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Canon Envisions a ‘Future-Ready Malaysia’ at Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025
Forum invites businesses to Lead with Smart Tech towards Innovation, Resilience, and Growth in today’s digital-first economy
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2025 – Canon today announced its upcoming Think Big Klang Valley Series, happening on 12 November 2025 at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Under the theme of ‘Future-Ready Malaysia: Innovation, Resilience, Growth’, the forum will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technologies can power productivity, attract investments, and elevate local talent in Malaysia’s rapidly digitalising economy.
This thought leadership forum in Kuala Lumpur brings together insights from the Think Big events in 2025 across Malaysia—generated from sessions in Johor Bahru, Penang, and Putrajaya—where business leaders convened to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the nation’s economic and business landscape.
Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to contribute 25.5% to the national GDP by 2025, with investments in AI and digital infrastructure surging by 125% in the second quarter of 2025 alone. Building on this momentum, the Malaysia Budget 2026 has also allocated RM5.9 billion to further strengthen AI research, development and innovation via cross-ministerial efforts — signalling a market poised for hyper-growth.
“The rapid rise of AI and cloud technologies is shaping how organisations across Asia operate and compete, with Malaysia rapidly emerging as one of the regional leaders in this transformation,” said Norihiro (Nick) Katagiri, Senior Vice President, Regional Digital Printing and Business Solution Operations, Canon Singapore. “Think Big Malaysia serves as a critical platform to equip business leaders with the practical blueprint to harness the full power of AI and cloud technologies in the workplace, while empowering long-term growth and resilience in a digital-first economy.”
Next-Gen Solutions and Innovative Insights for Future-Ready Economies
The Klang Valley Series of Think Big Malaysia is set to deliver expert insights through a fireside session and panel discussion. These sessions will guide business leaders on maximising the opportunities presented by Malaysia’s growing digital infrastructure. Executives will also gain strategic direction for leveraging integrated solutions to mitigate market challenges and secure long-term competitive advantage.
The event’s speaker lineup will feature notable government representatives and key industry leaders from Malaysia’s digital and finance sectors, including the Minister of Digital for Malaysia, YB Gobind Singh Deo, and the Chief Economist of Affin Bank Berhad, Alan Tan. Complementing the leadership discussions, Canon will host a dedicated solutions showcase to highlight smart technologies aimed at helping businesses accelerate digital transformation, streamline workflows, and create greater value. These solutions include:
- imageFORCE: Canon’s next-generation multi-function device (MFD) series which integrates intelligent automation and advanced security for seamless digital workflows. It features AI-assisted smart maintenance, utilising machine learning to predict component lifespan and ensure maximum uptime.
- Antelope®: An AI-powered document management solution which transforms raw documents—including printed and handwritten text—into actionable insights by accurately capturing data, generating quick summaries, and extracting key terms for faster workflow.
- VisualAI: An AI-driven operational platform which delivers real-time visibility across people, material, and processes. Through the analysis of on-ground activities and seamless integration with backend systems and IoT devices, the solution creates a safer, more productive and efficient workspace.
“Malaysia’s growing strength and leadership in AI and cloud infrastructure reflect a powerful national commitment to building a digital-first economy. As the country attracts major investments and accelerates smart technology adoption across industries, businesses here have an incredible opportunity to reinvent the way they work,” said Masato Yoshiie, President and CEO, Canon Marketing Malaysia. “We are dedicated to helping companies turn these advancements into practical value—delivering smart, integrated solutions that maximise business efficiency, enhance collaboration, and support them in building a future-ready Malaysia.”
For more information on Think Big Malaysia, please visit: https://bcbs.asia.canon/en/discover/events/think-big/future-ready-malaysia-innovation-resilience-growth
About Think Big Leadership Business Series
The Think Big Leadership Business Series, an initiative by Canon, is designed to inspire and empower business leaders with forward-looking strategies and actionable insights. First launched in Singapore in 2010, the platform helps organisations navigate today’s fast-evolving business landscape by demonstrating how innovation and technology can drive sustainable growth.
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About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 170,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.
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The 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum
This year’s forum is an important supporting event of the 18th Cross-Strait Forum. During the event, nine Fujian-Taiwan financial integration projects were signed, with a total value of RMB 9.1 billion. The projects cover a wide range of financial services across areas including cross-strait industrial cooperation, water supply security for public welfare, capacity upgrades for long-established Taiwan-funded enterprises, technology and innovation industries, and modern agriculture. These initiatives continue to unlock the benefits of financial policies, promote shared access to financial resources for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and inject new momentum into industrial integration between Fujian and Taiwan.
