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Malay Mail
4 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
The Economics and Management School of Wuhan University has been Re-accredited by EQUIS for the Highest Five-year Period
Caption: This figure displays the EQUIS Five-Year Accreditation Certificate first awarded to the School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University. WUHAN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2025 - Recently, the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) released a formal letter informing that the Economics and Management School (EMS) of Wuhan University (WHU) has successfully gained the five-year re-accreditation of EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System). This is the first time that the EMS has been accredited by EQUIS' highest honor, a five-year period, following its first accreditation in March this year, an EQUIS peer review team, led by Professor Peter Møllgaard (President, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark), conducted a three-day comprehensive on-site evaluation at WHU. The panel included Professor Caitlin Byrne (Pro Vice Chancellor, Griffith University, Australia), Professor Wei Gu (Dean, School of Economics and Management, University of Science and Technology Beijing), and Mr. Jacques Delplancq (Former Deputy General Manager, IBM France). The practice of EMS was thoroughly inspected through in-depth exchanges with Huang Taiyan (Secretary, Party Committee, WHU), Zhu Deyou (Vice President, WHU), Yuan Yufeng (Vice President, WHU), heads of relevant departments, and representatives of faculty members, students, alumni, corporate partners, accreditation is known for its rigorous evaluation process and excellent quality requirements. Since initiating its international accreditation journey in 2010, EMS has successively earned three top-notch accreditations: AMBA, EQUIS, and #TheEconomicsandManagementSchoolofWuhanUniversity The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Hong Kong Baptist University Showcases World-Leading Research in Digital Health & Systems Medicine at THE Global Sustainable Development Congress 2025
HKBU's "Well-being Zone" showcases interdisciplinary global health, with sessions like Tai Chi, Baduanjin, and Mindfulness Karate reflecting its "exercise is medicine" approach to holistic well-being. Interdisciplinary Movement & Mindfulness: Tai Chi, Baduanjin and Mindfulness Karate sessions demonstrated HKBU's "exercise is medicine" philosophy. Tai Chi, Baduanjin and Mindfulness Karate sessions demonstrated HKBU's "exercise is medicine" philosophy. Real-Time Digital Well-being Research: Participants had the unique opportunity to contribute live data for Professor Christy Cheung's pioneering studies, which explore how digital tools can effectively measure mindfulness and enhance overall well-being. Participants had the unique opportunity to contribute live data for Professor Christy Cheung's pioneering studies, which explore how digital tools can effectively measure mindfulness and enhance overall well-being. Expert-Led Talks: Distinguished HKBU academics presented cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Topics included critical global health trends, advancements in mental well-being, and innovative applications of Chinese Medicine and AI in modern healthcare. Distinguished HKBU academics presented cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Topics included critical global health trends, advancements in mental well-being, and innovative applications of Chinese Medicine and AI in modern healthcare. Reflection & Rejuvenation Spaces: Thoughtfully curated "chill-out" relaxation areas, massage corners and a juice bar provided spaces for participants to experience a reboot of the body and the mind. HKBU scholars presented cutting-edge research on global health and Chinese Medicine at GSDC 2025. ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2025 – Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) illuminated the path to global well-being as the Global Health Innovation Partner and sponsor of the Health and Wellbeing Track at the Times Higher Education (THE) Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2025, from June 16-19, 2025. At this gathering of over 5,000 global thought leaders, HKBU presented its comprehensive, interdisciplinary strategy for health and well-being, spearheaded by its Health & Drug Discovery research aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, HKBU's vision for health transformation drives from data to actionable insight. It comprehensively integrates mental and digital well-being, real-time analytics, and innovative interdisciplinary approaches. This includes blending traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge sciences like chemical biology and data analytics, complemented by advancements in environmental, physical, and social sciences.A highlight of HKBU's presence was the 6,000-square-foot "Well-being Zone", thoughtfully designed to embody the principle that health is holistic and interconnected. This innovative Zone brought the concept of interdisciplinarity to a global audience by seamlessly