The consists of 麻豆原创鈥檚 global research and development entities, strategically positioned in high-tech clusters across 20 countries and 52 locations, encompassing 13 Labs worldwide. The network aims to enhance 麻豆原创’s culture of diversity and innovation through global thought leadership and engagement with local ecosystems, while aiding to develop and improve key 麻豆原创 solutions and drive 麻豆原创鈥檚 overall innovation and AI agenda.

麻豆原创 Labs East Asia will play a critical role in advancing 麻豆原创鈥檚 Business AI development, accelerating engineering collaboration, and scaling innovation across rapidly growing markets in the region and globally. In his new role, Manik will spearhead strategic investments, talent development, and cross-market innovation programs – ensuring consistent delivery of innovation, high-quality products, and reliable execution for 麻豆原创鈥檚 customers worldwide.

Manik brings more than two decades of strategic technology leadership and global operational experience to his expanded role, including driving the launch of 麻豆原创 Labs Singapore in 2022 and 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam in 2024. Today, Manik is responsible for four locations where 麻豆原创 employs more than 1,100 engineers, driving operational excellence and strengthening delivery discipline across the region.

鈥淚nnovation provides security for long-term business success.听The need for businesses to adapt to changes and technological advances quickly is only going to increase. By expanding my remit, I will be able to address a greater number of customer challenges and opportunities, while continuing to foster听a culture of experimentation and creativity听across 麻豆原创鈥� something I feel very passionately about,鈥� said Manik.

Commenting on the appointment, Clas Neumann, Senior Vice President, Head of Global 麻豆原创 Labs Network, said, 鈥淢anik has demonstrated strong leadership in developing worldclass engineering talent and delivering innovation at scale. His appointment aims to further strengthen 麻豆原创 Labs East Asia鈥檚 role within the global 麻豆原创 Labs Network and reinforce our commitment to expanding our R&D footprint worldwide. With Manik at the helm, we are confident to continue our ongoing efforts to advance Business AI and cloud innovation for our customers across the region and beyond.鈥�

With Manik鈥檚 appointment, 麻豆原创 reaffirms its commitment to strengthening its global engineering network and advancing customer centric innovation across Asia.

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SINGAPORE, 3 February 2026 鈥� 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announces two strategic leadership appointments aimed at accelerating growth across Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The new leaders bring decades of experience to their positions, reinforcing 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to support organizations across the region in harnessing cloud and AI innovation to help deliver business value.

Sianto Wongjoyo joins 麻豆原创 as Managing Director for Indonesia. A seasoned business leader with more than 25 years of experience, Sianto has a proven track record of fostering winning teams, building strong partnerships, and delivering impactful cloud transformations for customers.

In his new role, Sianto will oversee strategy, operations and customer success across 麻豆原创 Indonesia. He will be responsible for helping businesses across the country grow and scale with innovation and impact, and for driving forward 麻豆原创鈥檚 data and AI-focused strategy, with the support of 麻豆原创鈥檚 partner ecosystem.

鈥淚ndonesia鈥檚 digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, and I am excited to bring my experience to lead 麻豆原创 Indonesia during a pivotal moment in the adoption of AI and cloud technologies. I look forward to helping Indonesian customers leverage the latest innovations to drive meaningful business transformations,鈥� said Sianto.

Saket Ranjan has been appointed Head of Corporate for Southeast Asia. Saket brings with him nearly two decades of experience scaling business application portfolios, building high-performing teams, and driving transformative outcomes for Southeast Asian customers.

Based in Singapore, Saket will lead 麻豆原创鈥檚 Corporate segment across the region. The Corporate segment at 麻豆原创 supports upper mid-market and large enterprise customers, which require scalable solutions and rely on 麻豆原创鈥檚 strong partner ecosystem, to help customers accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption. In his new role, Saket will focus on driving customer success across Southeast Asia, by building meaningful partnerships and helping organizations within his area to digitally transform.

Commenting on his appointment, Saket said, 鈥淚 am thrilled to join 麻豆原创, an organization that has the technology, expertise, and footprint to support customers in achieving tangible business outcomes in this new digital-first era. By aligning 麻豆原创鈥檚 technology with our customers鈥� growth ambitions, and leveraging our strong partner ecosystem, we will help Southeast Asian businesses across all industries innovate and thrive.鈥�

Addressing the appointments, Liher Urbizu, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia, said, 鈥淪outheast Asia continues to be a front鈥憆unner in tech innovation, and the adoption AI and cloud technologies. These leadership appointments reflect our mission to empower customers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia to embed intelligence into every workflow 鈥� from finance to supply chain to professional services 鈥� to deliver true business impact. Saket and Sianto each bring a passion for innovation and deep expertise that aligns with this mission, and I am confident they will help our customers unlock new opportunities in the AI-powered era.鈥�

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia 鈥� December 8, 2025 鈥� (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced that (PHB), a leading Malaysian real estate investment holding company, has chosen , an offering that allows organizations to digitally transform using a standardized framework, tools, and guidance to modernize its core business operations, laying the foundation for long-term growth and innovation in Malaysia鈥檚 competitive property market.听