At the forum, the Cross-Strait Wealth and Asset Management Cross-Sector Alliance was officially inaugurated. Supported by Jinyuan Group and jointly proposed by its affiliated financial institutions, the alliance was co-founded by Xiamen International Trust, Jinyuan Uni-President Securities, Yuanxin Yongfeng Fund, Fubon Bank (China), Junlong Life Insurance, and Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, among others. Centered on serving the wealth management and asset management needs of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the alliance aims to build a one-stop service platform covering asset allocation for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland, family trusts and wealth succession planning, pension finance, and healthcare protection solutions.
The forum also unveiled a series of innovative financial achievements related to Taiwan. The banking industry’s first group standard dedicated to Taiwan-related financial services on the mainland, the “Specification for Taiwan-Related Financial Services of Banking Financial Institutions,” was officially released. At the same time, the “Bailufen” Taiwan Compatriot Financial Service Platform was introduced, further enhancing financial services for Taiwan compatriots living in Fujian and supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises.
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Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings
“The infrastructure and capital markets we are targeting have been systematically underserved over the past decade. Verdant Rock enters this space with an investment grade rating, a strong capital position, the regulatory standing, the technical capability, and the long-term commitment that issuers and their advisers have been unable to find elsewhere.”
— Tolga Uzuner, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Verdant Rock Limited
The Fitch Ratings report can be accessed here:
Fitch Rates Verdant Rock at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
Verdant Rock’s Class 3B registration can be verified via the BMA’s register of regulated entities (search “Verdant Rock”): https://www.bma.bm/regulated-entities
Notes to editors: For the May 2026 licensing announcement, see https://bernews.com/2026/05/walkers-supports-verdant-rock-licensing/
This announcement is (i) for information only; (ii) not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, insurance product, or financial guarantee; and (iii) not for distribution in any jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results, and Verdant Rock undertakes no obligation to update them. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
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ABOUT VERDANT ROCK
Verdant Rock Limited is a Bermuda-based insurance company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, providing Basel III and Solvency II compliant financial guarantees in emerging markets, designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes, for the benefit of institutions globally.
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TVBS deploys AI translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei keynote
Online viewers praised the translation quality, with comments including “The quality of this real-time translation is amazing,” “The translation is incredibly fast,” and “The live speech recognition quality is surprisingly good.” Some viewers assumed the subtitles came from NVIDIA’s official translation team.
The achievement demonstrates how Taiwan’s media industry is adapting to AI-driven transformation. TVBS is positioning itself as a leader in integrating proprietary AI development with real-world broadcast applications. The company completed optimization and deployment of the system in just nine days — a process that traditionally requires months of dedicated training, according to Andy Yang, manager of TVBS AI Future Technology Department.
Yang explained that the biggest challenge in real-time translation lies in balancing “content accuracy” with “reading fluency” under extremely tight time constraints. Huang’s speaking style is highly improvisational and frequently switches between English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, while audience applause and cheering often occur simultaneously.
Applying standard off-the-shelf translation software in such an environment would likely result in sentence segmentation errors and unclear semantic interpretation, Yang said. Rather than pursuing “zero-latency” translation at all costs, TVBS designed a subtitle presentation mechanism specifically tailored to the keynote format.
Prior to the event, the TVBS team conducted extensive cross-platform testing on multiple AI translation models, evaluating latency and error rates. By introducing a carefully calibrated broadcast delay, the system gained additional time to process semantic meaning and contextual alignment. This approach enabled smoother subtitles matching natural Chinese reading habits, Yang said.
The team also built a dedicated knowledge base for NVIDIA GTC Taipei, compiling AI industry terminology, product names and technical keywords in advance. This significantly improved translation quality and the accuracy of professional content delivery. TVBS’s real-time translation system can be customized based on different broadcasting scenarios, Yang noted.
Yang emphasized that the key to the rapid nine-day deployment was cross-department collaboration. Engineering teams handled hardware tuning and signal integration, while internal technical and content teams managed ongoing model training and refinement. TVBS established a collaborative workflow integrating both technology and editorial expertise.
Through continuous iteration and adjustment, the team incorporated Taiwanese linguistic nuances and natural Chinese phrasing into the system. This enhanced fluency and readability beyond what generic AI models alone could achieve, ultimately shaping what Yang called a distinct “TVBS AI style.” The approach reflects the company’s “3T” philosophy — Truth, Trust and Technology.
In his keynote at the Taipei Music Center, Huang focused on AI infrastructure, next-generation computing platforms and NVIDIA’s latest technological roadmap. GTC Taipei 2026 attracted significant international attention as AI continues to reshape global industries. Through its own transformation journey, TVBS hopes to help lead Taiwan’s media industry into a new era shaped by AI.
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