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CCTV4: CMG Launches Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies and Releases Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea

BEIJING, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 29, China Media Group launched the Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies in Sanya, Hainan Province, China. The Committee brings together 28 leading experts and professionals from institutions including the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Chinese Academy of History, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies (NISCSS) , the Huayang Research Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific (BRICAP), and the  Institute for China-Indonesia Partnership Studies. Committed to advancing peace and development in the South China Sea through rational, impartial, and objective advocacy, the Committee pools intellectual resources to contribute expertise and momentum for regional stability and cooperation.

Poster: CMG Launches Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies and Releases Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea
Poster: CMG Launches Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies and Releases Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea

Wu Shicun, Member of the Committee and Chairman of Huayang Research Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, stated that CMG Expert Committee on South China Sea Studies brings together multidisciplinary and multinational experts specializing in marine-related research, and that this new collaboration mechanism and platform will elevate policy discussions and intellectual exchanges in the South China Sea region to new heights.

Ong Tee Keat, also Member of the Committee and former Minister of Transport of Malaysia, as well as President of the Belt and Road Initiative Caucus for Asia Pacific, remarked that China-ASEAN cooperation serves as a successful model of regional integration and multilateralism, and that the launch of the Committee is highly timely. Peter T.C. Chang, Member of the Committee and visiting senior fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore, emphasized that Southeast Asian nations should determine their regional destiny independently and autonomously by upholding the principle of an “ASEAN-centric” order.

On the same day, CMG also launched the Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea. Academically supported by the Global Public Opinion Research Center at Renmin University of China, the report analyses public opinion polls and sentiment data collected from citizens in six Southeast Asian countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The findings indicate that the people of these nations have expressed a high level of recognition for resolving the South China Sea issues through diplomatic channels and dialogue. They are generally wary and concerned about external forces’ intervention in the South China Sea. They also look forward to cooperation with China in the region.

Link of Southeast Asia Perceptions Report on the South China Sea

https://vscs.cri.cn/20250331/286f89b8-1a24-cf90-291b-64d8f85083c0.html

Xinhua Silk Road: East China’s Tengzhou kicks off spring tourism promotion, cultural tourism event

BEIJING, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The opening ceremony of a local spring tourism promotion and cultural tourism event kicked off on March 27 in the Liucun Village pear orchard scenic area in Chaihudian Town of Tengzhou City, east China’s Shandong Province.

Photo shows the pear blossom in Chaihudian Town of Tengzhou City, east China's Shandong Province.
Photo shows the pear blossom in Chaihudian Town of Tengzhou City, east China’s Shandong Province.

Themed with pear blossom admiration and China-chic experience, the event integrates ecological sightseeing, cultural heritage, and rural revitalization, attracting tens of thousands of tourists.

The 11-day event, from March 27 to April 6, features more than ten themed activities, such as the launching ceremony, live-action performances inspired by Chinese animated blockbuster “Ne Zha 2,” a pear blossom-themed photo exhibition and photography competition, a handmade crafts experience activity, a food carnival, and e-commerce live-streaming.

Original link: https://en.imsilkroad.com/p/345032.html

 

Xobin Recognized in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Developer Skills Assessment and Interview Platforms

CHENNAI, India, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Xobin, a leading skills assessment software, proudly announces its recognition in 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Developer Skills Assessment and Interview Platforms.

With 4 million+ test takers annually and 5000+ customers across 55+ countries, Xobin is a trusted skills assessment partner for talent acquisition professionals worldwide.

Xobin: Revolutionizing the Future of Hiring

Xobin’s skills assessment platform helps organizations hire top talents 20x faster while saving 10x time and resources with precision and efficiency. Designed for industries like IT, finance, banking, retail, and more.

For more information, visit www.xobin.com.

Key Features Driving Xobin’s Success

1. Customizable Assessments: Xobin has 3,400+ skill and 2,500+ job-based tests for precise evaluation for technical and non-technical roles across industries.

2. AI-Powered Hiring: AI Evaluate automates assessments, while AI Communication Checker analyzes candidates’ communication skills, saving recruiters time.

3. Psychometric Testing: Gain insights into candidates’ personalities to build high-performing teams with data-driven precision.