Established in 2006 under the purview of Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputra, PHB is mandated to enhance Bumiputera participation in the ownership of prime commercial real estate across Malaysia through its shariah-compliant unit trust fund, Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB). Today, PHB manages a portfolio worth over MYR 11 billion 鈥� encompassing office, retail, healthcare, logistics, and education properties in key urban centers.听听

As PHB advances its strategic business transformation and expands its portfolio, the company has demonstrated resilience and delivered tangible results, providing stable and consistent income to AHB unitholders. However, with this growth, the company has also faced increasing digital challenges, such as aging and fragmented systems.听听

鈥淚t was clear that we needed a unified digital backbone that could eliminate inefficiencies, reduce compliance risk, and help us manage our growing portfolio with greater agility,鈥� said PHB Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Damshal Awang Damit. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, we are making a strategic investment in our future, connecting finance and real estate operations through one intelligent cloud platform.听

PHB鈥檚 move to GROW with 麻豆原创 Premium enables it to consolidate its operations into a single, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) environment. The solution integrates finance operations with contract and lease management, delivering real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and automated compliance with Malaysian accounting standards. By eliminating data silos and manual processes, PHB expects to strengthen data accuracy, reduce operational risk, and gain faster decision-making capabilities.听

鈥淧HB鈥檚 decision to adopt GROW with 麻豆原创 underscores how leading organizations in Malaysia are embracing cloud innovation to stay ahead,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. 鈥淲ith GROW with 麻豆原创, PHB gains the agility, resilience, and intelligence needed to drive sustainable growth in a competitive real estate industry, all while strengthening transparency and operational control.鈥�听

听PHB plans to go live with the new platform by January 2026, with future ambitions to explore AI-driven insights and automate processes such as Procure-to-Pay.听

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Medplast was established to expand into the fast-growing medical plaster and surgical tape segment and strengthen its global presence. To support its ambitions for growth and international expansion, Medplast sought a modern, intelligent ERP solution that could standardize core business processes, enable scalability, and enhance data transparency across all operations.听

鈥淎s a new business unit, we needed a system that could support our growth while ensuring efficiency and compliance from day one,鈥� said Peerapat Ekpoothorn, General Manager of Medplast 鈥淚mplementing GROW with 麻豆原创 allowed us to leverage 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to streamline our internal approval processes, reduce the order-to-cash cycle, and gain better visibility into our operations. With support from 麻豆原创 partner NETIZEN, the implementation was smooth and efficient, we now have a solid digital foundation to compete confidently in both domestic and international markets.鈥�听

鈥淢edplast鈥檚 implementation of Grow with 麻豆原创 highlights how Thai manufacturers are leveraging cloud innovation to scale quickly and compete globally,鈥� said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indochina. 鈥淏y adopting a ready-to-run, industry-best-practice solution, Medplast has accelerated its digital transformation and built a strong foundation for sustainable growth.鈥澨�听

Working closely with 麻豆原创 and Medplast, NETIZEN, an 麻豆原创 Platinum Partner, implemented the NETIZEN Peony鈥攊ts localized best-practice framework designed to accelerate 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP deployments. The solution integrates global business processes, analytics, and AI capabilities to enable faster, data-driven decisions. Leveraging its Business Technology Transformation (BTX) methodology, which is founded on a deep understanding of each customer鈥檚 business to deliver the most suitable solutions with a long-term perspective, and backed by over two decades of experience, NETIZEN ensured efficient project delivery while aligning Medplast鈥檚 operations with global standards for agility and sustainability.听

鈥淎t NETIZEN, we don鈥檛 just implement software鈥攚e codevelop solutions that transform how our clients do business. With our solution NETIZEN Peony and BTX methodology, we deliver intelligent, scalable cloud ERP capabilities that drive real-world value for customers like Medplast,鈥� said Seree Satukijchai, CEO, Netizen. This project showcases 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to empowering small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia to innovate and scale through the power of cloud ERP.听听

For more details on Medplast鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .

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Completed in 2024, the Kulim facility is Tokyo-listed Ferrotec Group鈥檚 first-ever plant in Southeast Asia, representing an investment of approximately RM850 million. The plant manufactures precise materials and components that supplies key industry sectors, including semiconductors, automotive products, and medical devices.听听

As Ferrotec expanded its product lines and relocated several business units to Kulim, the company faced a major challenge: implementing an ERP system able to integrate finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing. Despite its global presence, Ferrotec lacked a unified platform, leaving the new plant without shared IT resources or standardized processes. This resulted in heavy reliance on manual workflows and fragmented data, slowing decision-making and increasing the risk of errors. To keep operations on track, Ferrotec needed to identify and deploy a solution capable of meeting complex requirements within a tight timeline.听

