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361°’s profit attributable to equity holders up 8.0% to RMB930 million in 1H 2026 Interim dividend of HK22.2 cents per share declared at a 45% payout ratio
Deepening professional resources and product‑technology expertise Optimising channels and accelerating brand globalisation
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2026 – 361 Degrees International Limited (“361°” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; HKSE stock code: 1361), a leading sportswear brand enterprise in China, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (“the period under review”).
Financial performance
- Revenue increased by 8.0 % year on year to RMB6,159.8 million
- Gross profit increased by 8.7% year on year to RMB2,572.9 million; Gross profit margin increased by 0.3 percentage points to 41.8%
- Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 8.0% year on year to RMB925.9 million
- Net cash (including bank deposits, cash and cash equivalents) amounted to RMB4,728.8 million
Operationalhighlights
- 361° Super Premium Store (超品店) format continued to expand. A total of 187 stores launched nationwide, comprising 152 stores for core brand and 35 stores for kids. With an additional store in Cambodia, the total store count reached 188.
- The forerunner of “1+6” new retail omnichannel operating model. 361° entered into a strategic partnership with “JD Instant Delivery” (京東秒送), marking the full implementation of its instant retail strategy, under which offline physical store simultaneously operates across six online channels.
- The e-commerce business remained committed to a differentiated exclusive-product strategy. Capitalising on emerging consumer trends in sports such as tennis, badminton, and pickleball, it achieved simultaneous growth in both revenue and operational profitability.
- As the official partner of the Asian Games for five consecutive editions, 361° unveiled the official sportswear for the torchbearers of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya. The “Flying Flame 5” (飛燃5) Tokyo-exclusive coloured edition running shoes made their debut at the Tokyo Marathon Expo, where running brand ambassador GUAN Yousheng (管油勝) achieved outstanding results; and the Company served as the Honorary Partner of the Qingdao Marathon for the third consecutive year.
- 361° partnered with its global brand ambassador Nikola JOKIĆ to launch the second-generation signature basketball shoes, the “JOKER2 GT”, and launched the flagship guard shoes, “BIG3 7.0 PRO”.
- 361° Kids continuously expanded its product portfolio and event resource deployment. By aligning its efforts closely with the development characteristics of adolescents, the demands of sport-specific training, and the needs of campus physical fitness tests, the brand launched technology-driven products, including the “Flying Dagger-axe” (飛戈), the “Swift Leaping” (靈躍), the “Wind Hunter” (獵風), and the “Feiyan” (飛燕).
| For the six months ended 30 June | Change | |||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||
| Profitability Data (RMB million) | ||||
| Revenue | 6,159.8 | 5,704.8 | +8.0% | |
| Gross profit | 2,572.9 | 2,366.5 | +8.7% | |
| Operating profit | 1,200.9 | 1,137.3 | +5.6% | |
| Profit attributable to equity holders | 925.9 | 857.7 | +8.0% | |
| Basic EPS (RMB cents) | 44.4 | 41.5 | +7.0% | |
| Profitability ratios (%) | ||||
| Gross profit margin | 41.8 | 41.5 | +0.3 p.p. | |
| Margin of profit attributable to equity holders | 15.0 | 15.0 | — | |
| Dividend | ||||
| Proposed interim dividend per share (HK cents) | 22.2 | 20.4 | +8.8% | |
| Dividend payout ratio (%) | 45.0 | 45.0 | — | |
Financial Analysis
During the period under review, the Group’s total revenue increased by 8.0% to RMB6,159.8 million. Sales of the Group’s two core products, namely footwears and apparels, grew by 7.0% year on year to RMB3,517.4 million and 10.0% year on year to RMB2,336.6 million, respectively. The sales of footwear products accounted for 57.1% of the Group’s total revenue while apparel sales accounted for 37.9%. Revenue from 361° Kids remained a steady growth, with footwear and apparel revenue rising 11.7% and 0.5% year on year, accounting for 12.9% and 8.5% of the Group’s total revenue, respectively. In addition, revenue from the sales of web-exclusive products at the e-commerce business increased by 9.5% year on year to RMB1,989.0 million, accounting for 32.3% of the Group’s total revenue.