4. Advanced Proctoring: AI Web Proctoring, EyeGazer, and Browser Monitoring ensure secure, cheat-proof assessments by detecting anomalies.

5. Coding Assessments: Real-time coding tests, simulators, and hackathons help companies assess developers efficiently. And much more.

Gartner Recognition: A Testament to Xobin’s Excellence in our view

As a Representative Vendor, Xobin excels in skills assessments, including usability, scalability, and innovation. Supporting skill-based and job role-based hiring, tech and non-tech recruitment, L&D and large-scale university hiring to help organizations hire top talent efficiently.

Quote from the CEO

Guruprakash Sivabalan, CEO of Xobin:
“At Xobin, we believe in transforming the hiring process into a seamless and efficient experience, ensuring our clients find the best talent with ease.”

Gartner Attribution and Disclaimer

Gartner, Market Guide for Developer Skills Assessment and Interview Platforms, 7 November 2024.

GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Media Contact:
Guruprakash Sivabalan
Xobin
guru@xobin.com 

 

ORIGIN PRIVATE OFFICE IN COLLABORATION WITH ALDAR DEVELOPMENT UNVEILS EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ABU DHABI

  • Aldar Development, in collaboration with Origin Private Office, hosted an exclusive event in Hong Kong, with 70 investors in attendance.
  • Asian investors were introduced to meticulously curated investment opportunities in Abu Dhabi.

HONG KONG, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Private Office, a trusted advisor for global ultra-prime real estate investments, teamed up with Aldar Development, to offer an exclusive gateway to premier investment opportunities in the Middle East, and in particular Abu Dhabi. The collaboration was marked by an intimate event hosted for select guests, including Mrs Patty Gaw, Mr William and Mrs Sylvia Fung, Mrs Colleen Yu Fung, Ms Anina Ho, Mr Ryan and Mrs Lillian Fong.

Mr. Jonathan Emery, CEO of Aldar Development, was in attendance, offering investors valuable insights into Abu Dhabi’s luxury real estate market. With its stable economy, high rental yields, and world-class infrastructure, Abu Dhabi offers an attractive proposition for investors seeking to diversify their global real estate portfolio.

This collaboration leverages the expertise of Origin Private Office in identifying exceptional investment opportunities for their clientele, alongside Aldar Development’s portfolio of world-class properties. Together, they bring unparalleled investment opportunities to Asian investors.

“As a business, we focus on curating opportunities that align with the ambition of our clientele”, said Georgina Atkinson, Managing Partner of the Origin Private Office. “Our relationship with Aldar underscores the strength of Abu Dhabi’s real estate market as a compelling destination for Asian investors seeking luxury, stability, unparalleled quality, and long-term value. Our clients recognize the unique advantages that Abu Dhabi offers—world-class developments, a progressive investment landscape, and its strategic position as a gateway between East and West.

Headquartered between Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Origin Private Office is a premier advisor specializing in ultra-prime real estate. With decades of experience in luxury residential sales, consultancy, and marketing, the firm works with and only represents leading developers in key global markets including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, the Middle East, and Australia. Its clientele includes ultra – high-net-worth individuals, prominent families, and institutional investors, all of whom seek bespoke strategies and high-value real estate assets.

Both Origin Private Office and Aldar Development remain committed to connecting Asian investors with exceptional real estate opportunities in Abu Dhabi. Through tailored investment solutions, expert market insights, and superior lifestyle offerings, they continue to set new benchmarks in luxury, innovation, and excellence.

ABOUT ORIGIN PRIVATE OFFICE

Headquartered between Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Origin Private Office is a boutique advisory firm specializing in ultra-prime real estate. With an unprecedented network and a multilingual team of experts, Origin assists its clients in building meaningful portfolios comprised of some of the finest properties around the world. The firm excels in real estate acquisitions, consultancy, sales, management, and marketing across key international markets.

As specialists in off-market transactions, Origin works closely with the most astute private clients, families, and institutions globally, creating enduring value through expert market knowledge, tailored advice, and extraordinary results.

Origin’s expansive global network spans from Australia to Singapore, Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, South Korea, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, and Dubai, positioning the firm as a trusted partner for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seeking exclusive, high-value real estate opportunities.