Ferrotec chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to accelerate its cloud ERP adoption and support future scalability. The impact has been immediate and measurable: procurement efficiency has surged by 90%, finance productivity has improved by 40%, and supply chain process costs have been reduced by 50%. Data accuracy issues have dropped by 80%, enabling sharper execution and more confident, data-driven decisions.听

鈥淲ith the implementation of GROW with 麻豆原创, we established a strong ERP foundation at our new manufacturing site in Malaysia, setting the stage for future growth,鈥� said Jason Ong, IT & IS Manager Ferrotec 鈥淢anufacturing advanced components like semiconductor parts demands precision and specialized technology, so our priority was implementing a reliable system to support our finance, sales, supply chain, and manufacturing processes. Today, we鈥檙e operating more smoothly and efficiently, with significant productivity gains and lower costs.鈥�鈥�听

鈥淔errotec Malaysia chose GROW with 麻豆原创 to provide it with a comprehensive, cloud-based ERP foundation that aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making,鈥� said Vipin Chandran, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Malaysia. We are proud of how our technology is helping businesses across Malaysia modernize and scale with confidence.鈥�听

SAP partner played a central role in the design and deployment of the GROW with 麻豆原创 for Ferrotec Malaysia. Working closely with Ferrotec and 麻豆原创, Axxis delivered a structured two-phase implementation, Phase 1 covering Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain, followed by Phase 2 enabling Sales and Production. This end-to-end approach ensured a seamless transition to the cloud, equipping Ferrotec with modern digital workflows, real-time visibility, and streamlined processes. With a unified cloud platform, Ferrotec now enjoys faster decision-making, improved transparency, and enhanced agility, supporting its expansion into a new plant and future growth. 麻豆原创 continues to drive continuous improvement through MES integrations and operational enhancements.听

听Ferrotec is now planning immediate extensions to support advanced quality management and compliance in production. The company is evaluating additional solutions including 麻豆原创 Business AI, 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors, 麻豆原创 Ariba, and 麻豆原创 Customer Experience to further harmonize business operations.听

听For more details on Ferrotec鈥檚 transformation, read the full story .鈥�鈥�听

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As the first palm oil factory in Indonesia designed as a cooperative, PT BGMPA is committed to delivering fair value to farmers in the Tanah Laut district. However, legacy ERP systems limited the company鈥檚 ability to respond quickly to market fluctuations and hindered visibility into production, procurement, and finance. Month-end reporting took 30 days, delaying critical decisions and reducing pricing accuracy.

To address these challenges, PT BGMPA chose to implement GROW with 麻豆原创, 鈥� an offering that supports organizations to digitally transform using a standardized framework, tools, and guidance. The business 听now completes reporting cycles in just three days, enabling real-time insights and faster decision-making. This transformation has led to a 2鈥�4% increase in profit margins, with procurement margins rising from 3% to 5鈥�7%. The company can now confidently set procurement and selling prices, helping stabilize fresh fruit bunch (FFB) pricing and support consistent farmer income.

鈥淥ur transformation with GROW with 麻豆原创 has fundamentally changed how we operate,鈥� said Angga Yudha Prasetya, President Director, PT BGMPA. 鈥淲e have become faster, more agile, and more confident in our decisions. 麻豆原创 gives us the visibility and control we need to scale efficiently and respond quickly to market changes.鈥�

鈥淕ROW with 麻豆原创 empowers fast-growing companies like PT BGMPA to adopt a modern, scalable cloud ERP with speed and confidence,鈥� said Liher Urbizu, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia. 鈥淏y leveraging our Public Cloud offering, PT. BGMPA has built a resilient digital core that aims to enhance operational agility, strengthen financial governance, and support sustainable growth in Indonesia鈥檚 vital palm oil sector.鈥�

The implementation was completed in just four months with support from TMS Consulting, an 麻豆原创 Silver Partner in Indonesia. TMS played a critical role in guiding the company through change management, fostering a culture open to technology, and ensuring smooth user adoption. Its expertise helped PT BGMPA shift from manual processes to a data-first mindset, enabling automation-friendly industrial systems that integrate directly with 麻豆原创 for real-time monitoring of production volumes, inventory, and assets.

Looking ahead, PT BGMPA plans to expand its digital capabilities with 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, enabling predictive insights into commodity pricing, operational performance, and sustainability indicators. With a resilient digital core and a strong commitment to fairness and transparency, PT BGMPA is better positioned to scale responsibly and deliver long-term value to Indonesia鈥檚 agricultural economy.

For more details on听PT. BGMPA鈥檚听transformation, read the full story听.

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As one of Thailand鈥檚 most established providers of crop protection and crop care products, Sotus International has been at the forefront of agricultural innovation since 1996. The company supports farmers nationwide with high-quality bio and non-bio solutions that improve productivity, soil health, and crop yields. Facing rapid growth and increased business complexity, Sotus turned to 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP to unify its business processes, modernize its systems for scalability, and gain real-time data visibility across its value chain.