integrating diverse fields, from martial arts and mindfulness to cutting-edge digital health monitoring:Highlighting HKBU's research strength in the transformative power of technology for global health,, emphasised, "HKBU's recent top-50 global ranking in databases, design automation, and artificial intelligence underscores our collaborative ethos. By integrating advanced AI methodologies with clinical, pharmaceutical and social-science expertise, we are optimising diagnostics, accelerating drug discovery and enhancing surgical assistance. This interdisciplinary approach reinforces Hong Kong's reputation as a global hub for cutting-edge research and higher education.", highlighted HKBU's strategic edge, "Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to lead East–West integration in digital health and systems medicine. HKBU combines the rigour of life sciences with robust Chinese Medicine research, underpinned by advanced data analytics. This powerful synergy enables us to tackle complex health disparities at biological, social, and environmental levels, and build resilient, equitable health systems to meet future global challenges."In addition to numerous insightful presentations and the interactive experiences, HKBU Provost Professor Martin Wong gave a keynote at the session entitled "Reframing Sustainability through the Lens of Chinese Heritage and Innovation" convened by the China Education Association for International also released theReport ( in collaboration with Elsevier. This report examines the development and evolving research landscape of Chinese Medicine and its growing influence on modern #HKBU The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Chairman Xu Guanju Speaks at the 2025 Energy Asia Conference in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 19 June 2025 - On 16 June 2025, Chairman Xu Guanju of Transfar Group was invited to speak at the 2025 Energy Asia by PETRONAS, the Energy Asia Conference was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 16 to 18 June. Focusing on the theme 'Delivering Asia's Energy Transition', the conference brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and energy professionals from over 60 countries, calling for bold solutions and collaboration to accelerate Asia's progress towards a net-zero conference was officiated by the Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Xu Guanju delivered his speech at the forum session titled 'China's Pathway in Delivering Asia and the World's Energy Transition'. He emphasized that the basis of social progress and economic prosperity is founded upon the effective use of energy. The tides of energy and technological revolution present not only challenges, but valuable opportunities. Asia's diverse resources offer unique advantages for development. Transforming precious resources into high-value products that serve the advancement of society and human welfare not only presents a more sustainable path for development, but is also a pivotal direction for transforming one of humanity's scarcest resources: is a leading private enterprise in China, specialising in the production of downstream chemicals in the petroleum industry. Founded in 1986 following China's Reform and Opening-up, the company will celebrate 40 years of commitment to the production and development of functional chemicals and new materials. Using fossil fuels such as petroleum, silicon, and phosphorus, it produces hundreds of product lines, with nearly 20,000 products. Many are used in relatively smaller volumes, ranging from just tens to hundreds of tons every year, but they are an indispensable part of many supply chains. Transfar strives relentlessly for excellence, designing each product to have functional value and unique plays a crucial role across a wide range of industrial and supply chains. From serving light industries such as textiles, paper, plastics, and building materials, the company has expanded to support emerging sectors including photovoltaics, solar energy, new energy vehicles, high-speed rail and semiconductors. By leveraging technological innovation, Transfar has achieved exponential growth while becoming a key driver for the transition to new Xu affirmed that Chinese companies are unwaveringly dedicated to achieving their dual-carbon goals, honing their core competitive advantage in products, technology, and management through their development journey, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the development of Asia and the world. He shared three key perspectives from Transfar's practices:In the past, China grew rapidly through energy, market size, and cost advantages. Today, in addition to a large-scale market, China boasts a sizeable number of innovative enterprises, Transfar being one of them. Transfar prioritizes technological innovation, continuously tackling new technologies in functional chemicals and new materials to enhance energy and product value, and moving up the supply chain. Recent breakthroughs such as rare earth rubber, electronic chemicals, and organic silicon materials, some of which are fully independent and original innovations, have greatly enhanced the added value of the energy and chemical and