 

 

 

L’ORÉAL CHINA UNVEILS ITS FIRST SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY IN CHINA: 1 L’ORÉAL JOB IN CHINA GENERATES 20 JOBS IN THE WIDER ECONOMY

SHANGHAI, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — L’Oréal China held its 2024/2025 Annual Results Press Meeting, under theme ‘Believing in Beauty, Elevating the Game’. L’Oréal China reaffirmed its belief in the Essentiality of Beauty, shared its consumer-centric approach, and introduced its latest strategic investments to lay the foundation for the future in China.

“L’Oréal’s purpose of creating beauty aligns with Chinese consumers’ growing aspiration of a better life. We firmly believe that investing in China is investing in the future,” said Vincent BOINAY, President of L’Oréal North Asia Zone and CEO of L’Oréal China. “With a long-term commitment, we will continue to deepen our presence in China, seizing opportunities from beauty’s socio-economic impact, enhancing our proximity to Chinese consumers, and elevating the game with strategic investments. Let’s embark on the conquest of new spaces in the beauty galaxy, and win together in the Year of Snake!”

Vincent BOINAY, President of L'Oréal North Asia Zone and CEO of L'Oréal China, Shares Key Strategies
Vincent BOINAY, President of L’Oréal North Asia Zone and CEO of L’Oréal China, Shares Key Strategies

Fueling socio-economic impact in China with beauty

Amid global uncertainties and instability, Vincent reaffirmed L’Oréal’s strong confidence in China’s beauty market, driven by the country high-quality development and beauty’s stronger-than-ever relevance to Chinese society. As a universal quest, beauty intertwines deeply with culture, daily life, the economy, and international relations.

China’s dynamic beauty industry is a testament to this. A study by Asterès shows that L’Oréal China supports over 330,000 jobs, with each direct job creating 20 additional jobs across the economy—eight times the national average (2.7). Meanwhile, beauty remains a key pillar of Sino-French cooperation, with France as China’s leading cosmetics importer. L’Oréal actively fosters bilateral exchanges through initiatives spanning culture, art, business, and innovation.

Vincent BOINAY Shares Socio-Economic Impact Study on Beauty
Vincent BOINAY Shares Socio-Economic Impact Study on Beauty

Meeting beauty aspiration with consumer centricity

In 2024, despite a challenging market, L’Oréal maintained its leadership as China’s NO.1 beauty group, driven by the strength of its 4 divisions. L’Oréal Paris, Lancôme, and Kérastase respectively lead in mass beauty, luxury beauty, and hair care, while L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty captured the largest market share.

Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L’Oréal China and General Manager of Luxury Division shared L’Oréal China’s systematic strategic framework, which fully leverages its strengths and deep consumer insights, while maintaining a consumer-centric approach:

  • Seize what’s starting with consumer-centricity and win key consumers clusters including Gen-Z, Gen-X & Boomers, and men;
  • Sharpen unique brand portfolio by introducing highly-promising brands, e.g. Miu Miu and Dr.G, while crafting brand personas for 32 diverse brands;
  • Elevate hero products driven by innovation, develop breakout hits, and inspire global innovation;
  • Advance omni-channel footprint, expand penetration in lower-tier cities, and empower new retail with aspirational experiences and professional partnership;
  • With a people-first belief, build a multi-generational management team and enhance reputation among both employees and the public.

Laurence said: “After 28 years in the Chinese market, we believe brand success relies not only on our own capabilities, but also on continuously evolving to meet rapidly changing consumer needs. From brand portfolio and product innovation to channel strategy and talent development, we go from strength to strength. We are committed to bringing the best beauty products and services to China’s savvy and sophisticated consumers, fulfilling their ever-growing aspirations for beauty.”

Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L’Oréal China and General Manager of Luxury Division, Shares Systematic Strategic Framework
Laurence Ma, Deputy CEO of L’Oréal China and General Manager of Luxury Division, Shares Systematic Strategic Framework

Elevating the game for the future of beauty

In 2024, L’Oréal expanded its presence in the Chinese market through investments, including the launch of the group’s first smart fulfillment center in Suzhou to meet the growing e-commerce demand with greater operational resilience and capability. The company also invested in Yesskin to seize new opportunities in the expanding aesthetics sector.