As Sotus International鈥檚 business expanded beyond 1 billion baht in revenue, its existing on-premise 麻豆原创 ERP system struggled to scale effectively. The company鈥檚 complex operations鈥攊ncluding intensive R&D, regulatory registration, and formula customization tailored to Thai agriculture鈥攄emanded more robust data and workflow management. Additionally, siloed systems across warehouse and other key functions hindered real-time data visibility, prompting the need for a more integrated and agile ERP solution.

Mr. Chirat Prathuangwong, President, Sotus International Co., Ltd said,鈥� In the future, AI wil take its role like a doctor for crops with its intelligences for plant diseases diagnosis,
providing efficient recommendations for crop preventions, crop protections and crop cares, and
integrating in-depth information and guidance for farmers鈥� decision.For Sotus, AI adoption and implementation will value-add to their two competitiveadvantages. First, the richness of their agri-business data can be better utilized to supportstrategic business decisions. And second, as the pioneering agro-chemical company inThailand to implement 麻豆原创 Cloud ERP, they are in a strong position to grow their businessefficiently and sustainably鈥�.

鈥溌槎乖� Cloud ERP offers the scalability and integration Sotus needs to grow sustainably,鈥� said Kulwipa Piyawattanametha, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indochina. 鈥淭his transformation highlights how cloud technology helps Thai businesses and farmers thrive through innovation, efficiency, and smarter use of agricultural data.鈥�

As the system integrator, NTT DATA Business Solutions Thailand played a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth migration and optimization of the new public cloud ERP system. Leveraging its deep local expertise and global experience with 麻豆原创 solutions, the company worked closely with Sotus International to align the implementation with the organization鈥檚 complex operational needs. This collaboration enabled Sotus to integrate data and processes across departments, providing the solid foundation for Sotus to grow their business efficiently and sustainably.

Following the implementation, Sotus achieved significant efficiency gains, including a 95% increase in warehouse operation accuracy, 75% enhancement in maintenance scheduling efficiency, and a 70% improvement in business processes. With on-demand access to production and sales insights, the company can better anticipate market trends and deliver more tailored solutions for Thai farmers.

This project underscores 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing commitment to helping small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Southeast Asia embrace cloud ERP, enhance operational agility, and advance sustainable growth through innovation and digital technology.

For more details on Sotus International鈥檚 transformation .

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Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia鈥檚 fastest-growing digital economies, – three times the country鈥檚 overall economic growth rate. With 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam, the company aims to not only develop world-class software, but also help local businesses and communities thrive in an increasingly connected digital world.

Located at The Nexus in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam is the second 麻豆原创 Labs Network hub in Southeast Asia, following Singapore; and one of 20 countries that have 麻豆原创 Labs globally. It underscores 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing investment in Asia Pacific and its commitment to elevating local digital capabilities and helping strengthen Vietnam鈥檚 position as a dynamic technology market in Southeast Asia. The new hub will play a key role in supporting 麻豆原创鈥檚 product development across core areas, including sustainable digital supply chains and intelligent enterprise solutions, enabled by AI.

鈥溌槎乖� Labs Vietnam is more than just a research and development center – it鈥檚 a catalyst for transformation in one of the most dynamic tech markets in Asia,鈥� said Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE, Customer Services & Delivery. 鈥淰ietnam鈥檚 proven track record in delivering tech innovation as well as its fast-growing base of software engineers made Ho Chi Minh City a fitting choice for our next 麻豆原创 Labs location.鈥�

With more than 200 employees already onboarded since September 2024, 麻豆原创 Labs Vietnam is expected to grow to 500 employees by 2027, including up to 350 new hires in 2025. As well as recruiting for senior roles, the company is working closely with Vietnam鈥檚 top universities in Ho Chi Minh City to nurture local tech talent and provide career pathways in advanced areas like data analytics, AI, and software engineering.

鈥淲e鈥檙e not just opening an office, we鈥檙e building a talent ecosystem. That means bringing together Vietnam鈥檚 most creative and knowledgeable tech experts as well as collaborating with the country鈥檚 top universities to foster long-term career opportunities for the next generation of innovators,鈥� said Manik Saha, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Labs Singapore & Vietnam.

麻豆原创鈥檚 investment reflects the country鈥檚 growing strategic importance to 麻豆原创鈥檚 global business and the increasing demand for localised innovation in key markets such as Korea and Japan.

鈥淰ietnam鈥檚 rapid digital transformation and its young, tech-savvy workforce make it a vital pillar in 麻豆原创鈥檚 global vision for sustainable growth and inclusive innovation,鈥� added Viet Nguyen, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Vietnam.