low-carbon emissions are a global consensus, a national strategy, and a corporate responsibility. This is especially so in the energy and chemical industries, where a focus on energy structure, low-carbon technology, and industrial innovation, is crucial. Transfar has established integrated solar and storage systems, waste heat power generation, and closed-loop energy systems in creating zero-carbon factories and industrial parks, equipped with full-chain product carbon footprint tracking. Transfar has also pioneered green technologies such as low-temperature bleaching and chlorosilicon recycling, empowering industry-wide carbon emission reduction. At the same time, exploring biomanufacturing transformations has led to significant breakthroughs in new applications such as bio-based additives, biopesticides, and enzyme future is not a zero sum game. Sustainable development requires an open mind and cooperation, including regional strategic coordination and strong alliances between upstream and downstream enterprises. Transfar's products and services reach more than 100 countries and regions, and we have comprehensively reshaped our global innovation model, working closely with strategic partners, combining China's refined product technology capabilities with our partners to build global competitiveness. Transfar is actively promoting strategic cooperation with PETRONAS in areas such as rubber materials, organic silicon materials, developing the chemicals and materials industries with the common pursuit of zero-carbon goals and Xu Guanju also participated in the Energy Asia Global Leadership Executive Forum, gathering global CEOs and executives from the oil and gas, energy and related sectors for closed-door discussions on building a more resilient and sustainable energy #TransfarGroup The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
From resistance to resolution: A timeline of Nippon Steel's rocky path to acquiring US Steel
TOKYO, June 19 — Nippon Steel's 2023 announcement that it would buy US Steel, the linchpin of American steelmaking, sparked political and union opposition in the United States before being finally sealed yesterday under strict conditions. This is how the saga developed: August 2023 The struggling US Steel launches a strategic review after receiving several unsolicited partial or total buyout offers. It rejects an offer from its American competitor, Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), despite potential support from the steelworkers' union USW. December 2023 Nippon Steel announces an agreement to buy US Steel for US$14.1 billion (RM60.1 billion), plus US$800,000 in debt — unanimously approved by both boards of directors — with finalisation expected by the third quarter of 2024. But the USW fiercely opposes the deal, saying it will not support anyone other than CLF. Days later, US President Joe Biden calls for 'serious scrutiny' in terms of supply chain reliability. The United States is the world's leading steel-importing country. The US government agency responsible for assessing foreign investment risks, CFIUS, scrutinises the project. March 2024 Biden, campaigning for a second term, opposes the buyout in defence of American 'workers', saying it is vital for US Steel 'to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated'. US Steel, however, asserts that the deal can 'combat the competitive threat from China', the sector's global leader. April 2024 US Steel shareholders overwhelmingly approve the buyout at an extraordinary general meeting. July 2024 Japanese media outlets reveal that Nippon Steel has hired Mike Pompeo, former US Secretary of State under Donald Trump, to advocate for its cause. September 2024 Kamala Harris, now the Democratic presidential candidate, states that US Steel should 'remain American-owned and American-operated'. Nippon Steel asserts that it will remain 'a US company' with a majority of the board being American citizens. Trump, the Republican candidate, pledges to oppose the buyout proposal. US Steel threatens to shutter facilities in Pennsylvania — perhaps the most critical swing state in the election between Harris and Trump — if the sale is blocked. December 2024 Trump, now President-elect, confirms he will 'block this deal from happening'. He vows on social media to 'make US Steel Strong and Great Again' through tax incentives and tariff hikes. Nippon Steel condemns the opposition as 'inappropriate' influence of politics. In mid-December, CFIUS fails to reach a decision owing to a lack of consensus within its ranks. January 2025 Biden blocks the acquisition on national security grounds. The issue escalates into a diplomatic dispute: Japanese Economy Minister Yoji Muto deems the decision 'incomprehensible and regrettable'. US Steel and Nippon Steel threaten legal action over 'illegal interference' before eventually obtaining a Washington-granted extension until June to formally abandon their project. They express continued commitment to seeing it through. February 2025 Trump suggests an alternative to a merger: an investment from Nippon Steel. April 2025 Trump orders a new review of the project by CFIUS to determine whether 'further action in this matter may