Fully confident in the potential of the Chinese market, L’Oréal will continue its Beauty Stimulus Plan, to solidify China’s strategic importance for the group and lay the foundation for future growth, expanding investment in key areas:

  • Innovation:

– On the 20th anniversary of L’Oréal China’s R&I Center, L’Oréal remains committed to “Innovating in China, for China, Inspiring the World“, advancing science across all beauty categories and driving end-to-end innovation.

Xavier BLIN, Director of L’Oréal Research & Innovation China, Shares R&I Strategies
Xavier BLIN, Director of L’Oréal Research & Innovation China, Shares R&I Strategies

– L’Oréal has invested in Longevity integrative ScienceTM, introducing groundbreaking products like Cell BioPrint, and Lancôme Absolue Longevity Cream.

– The 2025 BIG BANG Beauty Tech Innovation Program kicks off, introducing a new sustainability track and emphasizing AI as a transversal focus across all tracks.

  • Society:

– L’Oréal China is in discussions with JD.com, to promote sustainable consumption and lifestyle.

– The For Girls in Science program will further inspire girls with global exchange opportunities.

–  Tailoring the “Essentiality of Beauty” program in China, L’Oréal is collaborating on a socio-economic study on beauty with partners including China Association of Fragrance, Flavor and Cosmetic Industries, and co-developing a cultural partnership with the National Museum of China.

Zhenzhen LAN, President of Public Affairs for L'Oréal North Asia and China, Shares the Concept and Progress of
Zhenzhen LAN, President of Public Affairs for L’Oréal North Asia and China, Shares the Concept and Progress of “Essentiality of Beauty” Program

  • Talents: The 2025 Youth Fun, L’Oréal China’s flagship youth empowerment program, kicked off last week with three newly upgraded tracks incl. a beauty-tech hackathon for university students.
  • Ecosystem: L’Oréal China established two new investment funds dedicated to supporting burgeoning Chinese beauty brands and related companies, fostering their growth in China and beyond. The first fund, launched in partnership with Cathay Capital and the Jing’an district of Shanghai, will focus on investing in growth-stage beauty brands and related businesses. The second fund, managed by Tiantu Capital in collaboration with BOLD, the venture capital fund of L’Oréal, aims to invest in early-stage companies within the same sector.

 

About L’Oréal Groupe

For 116 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

About L’Oréal China

L’Oréal, the world’s largest beauty company, entered Chinese mainland in 1997. L’Oréal China is headquartered in Shanghai and has five offices across the country. L’Oréal China currently has 32 brands and one R&I center in China, as well as two factories in Suzhou and Yichang, owning more than 15,000 employees. After 28 years of high-quality, steady and sustainable growth, China has become the second-largest market in the world, the headquarter of the North Asia “Beauty Triangle”, and one of three Beauty Tech Hubs worldwide. L’Oréal founded the Group’s first venture capital firm of regional markets in China, “Shanghai Meicifang Investment Co., Ltd”. L’Oréal Group’s first self-build smart fulfillment center has been officially opened in Suzhou.. As one of the best corporate citizens in China, L’Oréal China has always implemented and kept the “L’Oréal for the Future Sustainable Development Commitment 2030” in mind. China is L’Oréal’s first market to reach 100% renewable energies for its sites, and L’Oréal China actively contributes to the good development of Chinese society through CSR programs.

 

Ostium Launches Competitive Points Program for Trading Activity and Liquidity Provision

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ostium, the pioneering leveraged trading platform for Real World Assets, today announced the launch of its Ostium Points Program, a competitive system tracking user activity and engagement across the platform designed to help incentivize trading, referrals, and liquidity provisioning across its ecosystem. Today the platform enables users to long or short stocks, commodities, indices and currencies.

The program officially launches on Monday, March 31, 2025, with an initial points distribution of 10 million points allocated retroactively to early adopters who have been active on the platform prior to the program launch. Retroactive points emphasize recognizing users on Ostium’s public Mainnet and private Mainnet, testnet, and pre-testnet phases. Visit ostium.app/points to check your points allocation.

500,000 points will be distributed weekly based on user activity. Weekly points distribution may increase and available points will be communicated at the start of each week.