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Companies like Singapore Airlines are increasingly seeing the value of Business AI across their organisations. Based on analysis of all 麻豆原创 customers in Southeast Asia (SEA) between May 2024 to May 2025, the most popular AI use cases in SEA are:听

• AI to generate expenses using pictures of receipts听

• AI to verify expenses to ensure compliance with company policy鈥�听

• 鈥婫enerative AI to help employees write clear, concise copy in HR applications听

• Generative AI to create performance goals听

• Integrating key business documents into co-pilots to improve Q&A responses听

鈥淎I isn鈥檛 confined to niche use cases anymore, it鈥檚 being embedded in some of the most fundamental parts of business,鈥� said鈥�Liher Urbizu,鈥�President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia. 鈥淥rganisations across Southeast Asia are adopting AI, fast. And, by bringing together enterprise apps and mission critical data, they are realising tangible business benefits in terms of efficiency, growth, and revenue.鈥�听

Optimising contract digitization with 麻豆原创 Document AI鈥�鈥�听

Supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG),鈥槎乖� has recently concluded a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) with Singapore Airlines (SIA), aimed at addressing the complex challenge of digitizing procurement contracts.鈥�鈥�听

The initiative sought to automate the extraction of contractual rates from PDF-based contracts and migrate them to the Ariba procurement platform. This significantly reduces the reliance on time-consuming and error-prone manual processes. One of the key hurdles in the previous automation efforts was the unstructured, multilingual, and highly varied nature of the contract formats.鈥�听

The PoC delivered promising results, achieving 100% accuracy and completeness for less complex contracts, and over 70% for contracts with greater complexity. It also demonstrated multilingual adaptability for non-English contracts, offering greater efficiencies through optimised translation processes.鈥�鈥�听

The collaboration with SIA was instrumental in refining 麻豆原创 Document AI models to meet evolving business needs.鈥�听

Partners and customers across Southeast Asia show AI momentum听

麻豆原创 partners and customers also showcased strong momentum in AI and cloud transformation during 麻豆原创 Now AI Southeast Asia.听

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a 麻豆原创 partner since 2008, continues collaborating with 麻豆原创 to support business transformation in Southeast Asia. Customers like BIG Caring Group in Malaysia and Unilab in the Philippines are leveraging RISE with 麻豆原创 on AWS to integrate multi-store retail operations, modernize pharmaceutical supply chains, and implement AI-powered enterprise applications. AWS and 麻豆原创鈥檚 previously announced AI Co-Innovation Program helps partners build generative AI applications and agents that help customers solve real-time business challenges.

“Our long-standing collaboration with 麻豆原创 helps businesses eliminate technology silos by bringing separate systems together on AWS’s secure and scalable cloud infrastructure,” said Kirsten Gilbertson, Partner Organization Leader, AWS ASEAN. “By connecting 麻豆原创’s business applications with AWS’s generative AI services like Amazon Bedrock in 麻豆原创鈥檚 GenAI Hub, we’re enabling our customers to transform years of accumulated business data into actionable insights.”听

(鈥淵inson鈥�), a global energy infrastructure company headquartered in Malaysia, is advancing its people management capabilities as part of a broader effort to support sustainable global growth. With operations spanning multiple countries and subsidiaries 鈥� each operating with distinct HR processes 鈥� Yinson identified the need to improve consistency, efficiency and strategic alignment across its workforce.听

As part of the digitalisation transformation journey that begun in 2020, Yinson introduced a more unified approach by rolling out Employee Central globally within six months, supported by strong change management and local engagement. The Group expanded in phases by adding key modules; performance, recruitment, onboarding, and compensation throughout 2022 and 2023, and further enhanced efficiency with Generative AI features as part of its global HRIS roadmap. Leveraging digital tools and AI capabilities, Yinson began automating routine tasks such as drafting performance reviews, generating job descriptions, and developing role-specific interview questions. These changes are helping Yinson improve its ability in people analytics by streamlining HR workflows, improving the candidate experience, and supporting more consistent and professional employee feedback.听

鈥淥ur goal is to be a future-ready employer of choice,鈥� said Louisa Brady, Yinson Group Chief Human Resources Officer. 鈥淧artnering with 麻豆原创 throughout the years has supported our ongoing transformation by helping us streamline HR processes, embrace and embed AI tools which drive greater efficiency and effectiveness. This enables our teams to focus on strategic initiatives that drive value and support Yinson鈥檚 global growth.鈥�听

Investing in people AI as the foundation of SEA鈥檚 AI future听

As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering SEA鈥檚 workforce, 麻豆原创 has also announced an update to its 麻豆原创 Skills University to include .听

麻豆原创 Skills University is a joint initiative with SkillsFuture Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic to design specialised training programmes that equip fresh graduates and mid-career professionals with hands-on learning in key technology skills.听

The refreshed 麻豆原创 Skills University program will empower students with skills in critical emerging innovations, including cloud, data analytics, Business AI, and emerging
麻豆原创 technologies.听

鈥淭he future of Southeast Asia will be shaped not just by technology, but by the people who bring it to life. As AI fundamentally changes the way businesses operate and the requirements of employees, it is crucial that we foster both innovative technical skills and agile mindsets. Looking on display at our 麻豆原创 NOW AI Tour, I鈥檓 confident that Southeast Asia鈥檚 future is in capable hands鈥� concluded Urbizu.听听

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(Jakarta, Indonesia, 24 October 2023) – , together with ASEAN Foundation, held the regional finals of its flagship programme, ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) to empower youth-led social enterprises and young talent in ASEAN to create innovative solutions that deliver inclusive economic benefits across the region. Youth representatives of 10 ASEAN Member States have gathered in Jakarta to present data-driven proposals they developed using , a single solution for business intelligence and enterprise planning, augmented with the power of artificial intelligence, machine learning technology, and predictive analytics.

