impact of AI and robotics on the […]