9:30 AM UTC+5:30 Are you interested in learning how cloud computing is embedded in our daily lives? Our STEM ConnectHER Speaker Series on June 14 will delve into how cloud computing supports diverse industries, including media, fintech, and healthcare, and…
Daily Express, a Malaysia-based news outlet, features coverage of our Go Digital ASEAN workshop, which supports micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Malaysia. A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has organised a digital skills workshop for underserved micro, small, and…
Creating equitable care ecosystems is a cornerstone of women’s empowerment and advancement in the workforce. The Asia Foundation supports this vision under the Australia- Malaysia Reform Partnership (AMRP). It works with local and regional partners to address gender issues in…
BFM: The Business Station, a Malaysia-based independent radio station, featured a discussion on “Care Economy: What can Malaysia learn from Australia.” Facilitated by The Asia Foundation in Malaysia, this episode of Beyond the Ballot Box features an insightful interview with…
Phunu Vietnam, the media agency of Vietnam’s Women Union, and Kenh VTC16 Channel, a major public broadcaster, highlighted the launch of the Accelerate My Business (AMB) program. AMB aims to build the capacity and development of women entrepreneurs in Vietnam.…
AI technology is rapidly expanding worldwide, whether in regular individuals’ lives, research, or advances in health and agriculture. Adaptation of this technology is becoming increasingly important in any country, particularly one developing artificial intelligence. In collaboration with the Ministry of…
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are vital to Nepal’s economy, comprising 90% of businesses and 45% of jobs, employing 2.7 million people. However, despite their significance, women-led enterprises often lack essential skills and financial support. To address this disparity,…
Dainik Jagran, an Indian Hindi language newspaper, showcases the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between The Asia Foundation and the University of Dehli to build digital proficiency and job readiness for its students. Utilizing the Visa-supported program Skills2Work, The Asia…
The APAC Cybersecurity Fund aims to build an inclusive and safe digital ecosystem for all by connecting small businesses and vulnerable groups to local training opportunities and resources to improve cybersecurity resilience. The Asia Foundation works to protect local communities…
The Asia Foundation’s Future Skills Alliance (FSA) launches the second phase of STEM ConnectHER. The initiative aims to promote women’s participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Asia and the Pacific. Building on its successful pilot in 2021,…
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) spotlights The Asia Foundation’s Go Digital ASEAN initiative as a case study in the report “Enhance the Cross-Border Development of Skilled Professionals across the APEC Region.” The report emphasizes the urgent need for skilled…
DailyFT, a Sri Lankan business and financial news outlet, highlights the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in its coverage of The Asia Foundation and its partners’ program initiatives in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka, which ranked 81st out of 175 countries in…