KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Egg Medical, a leader in enhanced radiation protection devices (ERPD), has unveiled the results of a Late-Breaking Trial presented at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2026 conference.
“Our goal is to give clinicians a choice, but one backed by rigorous, published data. By providing personalised data through live dosimetry, the EggNest supports apron-free or ultralight apron workflows where approved, rather than forcing a specific behaviour,” said Egg Medical Chief Commercial Officer, Gavin Philipps in a statement.
Presented by Santiago Garcia of The Christ Hospital, the study confirms that the EggNest system significantly reduces levels of scatter radiation for all members of the interventional team, whereby users could perform procedures safely without lead aprons or while wearing ultralight aprons.
“This data proves that we no longer must choose. By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, either by going apron-free or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest. This is about ensuring that the next generation can have healthy careers without the physical toll,” said Garcia.
The study showed that annualised collar doses over standard lead aprons were 25.5 mrem for the primary operator, 9.8 mrem for the assistant, and 10.2 mrem for the nurse. When combined with ultralight aprons, total annualised body doses dropped significantly to 1.41 for the primary operator, 2.1 for the assistant, and 1.0 for the nurse.
At these levels, clinicians would need to work an entire career to receive the same radiation dose they currently absorb in just one year under standard practices. The research also confirmed that whether clinicians chose to go apron-free or wore aprons 55 per cent lighter than standard lead, the entire team remained below traditional exposure levels.
Under the banner of “Protection Is Personal”, Egg Medical promotes a flexible and responsible approach, empowering clinicians to choose their preferred level of protection without compromising safety.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
SIBS 2026 MARKS A DECADE OF IMPACT, EXPANDS REGIONALLY THROUGH SIBS@ASEAN INITIATIVE
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| From left: YBrs. Tuan Ahmad Khairo bin Othman, Senior Director, Strategic Planning & Communication Division, Invest Selangor Berhad; YBrs. Tuan Loo Chuan Boon, Chief Operating Officer, Sidec Sdn Bhd; YBhg. Dato' Hasan Azhari bin Hj. Idris, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Selangor Berhad; YB Tuan Ng Sze Han, Selangor State EXCO for Investment, Trade and Mobility; YBrs. Tuan Muhammad Hudhaifa Ahmad, Head of Group Strategy Division Cum Head of Corporate Services, Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) YBrs. Puan Siti Faridah Abdul Samad, Chief Executive Officer, Wanita Berdaya Selangor Sdn Bhd; YBrs. Tuan Dr. Harizal Bin Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) |
SHAH ALAM, March 11 (Bernama) -- Invest Selangor Berhad unveiled an ambitious expansion roadmap for the 10th edition of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026. Scheduled for 14 to 17 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, this milestone event celebrates a decade of investment leadership while charting a new regional trajectory through the introduction of SIBS@ASEAN.
Since its inception in 2015, SIBS formerly know as Selangor International Expo (SIE) has evolved from a boutique trade event into a powerhouse of regional commerce. Data from the last decade reflects a trajectory of aggressive expansion:Visitor Surge: From 4,316 visitors in 2015, the summit reached a peak of 57,249 in 2023—a 1,200% increase in participation over eight years.
Intellectual Leadership: Beyond trade, SIBS has established itself as a premier center for thought leadership. To date, the summit has hosted over 1,081 speakers and welcomed more than 23,000 conference attendees, facilitating high-level discourse on ASEAN’s evolving economic landscape.
Meteoric Transaction Value: Potential transaction values have skyrocketed from approximately RM 200M in its early years to a record RM 13.85B in 2024.
Total Economic Impact: To date, SIBS has facilitated a cumulative total of RM 30.56B in potential transaction value, reinforcing Selangor's position as Malaysia's leading economic engine.
Entering its second decade, SIBS 2026 will officially incorporate three new specialized pillars designed to strengthen the state's multi-sectoral investment ecosystem:Selangor Techsphere Summit: Organised by the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) in partnership with Hannover Fairs Asia Pacific (a subsidiary of the world-renowned Deutsche Messe AG), focusing on technical talent and industrial innovation.