The team from Malaysia, Walaoeh, was named the Regional Winner of ASEAN DSE 2023, “We are very happy, not only because our proposal received the highest score, but also because this competition gave us valuable experience meeting friends from other ASEAN countries. ASEAN DSE 2023 is not only a data science explorer competition, it is a special competition that brings ASEAN youth closer, encourages us to think about inclusivity, and injects a consciousness to think about scaleability of ideas across ASEAN,” Yen May Lee and Jie Si Yee, both students at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia.

This year, ASEAN DSE brings the spirit of ‘Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s World’ and invites ASEAN youth to optimise their role in overcoming socio-economic problems faced by the region. “ASEAN DSE is one of the flagship programmes designed to realise ASEAN’s vision to build a cohesive and prosperous community. You do this by utilising technology that can package data into a force that can be used to overcome socio-economic issues around us. Creativity and skills will be needed and for that ASEAN Foundation in collaboration with 麻豆原创 trains youth to explore data and science and use them to create products and services that can be solutions to issues faced by society,” said Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Executive Director of ASEAN Foundation.

鈥淒ata analytics and AI skills are the cornerstones of preparing Southeast Asia’s youth for the digital economy. As industry leaders, we must invest in these talents to empower them to shape a future-ready workforce, drive innovation and fuel growth in our dynamic region,鈥� said Verena Siow, President and Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Southeast Asia.

The collaboration between 麻豆原创 and ASEAN Foundation has been ongoing since 2017 and until now has successfully trained and improved data analysis skills of more than 71,630 youth in 10 ASEAN Member States. “Together with ASEAN Foundation, 麻豆原创 encourages youths to continually enhance their data skills, gain insights into complex issues, and comprehend the impact of specific problems. The ability to analyse data can help generate innovative solutions that address solve the world鈥檚 social, economic, and environmental challenges,” Siow added.

The efforts of the 麻豆原创 and ASEAN Foundationalso received support from the Indonesian government. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology through the Director General of Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Education (Dirjen PDM), Dr. Iwan Syahril, said that the ASEAN Data Science Explorers programme is in line with the government鈥檚 Merdeka Belajar (Emancipated Learning) initiative.

“The youth of today are deeply committed to addressing socio-economic challenges within their communities. They are eager to make a positive impact. This is where I believe how the ASEAN Data Science Explorers Programme is inline with the Emancipated Learning. Through one of our initiatives, Indonesian students for the first time in history are now able to learn outside of their campus for up to three semesters. The government is giving Indonesian students an opportunity to interact and work together with the community. More than 760 thousand students from all across the country have participated in the programme,” said Dr. Iwan at the ASEAN DSE 2023 Regional Finals.

ASEAN DSE continues to work towards realising 麻豆原创’s mission by encouraging diversity and inclusion in the technology sector to help South East Asia run better and improve people’s lives in a sustainable manner. The programme has seen 54% women beneficiaries empowered and impacted since its inception.

Today’s ASEAN DSE Regional Final was attended by 20 national champions from ten ASEAN countries, who presented findings and recommendations based on data analysis using 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud in addressing socio-economic issues in six SDGs: 1) Clean Water and Sanitation, (2) Affordable and Clean Energy, (3) Decent Work and Economic Growth, (4) Sustainable Cities and Communities,听 (5) Responsible Consumption and Production, and (6) Climate Action.

The ASEAN SDE program is developed through innovative projects that demonstrate creativity, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in mastering technology. Harnessing technology and creative thinking will result in Future-Focused Solutions that promote considerations about sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity. ASEAN DSE is also prepared to equip ASEAN youth with the data analysis skills needed to thrive and compete in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

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About ASEAN Foundation

Three decades after ASEAN was established, ASEAN leaders recognised that: there remained inadequate shared prosperity, ASEAN awareness and contact among people of ASEAN. It was of this concern that ASEAN leaders established ASEAN Foundation during ASEAN鈥檚 30th Anniversary Commemorative Summit in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on 15 December 1997. ASEAN Foundation is an organisation from and for the people of ASEAN. The Foundation exists because of one vision: to build a cohesive and prosperous ASEAN Community. As an ASEAN鈥檚 body, the Foundation is tasked to support ASEAN mainly in promoting awareness, identity, interaction and development of the people of ASEAN. For more info about the ASEAN Foundation, visit: www.aseanfoundation.org

About ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE)