be appropriate', reopening the door to the buyout. The review will involve 'identifying potential national security risks associated with the proposed transaction and providing adequate opportunity to the parties to respond to such concerns'. May 2025 Following the release of a new CFIUS advisory, Trump approves a partnership between the steelmakers through an unspecified agreement allowing US Steel to 'REMAIN in America'. Nippon Steel says it 'applauds' the bold action taken by Trump but USW warns of a 'disaster for American steelworkers'. June 15, 2025 Trump removes the final regulatory hurdle by signing an executive order designed to eliminate all national security risks following the buyout. The US government will hold a perpetual non-economic 'golden share' allowing it veto power over significant decisions affecting American jobs. Beyond the previously agreed acquisition price of US$14.1 billion excluding debt, an additional US$14 billion in investments by Nippon Steel will be required, US$11 billion of which must be completed by 2028. June 18, 2025 Nippon Steel and US Steel announce their merger agreement, with the American group subsequently requesting the New York Stock Exchange to delist its stock. — AFP
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Paetongtarn Shinawatra: Youngest Thai PM faces swift end to short career
BANGKOK, June 19 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, scion of the kingdom's most prominent political dynasty, faces an abrupt end to her short career freighted with a family history of power, protests and coups. The 38-year-old accepted King Maha Vajiralongkorn's command to form a government last August, barely two years after she entered politics. The country's youngest premier and the third Shinawatra to hold the role, Paetongtarn has been heading an uneasy coalition between her Pheu Thai party and a group of conservative, pro-military parties. After her largest backer, the Bhumjaithai party, pulled out its 69 lawmakers late yesterday, Paetongtarn has barely enough votes for a parliamentary majority and other key allies are holding urgent talks today. The split was prompted by her leaked call about a border dispute with Cambodian former leader Hun Sen. Critics accused her of being too deferential to the Cambodian elder statesman and badmouthing Thailand's military. Thailand has seen a dozen coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932 and the military still wields considerable influence, with politicians usually careful not to antagonise them. Paetongtarn's father and aunt's terms as prime minister both ended with the army seizing power in a tussle between the family and Thailand's pro-royalist, pro-military elite. Daughter, mother The current Pheu Thai-led government has already lost one prime minister, former businessman Srettha Thavisin, who was kicked out by a court order last year, bringing Paetongtarn to office. She helped run the hotel arm of the ultra-rich family's business empire before entering politics in late 2022. Despite being pregnant, she was a near-constant presence on the campaign trail for 2023's election, regularly leading rallies in the stifling tropical heat. She gave birth to a son just two weeks before polling day, hailing the baby as her 'secret power' and swiftly getting back to canvassing. But the vote proved a disappointment, as Pheu Thai finished second. It was the first time a Shinawatra party was beaten in a national vote, but they triumphed eventually as Srettha took power in alliance with pro-military parties formerly opposed to Paetongtarn's dynasty. Pheu Thai members voted overwhelmingly in October 2023 for Paetongtarn to become party leader and vowed to rejuvenate its image. Energy, youth Born in Bangkok on August 21, 1986, Paetongtarn is the third and youngest child of Thaksin Shinawatra, a police officer turned telecoms tycoon who revolutionised Thai politics in the early 2000s, winning two elections before being ousted in a coup in 2006. Known in Thailand by her nickname Ung Ing, she grew up in Bangkok and studied hotel management in Britain. In 2019 she married commercial pilot Pidok Sooksawas, celebrating with two glitzy receptions — one in the Thai capital, and one in Hong Kong attended by her father, then in self-exile. The couple now have two children, who feature regularly in playful photos Paetongtarn posts on her social media accounts, where she has more than a million followers. In Thailand's political scene, long dominated by strait-laced elderly men, Paetongtarn's youth and energy stand out — her taste for vibrant designer clothes marking a striking contrast to the staid suits and uniforms of her rivals. But her efforts to avoid being seen as too much under the influence of her father — who critics among Thai elites have long suspected of effectively running Pheu Thai from afar — seem to be cracking. In the past Paetongtarn has said she is still Thaksin's 'little girl' and draws strength from his support and guidance. In the controversial phone call with veteran leader Hun Sen — a close ally of Thaksin — she referred to a Thai army commander as her opponent, a remark that sparked fierce criticism on social media. — AFP