Selangor AI & Semiconductor Summit 2026: Organised by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), spotlighting leadership in high-value digital industries.
Selangor International Care Expo: Organised by Wanita Berdaya Selangor (WBS), addressing the expanding care economy and inclusive growth.
These pillars join the established Selangor ASEAN Business Conference (SABC) and the Selangor Investment and Industrial Park Expo (SPARK). The 10th edition also introduces the Selangor Investment Forum, a high-level seminar focusing on key industries, and the Selangor Career Outreach Talent Expo, a dedicated career fair in partnership with PERKESO to bridge the talent gap for approved investments in Selangor.
To commemorate this 10th anniversary, Invest Selangor is launching SIBS@ASEAN, a regional activation strategy designed to elevate the summit into a cross-border business movement.
The inaugural international activation, SIBS@ASEAN Bandung Edition, will take place from 9 to 10 July 2026. Bandung was strategically selected as the debut destination due to its striking economic similarities to Selangor; both regions serve as primary industrial hearts and innovation hubs for their respective nations, sharing a focus on manufacturing, technology, and a vibrant SME ecosystem.
"SIBS 2026 represents ten years of building investor confidence," said YB Tuan Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade, and Mobility. "By integrating high-tech manufacturing, digital innovation and the social economy into a single platform, we reflect the full spectrum of Selangor's economic strengths."
YBhg Dato' Hasan Azhari, CEO of Invest Selangor, added: SIBS@ASEAN marks our next chapter. As regional supply chains realign, Selangor is positioning itself as a regional connector. We anticipate bringing approximately 50 Selangor-based companies to the Bandung edition in July 2026. Given the shared economic characteristics of Selangor and Jawa Barat, this initiative ensures our local businesses remain globally competitive and relevant.
For more information on SIBS 2026, please visit www.selangorsummit.com.
About Invest Selangor
Invest Selangor Berhad is the Selangor State Government’s investment promotion agency, facilitating business growth and investment opportunities in Malaysia’s most developed and competitive state. As a one-stop center, it provides advisory services, market insights, and facilitation for local and international investors looking to establish or expand in Selangor—the gateway to ASEAN.
With a strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and a thriving business ecosystem, Selangor continues to attract high-value investments across diverse industries, reinforcing its position as Malaysia’s economic powerhouse. Since 1999, Invest Selangor has successfully facilitated over 7,069 manufacturing projects, contributing to the creation of 508,316 jobs and securing more than RM256.6 billion in investments.
Invest Selangor also drives the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) and the Selangor Aerospace Summit (SAS), key platforms connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs across ASEAN and beyond. Through strategic initiatives, it remains committed to a resilient, sustainable, and innovative economy, reinforcing Selangor as the preferred destination for global investors.
For Selangor investment enquiries, please visit www.investselangor.my
SOURCE: Invest Selangor Berhad
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Nur Azyyana Abu Bakar
Email: azyyana@investselangor.my
Name: Maryani Binti Mat Saad
Email: maryani@investselangor.my
--BERNAMA
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr. Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice
LAS VEGAS, March 10 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, M.D., as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition.
In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the industry to help drive the clinical and strategic direction of the company’s healthcare solutions worldwide. Drawing on his vast experience, he will serve as a strategic advisor to global health systems and governments, engineer targeted technology solutions based on real-world executive needs, advance his academic research on health data architecture and lead public discourse on the intersection of AI and care delivery.
Dr. Ferris brings a unique global perspective to InterSystems that is virtually unmatched in healthcare. His career spans 30 years as a practicing primary care physician, executive leadership at prestigious U.S. health systems, macro-level technology governance for the U.K. government and incubating AI health-tech startups.
“Very few leaders in the world have viewed healthcare from as many critical vantage points as Dr. Ferris,” said Don Woodlock, President of InterSystems. “Tim has treated patients as a frontline physician, overseen thousands of physicians at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world, directed national health policy in the U.K. and incubated cutting-edge AI startups. These experiences make him the perfect leader to help architect technology solutions that truly work for every stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem.”