ASEAN DSE is a regional digital literacy program aimed to introduce and equip youths, including underserved youths, with data analytics skills through 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud. It also aims to promote ASEAN awareness and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and inspire the youths to actively tackle socio-economic issues across the ASEAN region through data-driven solutions. It has been endorsed by the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Youth (SOMY) and ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Education (SOM-ED). It is devoted to ASEAN youths aged 16 鈥� 35, taking full-time education at educational institutions based in the 10 ASEAN Member States, and underserved youths. It is manifested in two primary segments: the regional data analytics competition and enablement session. The competition is organised across all ASEAN member states with a regional final taking place onsite in Jakarta on 24 October 2023. For information on past iterations and participants of the program, please visit

ASEAN Data Science Explorers Regional Finals 2023: Bangun solusi inovatif yang berfokus pada masa depan dengan analisa data

ASEAN Foundation dan 麻豆原创 Berkolaborasi untuk Generasi Muda yang Siap Menghadapi Masa Depan dengan Keterampilan Digital

(Jakarta, Indonesia, 24 Oktober 2023) – ASEAN Foundation, bersama 麻豆原创, menyelenggarakan final regional dari program unggulannya, ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE) untuk memberdayakan perusahaan sosial yang dipimpin oleh para pemuda dan talenta muda ASEAN dalam menciptakan solusi inovatif yang memberikan manfaat ekonomi yang inklusif di seluruh kawasan. Perwakilan pemuda dari 10 negara anggota ASEAN berkumpul di Jakarta untuk mempresentasikan proposal berbasis data yang mereka kembangkan dengan menggunakan 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, sebuah solusi tunggal untuk intelijen bisnis dan perencanaan perusahaan, yang dilengkapi dengan kekuatan kecerdasan buatan, teknologi pembelajaran mesin, dan analitik prediktif.

Tim dari Malaysia, Walaoeh, dinobatkan sebagai Pemenang Regional ASEAN DSE 2023, “Kami sangat senang, tidak hanya karena proposal kami mendapatkan nilai tertinggi, tetapi juga karena kompetisi ini memberikan kami pengalaman berharga untuk bertemu dengan teman-teman dari negara ASEAN lainnya. ASEAN DSE 2023 bukan hanya kompetisi penjelajah sains data, tetapi juga merupakan kompetisi khusus yang mendekatkan generasi muda ASEAN, mendorong kami untuk berpikir tentang inklusivitas, dan menyuntikkan kesadaran untuk memikirkan skala ide di seluruh ASEAN,” kata Yen May Lee dan Jie Si Yee, keduanya mahasiswa di University of Nottingham, Malaysia.

Tahun ini, ASEAN DSE membawa semangat ‘Generasi Muda Masa Kini untuk Dunia Masa Depan’ dan mengajak generasi muda ASEAN untuk mengoptimalkan peran mereka dalam mengatasi permasalahan sosial-ekonomi yang dihadapi kawasan. “ASEAN DSE merupakan salah satu program unggulan yang dirancang untuk mewujudkan visi ASEAN dalam membangun komunitas yang kohesif dan sejahtera. Caranya adalah dengan memanfaatkan teknologi yang dapat mengemas data menjadi sebuah kekuatan yang dapat digunakan untuk mengatasi permasalahan sosial-ekonomi di sekitar kita. Kreativitas dan keterampilan akan sangat dibutuhkan dan untuk itu ASEAN Foundation bekerja sama dengan 麻豆原创 melatih generasi muda untuk mengeksplorasi data dan sains dan menggunakannya untuk menciptakan produk dan layanan yang dapat menjadi solusi bagi permasalahan yang dihadapi masyarakat,” ujar Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Direktur Eksekutif ASEAN Foundation.

“Kemampuan analitik data dan AI merupakan landasan untuk mempersiapkan generasi muda Asia Tenggara dalam menghadapi ekonomi digital. Sebagai pemimpin industri, kami harus berinvestasi pada talenta-talenta ini untuk memberdayakan mereka dalam membentuk tenaga kerja yang siap menghadapi masa depan, mendorong inovasi dan pertumbuhan di wilayah ASEAN yang dinamis,” kata Verena Siow, Presiden dan Direktur Pelaksana, 麻豆原创 Asia Tenggara.

Kolaborasi antara 麻豆原创 dan ASEAN Foundation telah berlangsung sejak tahun 2017 dan hingga saat ini telah berhasil melatih dan meningkatkan kemampuan analisis data lebih dari 71.630 anak muda di 10 negara anggota ASEAN. “Bersama ASEAN Foundation, 麻豆原创 mendorong generasi muda untuk terus meningkatkan kemampuan data mereka, memperoleh wawasan tentang isu-isu yang kompleks, dan memahami dampak dari masalah-masalah tertentu. Kemampuan untuk menganalisis data dapat membantu menghasilkan solusi inovatif yang dapat menjawab tantangan sosial, ekonomi, dan lingkungan dunia,” tambah Siow.

