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 create higher-value innovation, intellectual property, and globally competitive
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 between corporates and startups. Under the panel theme,
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 green manufacturing and cross-border collaboration create real competitive
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 Human-AI Synergy in Industry 5.0. As manufacturers across
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 (AIM) Asia Summit 2026, this pivotal issue took
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 the Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing (AIM) Asia Summit
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 at the forefront of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows,
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. Over the course of the summit, more than