Most recently, Dr. Ferris served as president of healthcare at Red Cell Partners, a technology incubator and investment firm. Prior to that, as the national director of transformation at England’s National Health Service (NHS), he managed a $2.5 billion budget and led a massive acceleration of frontline digitization. His tenure included expanding the NHS App to serve more than 40 million citizens, migrating national data services to the cloud and facilitating groundbreaking data agreements with leading global tech and biotech companies.
Before his transformative work with the NHS, Dr. Ferris served as CEO and chair of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and senior vice president for population health at Mass General Brigham. In those roles, he oversaw 3,000 physicians and led an accountable care organization that achieved top national performance on quality metrics while generating over $1 billion in cumulative cost savings for taxpayers.
A recognized leader in health IT and a Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Ferris became a professor of medicine at Harvard University in 2018. He has authored more than 120 publications on quality measurement, health information technology and population health, and currently serves in an advisory role for Stanford University.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the industry to help drive the clinical and strategic direction of the company’s healthcare solutions worldwide. Drawing on his vast experience, he will serve as a strategic advisor to global health systems and governments, engineer targeted technology solutions based on real-world executive needs, advance his academic research on health data architecture and lead public discourse on the intersection of AI and care delivery.
Dr. Ferris brings a unique global perspective to InterSystems that is virtually unmatched in healthcare. His career spans 30 years as a practicing primary care physician, executive leadership at prestigious U.S. health systems, macro-level technology governance for the U.K. government and incubating AI health-tech startups.
“Very few leaders in the world have viewed healthcare from as many critical vantage points as Dr. Ferris,” said Don Woodlock, President of InterSystems. “Tim has treated patients as a frontline physician, overseen thousands of physicians at one of the most respected hospital systems in the world, directed national health policy in the U.K. and incubated cutting-edge AI startups. These experiences make him the perfect leader to help architect technology solutions that truly work for every stakeholder in the healthcare ecosystem.”
Most recently, Dr. Ferris served as president of healthcare at Red Cell Partners, a technology incubator and investment firm. Prior to that, as the national director of transformation at England’s National Health Service (NHS), he managed a $2.5 billion budget and led a massive acceleration of frontline digitization. His tenure included expanding the NHS App to serve more than 40 million citizens, migrating national data services to the cloud and facilitating groundbreaking data agreements with leading global tech and biotech companies.
Before his transformative work with the NHS, Dr. Ferris served as CEO and chair of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and senior vice president for population health at Mass General Brigham. In those roles, he oversaw 3,000 physicians and led an accountable care organization that achieved top national performance on quality metrics while generating over $1 billion in cumulative cost savings for taxpayers.
A recognized leader in health IT and a Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Ferris became a professor of medicine at Harvard University in 2018. He has authored more than 120 publications on quality measurement, health information technology and population health, and currently serves in an advisory role for Stanford University.
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
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617-551-5158
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Monday, March 9, 2026
InvestKL to Transition Under MIDA as Part of National Investment Promotion Consolidation
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- InvestKL today announced that effective Sunday, 15 March 2026, the agency will transition under the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). This move is part of the government’s broader effort to streamline investment promotion functions, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and enhance the overall investor experience.
The transition supports national economic priorities, including those outlined in the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and Malaysia’s long-term ambition to attract more high-value, innovation-driven investments.
InvestKL assures that all ongoing engagements with multinational companies (MNCs), prospects, and ecosystem partners will continue seamlessly under MIDA’s facilitation structure. Both agencies are closely coordinating to ensure uninterrupted support for current operations, expansion plans, and future investments within Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL).
Since its establishment, InvestKL has successfully attracted more than 150 MNCs, representing total investments of RM37 billion and creating over 33,000 high-skilled jobs. These achievements provide a strong foundation for Malaysia’s investment ecosystem as the agency transitions under MIDA.
Reflecting on InvestKL’s performance and its significant role over the past decade, An InvestKL representative said, “This performance underscores InvestKL’s role in elevating Greater KL as the top destination for high-value, innovation-led investments. Over the years, we have worked together with leading global companies to build capabilities, create high-skilled jobs, and strengthen Malaysia’s and Greater KL’s position in the regional and global economy.”