Upaya ASEAN Foundation dan 麻豆原创 juga mendapat dukungan dari pemerintah Indonesia. Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi melalui Direktur Jenderal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Pendidikan Dasar, dan Pendidikan Menengah (Dirjen PDM), Dr. Iwan Syahril, mengatakan bahwa program ASEAN Data Science Explorers ini sejalan dengan inisiatif Merdeka Belajar yang digagas oleh pemerintah. “Anak muda masa kini memiliki komitmen yang tinggi untuk mengatasi tantangan sosial-ekonomi di komunitas mereka. Mereka sangat ingin memberikan dampak positif. Di sinilah saya percaya bahwa program ASEAN Data Science Explorers sejalan dengan Merdeka Belajar. Melalui salah satu inisiatif kami, mahasiswa Indonesia untuk pertama kalinya dalam sejarah sekarang dapat belajar di luar kampus mereka hingga tiga semester. Pemerintah memberikan kesempatan kepada mahasiswa Indonesia untuk berinteraksi dan bekerja sama dengan masyarakat. Lebih dari 760 ribu mahasiswa dari seluruh penjuru negeri telah berpartisipasi dalam program ini,” ujar Dr. Iwan pada acara Final Regional ASEAN DSE 2023.

ASEAN DSE terus berupaya mewujudkan misi 麻豆原创 dengan mendorong keberagaman dan inklusi di sektor teknologi untuk membantu Asia Tenggara berkembang lebih baik dan meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat secara berkelanjutan. Program ini telah memberikan dampak kepada 54% perempuan penerima manfaat sejak awal berdiri.

Final Regional ASEAN DSE hari ini dihadiri oleh 20 juara nasional dari sepuluh negara ASEAN, yang mempresentasikan temuan dan rekomendasi berdasarkan analisis data menggunakan 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud dalam menangani isu-isu sosial-ekonomi di enam area SDG: (1) Air Bersih dan Sanitasi, (2) Energi yang Terjangkau dan Ramah Lingkungan, (3) Pekerjaan yang Layak dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi, (4) Kota dan Komunitas yang Berkelanjutan, (5) Konsumsi dan Produksi yang Bertanggungjawab, dan (6) Aksi Iklim.

Program ASEAN DSE dikembangkan melalui proyek-proyek inovatif yang menunjukkan kreativitas, kemampuan memecahkan masalah, dan kemahiran dalam menguasai teknologi. Memanfaatkan teknologi dan pemikiran kreatif akan menghasilkan Solusi Berfokus pada Masa Depan yang mengedepankan pertimbangan keberlanjutan, keberagaman, dan inklusivitas. ASEAN DSE juga dipersiapkan untuk membekali generasi muda ASEAN dengan keterampilan analisis data yang dibutuhkan untuk berkembang dan bersaing dalam Revolusi Industri 4.0.

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Tentang ASEAN Foundation

Tiga dekade setelah ASEAN didirikan, para pemimpin ASEAN menyadari bahwa masih belum tercapainya kemakmuran bersama, kesadaran ASEAN, dan hubungan antar masyarakat ASEAN. Atas dasar keprihatinan inilah para pemimpin ASEAN mendirikan ASEAN Foundation pada KTT Peringatan 30 Tahun ASEAN di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pada 15 Desember 1997. ASEAN Foundation adalah sebuah organisasi dari dan untuk masyarakat ASEAN. Yayasan ini berdiri karena satu visi, membangun Komunitas ASEAN yang kohesif dan sejahtera. Sebagai badan ASEAN, ASEAN Foundation ditugaskan untuk mendukung ASEAN terutama dalam mempromosikan kesadaran, identitas, interaksi, dan pengembangan masyarakat ASEAN. Untuk informasi lebih lanjut mengenai ASEAN Foundation, kunjungi

Tentang ASEAN Data Science Explorers (ASEAN DSE)

ASEAN DSE adalah program literasi digital regional yang bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan dan membekali para generasi muda, termasuk generasi muda yang kurang terlayani, dengan keterampilan analisis data melalui 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud. Program ini juga bertujuan untuk mempromosikan kesadaran ASEAN dan Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (UN SDGs) serta menginspirasi generasi muda untuk secara aktif mengatasi masalah sosial-ekonomi di seluruh wilayah ASEAN melalui solusi berbasis data. Program ini telah didukung oleh Pertemuan Pejabat Senior ASEAN untuk Generasi Muda (SOMY) dan Pertemuan Pejabat Senior ASEAN untuk Pendidikan (SOM-ED). Program ini dikhususkan untuk generasi muda ASEAN yang berusia 16-35 tahun, yang menempuh pendidikan penuh waktu di institusi pendidikan yang berbasis di 10 negara anggota ASEAN, dan generasi muda yang kurang terlayani. Hal ini diwujudkan dalam dua segmen Utama, kompetisi analisis data regional dan sesi pemberdayaan. Kompetisi ini diselenggarakan di seluruh negara anggota ASEAN dengan final regional yang diselenggarakan di Jakarta pada 24 Oktober 2023. Untuk informasi mengenai iterasi sebelumnya dan peserta program ini, silakan kunjungi

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