The program is designed to recognize early adopters while creating an engaging competitive environment for all participants. By acknowledging users who contribute to the ecosystem through their trading activity, referrals, and liquidity provision, Ostium aims to further strengthen its community of traders and liquidity providers.

The Ostium Points Program features the following components:

  • Real-time score tracking: Scores update immediately when users trade or provide liquidity. These scores are converted into points at the end of every week.
  • Weekly conversions to points: Every Sunday at midnight UTC, accumulated scores convert to points based on relative participation levels. Score tracking then resets for the new week.
  • Dual scoring system: The program tracks two types of scores: Trading/Referral scores and Liquidity Provision scores. While there are two score categories, they combine into a single points total.
  • Competitive leaderboards: Users can monitor their real-time ranking against other participants in both score categories and in the global points leaderboard.
  • Referral benefits: The program allocates 1 trading score for every 5 trading scores generated by referred users. Users who sign up with a referral code receive a 5% boost on all trading scores.
  • Community contributions: A small portion of weekly points is optionally reserved for substantial open-source contributions to the protocol, such as critical bug reports and technical research.

The Points Program represents the next phase in Ostium’s community development strategy, building on its mainnet launch that brought access to global macro markets for the first time onchain.

The Ostium Points Program begins March 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. Users can view their point allocations and track their scores on the platform’s interface. New points are allocated weekly on Sundays at midnight UTC.

For more information about the Ostium Points Program, visit www.ostium.app/points.

About Ostium

Ostium is the leading leveraged trading platform for Real World Assets offering the first onchain long/short exposure to markets like the Nasdaq, Gold, and Oil. The platform enables users to trade stocks, commodities, indices and currencies. Ostium was founded by alumni from Harvard, Bridgewater, and BlackRock and is supported by top-tier investors such as General Catalyst, LocalGlobe, Susquehanna (SIG), GSR, and Alliance DAO.

Note: The Ostium Points Program is designed for tracking engagement and participation. Points have no monetary value, cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged for any consideration, and do not represent any ownership interest, investment opportunity, or any right to any future rewards. Ostium reserves the right to modify or terminate the program at any time.

 

Education Cannot Wait Welcomes Sigrid Kaag of The Netherlands as New Chair of its High-Level Steering Group

The visionary advocate for children’s rights will lead ECW’s global efforts to mobilize more resources to ensure children living on the frontlines of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises are able to access quality education.

NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises in the United Nations, is proud to announce the appointment of Sigrid Kaag of The Netherlands as the new Chair of ECW’s High-Level Steering Group.

“Education Cannot Wait and its strategic partners transform the lives of millions of girls and boys impacted by armed conflicts, forced displacement and climate-induced disasters. Our investment in their right to quality education is our shared responsibility and is the best investment towards economic resilience, global security and sustainable development,” said Kaag.
“Education Cannot Wait and its strategic partners transform the lives of millions of girls and boys impacted by armed conflicts, forced displacement and climate-induced disasters. Our investment in their right to quality education is our shared responsibility and is the best investment towards economic resilience, global security and sustainable development,” said Kaag.

As the Chair, Kaag will serve as a champion and advocate to strengthen political will and increase global funding for education in emergencies and protracted crises as world leaders race to deliver on the promise of universal education outlined in the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Through its four-year strategic plan, ECW is working with donors, member states, the private sector, UN agencies and civil society to raise US$1.5 billion to reach 20 million crisis-impacted children with the safety, hope and opportunity of a quality education.

The needs are more pressing than ever. When ECW was founded in 2016 by The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, it was estimated that approximately 75 million crisis-impacted children required urgent education support. Today, that number has more than tripled to almost a quarter of a billion crisis-affected girls and boys.

“Education Cannot Wait and its strategic partners transform the lives of millions of girls and boys impacted by armed conflicts, forced displacement and climate-induced disasters. Our investment in their right to quality education is our shared responsibility and is the best investment towards economic resilience, global security and sustainable development,” said Kaag. “With continued, generous and expanded support of public and private sector donors, we can increase ECW’s remarkable results, which have already reached more than 11 million children. I thank The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown for his visionary leadership in creating and leading ECW – from a start-up just a few years ago to the billion-dollar global fund it has become. I look forward to working with the High-Level Steering Group and the Director, along with the support of the Executive Committee to continue his legacy.”