The agency added that the transition marks a new phase for the nation’s investment landscape. “We believe under MIDA’s stewardship, this mission will continue with even greater scale and synergy. The focus on attracting high-value, high-growth investment into Malaysia and Greater KL remains unchanged, and we are confident that the unified strengths of both agencies will accelerate the nation’s investment trajectory.”
InvestKL is confident that the work they have built over the past decade will continue with renewed focus and momentum. The agency remains committed to attracting highvalue, innovation-led investment to Malaysia and believes that this consolidation under MIDA will enable even greater impact for the nation. InvestKL will work closely under MIDA’s stewardship with strong support from MITI and other government agencies to ensure continuity, enhanced coordination, and sustained value creation for investors and the country.
InvestKL also extended its appreciation to stakeholders who have supported its mandate since 2011. The agency expressed deep gratitude to the government, ministries, MNCs, and ecosystem partners for their trust, collaboration, and confidence throughout its 15 year journey.
About InvestKL
InvestKL is the lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (Greater KL). Guided by the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP 2030) and the MADANI Economy framework, InvestKL attracts and facilitates the establishment of modern and global services regional hubs by the world‘s leading companies. As a holistic partner, InvestKL is involved in every stage of the investment process, from a partner in early project implementation to post-investment services. InvestKL supports Malaysia‘s ambition to become a technology-driven green nation through quality investments, transfer of knowledge, and the creation of high-skilled executive jobs for Malaysians.
SOURCE: InvestKL
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Siti Syazwani Ahmad Marzuki
Manager, Strategic Communications
Tel: +60 17-424 9242
Email: syazwani.marzuki@investkl.gov.my
--BERNAMA
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Arteris Network-on-Chip Technology Achieves Deployment Milestone of 4 Billion Chips and Chiplets Globally
Arteris network-on-chip interconnect IP ships in production silicon at accelerating scale across the globe in AI-driven applications including automotive, enterprise computing, consumer electronics, and industrial.
SHANGHAI, March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arteris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIP), a leading provider of semiconductor technology for accelerating innovation in the AI era, announced that its technology has shipped in more than 4 billion devices globally, signifying important growth in enabling the underlying data movement for AI-era chips and chiplets.
While Arteris system IP has long been deployed in high-volume devices, from automotive systems to consumer devices, recent growth has been driven by increased adoption in AI-enabled systems, where Arteris technology is particularly suited for rising compute density, energy efficiency requirements, chiplet integration, and ever-growing system complexity. Production deployment volumes continue to rise across all segments, driving corresponding growth in the Arteris variable royalty revenue stream and extending beyond the company’s historical average annual growth rate of approximately 20 percent.
“While overall SoC shipments are in the tens of billions annually, high-end, complex SoCs used in advanced compute, automotive, and AI data-intensive applications number in the low billions range today,” said Rich Wawrzyniak, principal analyst at the SHD Group. “Arteris pioneered network-on-chip IP, now a necessary system IP technology for today’s complex semiconductor designs. As the first company to commercialize NoC solutions, they built a strong early market lead and continue to expand their portfolio to address the industry’s escalating design challenges.”
The rapidly rising demand for high-performance compute, energy efficiency, and safety and security is accelerating the shift toward complex, multi-die architectures. Arteris network-on-chip technology is proven to address the associated interconnect needs, resulting in design wins that translate into volume deployments.
“Reaching more than 4 billion deployed chips and chiplets globally is not just a volume milestone, but a reflection of how essential data movement has become to modern system design across all regions worldwide,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “As AI systems grow larger, more distributed, and more heterogeneous, the data movement enabled by the interconnect architecture is now as foundational as compute and memory. We’re proud to see Arteris technology at the heart of so many advanced systems across the globe, from data centers to edge devices and physical AI systems. We look forward to a rapid increase in Arteris connected SoCs coming to market, based on our customers’ innovation.”
About Arteris
Arteris is a leading provider of semiconductor technology that accelerates the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon with built-in safety, reliability, and security. Innovative Arteris products are designed to optimize data movement and help ease complexity in the modern AI era with network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP), system-on-chip (SoC) software for integration automation and hardware security assurance. All are used by the world's top technology companies to improve overall performance and engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring cutting-edge designs to market faster. Learn more at arteris.com.
© 2004-2026 Arteris, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Arteris, Arteris IP, the Arteris IP logo, and the other Arteris marks found at https://www.arteris.com/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arteris, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
Media Contact:
Arteris Inc.
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+1 408 560 3044
newsroom@arteris.com
SOURCE: Arteris, Inc.
--BERNAMA
While Arteris system IP has long been deployed in high-volume devices, from automotive systems to consumer devices, recent growth has been driven by increased adoption in AI-enabled systems, where Arteris technology is particularly suited for rising compute density, energy efficiency requirements, chiplet integration, and ever-growing system complexity. Production deployment volumes continue to rise across all segments, driving corresponding growth in the Arteris variable royalty revenue stream and extending beyond the company’s historical average annual growth rate of approximately 20 percent.
“While overall SoC shipments are in the tens of billions annually, high-end, complex SoCs used in advanced compute, automotive, and AI data-intensive applications number in the low billions range today,” said Rich Wawrzyniak, principal analyst at the SHD Group. “Arteris pioneered network-on-chip IP, now a necessary system IP technology for today’s complex semiconductor designs. As the first company to commercialize NoC solutions, they built a strong early market lead and continue to expand their portfolio to address the industry’s escalating design challenges.”
The rapidly rising demand for high-performance compute, energy efficiency, and safety and security is accelerating the shift toward complex, multi-die architectures. Arteris network-on-chip technology is proven to address the associated interconnect needs, resulting in design wins that translate into volume deployments.
“Reaching more than 4 billion deployed chips and chiplets globally is not just a volume milestone, but a reflection of how essential data movement has become to modern system design across all regions worldwide,” said K. Charles Janac, president and CEO of Arteris. “As AI systems grow larger, more distributed, and more heterogeneous, the data movement enabled by the interconnect architecture is now as foundational as compute and memory. We’re proud to see Arteris technology at the heart of so many advanced systems across the globe, from data centers to edge devices and physical AI systems. We look forward to a rapid increase in Arteris connected SoCs coming to market, based on our customers’ innovation.”
About Arteris
Arteris is a leading provider of semiconductor technology that accelerates the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon with built-in safety, reliability, and security. Innovative Arteris products are designed to optimize data movement and help ease complexity in the modern AI era with network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property (IP), system-on-chip (SoC) software for integration automation and hardware security assurance. All are used by the world's top technology companies to improve overall performance and engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring cutting-edge designs to market faster. Learn more at arteris.com.
© 2004-2026 Arteris, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Arteris, Arteris IP, the Arteris IP logo, and the other Arteris marks found at https://www.arteris.com/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arteris, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
Media Contact:
Arteris Inc.
Gina Jacobs
+1 408 560 3044
newsroom@arteris.com
SOURCE: Arteris, Inc.
--BERNAMA
Friday, March 6, 2026
XSOLLA LAUNCHES RESELLER PROGRAM TO UNLOCK GLOBAL GAME REVENUE
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| Graphic: Xsolla |
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the debut of the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers instantly scale and capture billions in untapped revenue within local markets worldwide.
According to Xsolla in a statement, the programme eliminates the need for developers and publishers to build local infrastructure, allowing them to partner directly with official global distributors and resellers.
Game developers pursuing global expansion often face an infrastructure challenge that leaves billions of dollars uncaptured in cash-dependent emerging economies, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa. Players in these regions primarily access digital content through local distribution partners.
"Most game developers face the same challenge when scaling globally: they lack the local infrastructure and direct access to regional markets, especially when building the presence independently is slow, costly, and operationally complex," said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.
He stated that the Xsolla Reseller Program solves this by serving as the infrastructure layer between developers and vetted local resellers.