Brown served as the Chair of ECW’s High-Level Steering Group from 2016 to 2024 and will continue his global advocacy through his ongoing role as the UN Special Envoy for Global Education.

“With her diverse and deep international experience and passion for the needs of crisis-affected children, refugees and displaced young people, Sigrid Kaag will be a brilliant Chair for the ongoing evolution of Education Cannot Wait,” Brown said.

“Under the strategic and visionary leadership of The Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, Education Cannot Wait and our partners created a new vision to deliver quality education with humanitarian speed and development depth on the frontlines of the world’s humanitarian crises,” said ECW Director Yasmine Sherif. “We are delighted to welcome Sigrid Kaag as our new High-Level Steering Group Chair. Through her leadership, we will continue our efforts to reach millions of crisis-impacted girls and boys worldwide.”

Kaag’s appointment included a broad consultation, selection and approval process with senior United Nations leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, and senior members of the ECW High-Level Steering Group.

ECW’s High-Level Steering Group provides strategic guidance to the Fund’s operations. Convened at the ministerial level, it is comprised of partner organizations – including heads of UN agencies and multilateral aid agencies, CEOs of civil society organizations and foundations, and private sector representatives – and works closely with ECW’s Director and Executive Committee.

Kaag brings a wealth of experience in political, humanitarian and development affairs, as well as in diplomacy. In 2025, she was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, a.i. Kaag has just concluded her mandate as Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, a role she held since 2024. She served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and first female Minister of Finance in the Dutch government starting in January 2022. Prior to this, she was Dutch Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation from October 2017 until May 2021, and Minister for Foreign Affairs until September 2021. 

The groundbreaking ceremony for EPG’s second factory in Malaysia was held

The ChinaMalaysia governments and enterprises collaboratively creating a new road roadmap for smart manufacturing in Southeast Asia

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 22, Mr Alick Wan, CEO and Chairman of EPG, announced the official groundbreaking of EPG’s second factory in Malaysia. This marks a further expansion and deepening of EPG’s presence in the Southeast Asian market, with its global strategy continuing to accelerate.


As a pioneer in the data center field, EPG focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and servicing of diesel generator sets and IDC & AIDC modular products for data centers. The company is committed to creating industry benchmarks and steadily advancing the global data center industry, contributing to the prosperity of the digital age.

Yang Berhormat Lee Ting Han, Chairman of the Johor State Investment, Trade, and Consumer Affairs Committee; Yang Berhormat Dato’ Haji Ir Hasni Bin Mohammad, Johor State Economic and Investment Advisor; Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia; as well as representatives from the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, other Institutional Representative and entrepreneurs attended the event.

In his speech, YB Lee Ting Han highly praised EPG’s contributions to the local data center industry and talent development, calling it “an important driving force for regional economic upgrading.” Dato’ Haji Ir Hasni Bin Mohammad emphasized that the project will optimize Johor’s industrial structure and support high-quality economic development. Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, pointed out that EPG’s technological innovations will inject new momentum into the relevant industrial chains in Southeast Asia.

Alick Wan stated that Malaysia is one of the core hubs in EPG’s global strategy, and the second factory will become an intelligent manufacturing base serving the Southeast Asian market, helping to drive the optimization and upgrading of relevant industrial chains. At the same time, EPG’s production capacity and supply efficiency in overseas markets will see a significant improvement, thereby strengthening the company’s competitiveness in the global market.

At the event, the guests jointly completed the groundbreaking ceremony, officially marking the launch of the project. EPG also announced a special fund donation to support local talent development programs.

This groundbreaking event highlights EPG’s commitment to deepening its presence in the Malaysian market and sets a new benchmark for ChinaMalaysia economic and trade cooperation.

Driven by innovation, EPG will continue to grow in Malaysia. With deep local collaboration, EPG seeks to promote the upgrading of the data center industrial chain in Southeast Asian, and implement the strategic vision of the “Smart Global Chain.”

About EPG

EPG is a leading manufacturing company specializing in prefabricated (modular) data center products. With a robust R&D team based in Shanghai, our high-end manufacturing plants in Shanghai and Malaysia, With a significant presence across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the United States, we are at the forefront of innovation in the data center and power systems industry. For more information, please visit www.epg-module.com