The programme transforms this latent global demand into a controlled revenue stream by connecting developers with verified local resellers through a centralised platform that handles communication, onboarding, compliance, fraud protection, and customer support.
Key benefits include maintaining full control over regional distribution strategy using SKU Availability Controls and guaranteeing compliance across all reseller partnerships through a Verified Reseller Approval Process. Developers can also optimise distribution strategies using a Unified Reseller Analytics Dashboard.
Furthermore, the programme secures revenue by eliminating pricing abuse and arbitrage with geo-fenced key distribution and built-in fraud protection. Operational overhead is significantly reduced via a Global Payout Infrastructure that automates tax documentation compliant with local requirements across more than 150 countries.
The programme has initially launched with a curated cohort of resellers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with further global expansion planned throughout 2026.
-- BERNAMA
CGTN: JIANGSU PLAYS KEY ROLE IN STABILISING CHINA’S ECONOMY
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Economically strong provinces must maintain solid foundations and strong resilience against external shocks to help stabilise the overall national economy, as emphasised by Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to China Global Television Network (CGTN).
While taking part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, Xi called on the province to further strengthen its economic resilience, noting that Jiangsu’s economic performance reflects both scale and quality.
In a statement, CGTN reported that Jiangsu has maintained strong momentum with manufacturing as a central pillar.
The province’s manufacturing high-quality development index has ranked first nationwide for five consecutive years, reflecting strong industrial capability and innovation. From advanced equipment and integrated circuits to new energy and biomedicine, Jiangsu’s industrial ecosystem has enabled the province to remain competitive amid global supply chain adjustments.
Domestic demand has also shown strong vitality. A provincial football league has attracted more than 2.43 million spectators in 2025, demonstrating how sports, culture and tourism can stimulate consumption and unlock the potential of the domestic market.
President Xi also stressed that Chinese modernisation is defined by common prosperity for all, highlighting the importance of policies aimed at improving livelihoods.
Among the priorities is employment, with the government expanding work-for-relief programmes to support those facing difficulties in securing jobs. Flexible workers and those in emerging forms of employment will also gain broader access to social security programmes.
China will also implement an income growth plan for urban and rural residents aimed at increasing earnings for lower-income groups, expanding property income channels, and improving remuneration and social security systems.
Meanwhile, the draft government work report outlines measures to strengthen public services and social protection, including raising minimum basic old-age benefits for rural and non-working urban residents, introducing elderly care service vouchers, expanding maternity insurance coverage, and accelerating the development of childcare services.
-- BERNAMA
While taking part in a deliberation with his fellow deputies from the delegation of Jiangsu Province at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, Xi called on the province to further strengthen its economic resilience, noting that Jiangsu’s economic performance reflects both scale and quality.
In a statement, CGTN reported that Jiangsu has maintained strong momentum with manufacturing as a central pillar.
The province’s manufacturing high-quality development index has ranked first nationwide for five consecutive years, reflecting strong industrial capability and innovation. From advanced equipment and integrated circuits to new energy and biomedicine, Jiangsu’s industrial ecosystem has enabled the province to remain competitive amid global supply chain adjustments.
Domestic demand has also shown strong vitality. A provincial football league has attracted more than 2.43 million spectators in 2025, demonstrating how sports, culture and tourism can stimulate consumption and unlock the potential of the domestic market.
President Xi also stressed that Chinese modernisation is defined by common prosperity for all, highlighting the importance of policies aimed at improving livelihoods.
Among the priorities is employment, with the government expanding work-for-relief programmes to support those facing difficulties in securing jobs. Flexible workers and those in emerging forms of employment will also gain broader access to social security programmes.
China will also implement an income growth plan for urban and rural residents aimed at increasing earnings for lower-income groups, expanding property income channels, and improving remuneration and social security systems.
Meanwhile, the draft government work report outlines measures to strengthen public services and social protection, including raising minimum basic old-age benefits for rural and non-working urban residents, introducing elderly care service vouchers, expanding maternity insurance coverage, and accelerating the development of childcare services.
-- BERNAMA
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