The gross profit during the period under review was RMB2,572.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.7%. Gross profit margin increased by 0.3 percentage points year on year to 41.8%. Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 8.0% year on year to RMB925.9 million, equivalent to earnings per share of RMB44.4 cents.
As at 30 June 2026, net cash (including bank deposits, cash and cash equivalents) amounted to RMB4,728.8 million (31 December 2025: RMB3,804.0 million). Trade and bills receivable turnover days maintained at 149 days. Inventory turnover days dropped from 117 days as at the end of 2025 to 102 days.
In recognition of the shareholders’ trust and support for the Group, the Board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of HK22.2 cents per ordinary share for the period under review, representing a dividend payout ratio of 45%.
Operation review
Omnichannel Upgrading and Deeper Global Expansion
361° advances its omnichannel integration throughout its online and offline platforms. Through initiatives such as retail scenario innovation and global market expansion, the Group continues to enhance its market share and retail operational efficiency.
As of 30 June 2026, the Group had a total of 5,076 361° branded stores in the Chinese mainland. During the period under review, the Group continued to optimise its store channel structure, resulting in robust growth in retail sales. In addition, Super Premium Store format continued to expand. A total of 187 stores launched nationwide, comprising 152 stores for core brand and 35 stores for kids. With an additional store in Cambodia, the total store count reached 188.
In terms of retail scenario innovation, as the forerunner of “1+6” new retail omnichannel operating model, 361° is one of the earliest sports brands to conduct full systematic integration of multi-platform omnichannel operations. In February 2026, 361° entered into a strategic partnership with “JD Instant Delivery”, marking the full implementation of its instant retail strategy, under which a single offline physical store simultaneously operates across six online channels.
In terms of international business, as at 30 June 2026, the Group had 1,167 offline points-of-sales (POSs) in the overseas market (excluding the Chinese mainland), covering regions such as the Americas, Europe, and regions alongside the Belt and Road Initiative, while actively expanding into global markets through cross-border e-commerce platforms and standalone sites. Overseas retail sales achieved a year-on-year increase of over 80% and overseas cross-border e-commerce sales marked a year-on-year increase of over 140%, demonstrating significant effectiveness of the Group’s internationalisation efforts.
In terms of e-commerce business, the Group remained committed to a differentiated exclusive-product strategy. Capitalising on emerging consumer trends in sports such as tennis, badminton, and pickleball, it achieved simultaneous growth in both revenue and operational profitability. In addition, ONEWAY, a Finnish professional outdoor brand, achieved a breakthrough in the Greater China market, with multiple outdoor products receiving positive market feedback.
Empowering the Event Ecosystem, Strengthening the Brand’s Professional Competitiveness
361° adheres to a two-way synergy between top-tier international event partnerships and proprietary event operations, building a professional, normalised, and internationalised brand event ecosystem. Event partnership has become a core resource in the Group’s international brand strategy. As the official partner of the Asian Games for five consecutive editions, the Group unveiled the official sportswear for the torchbearers of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya during the period under review. The “Flying Flame 5” (飛燃5) Tokyo-exclusive coloured edition running shoes made their debut at the Tokyo Marathon Expo, and the Company served as the Honorary Partner of the Qingdao Marathon for the third consecutive year. 361° continues to enrich its brand sports‑event portfolio. Coupled with the on-court endorsement and empowerment from its international ambassador lineup, these initiatives have collectively demonstrated the technological strength and professional pursuit embodied in its products.
In terms of proprietary event operations, the Group continues to iterate and upgrade its mass-participation event system, regularly operating its own events such as the “3# Track” (三號賽道), “Light Up” (觸地即燃), “Women’s Fitness Gym” (女子健身局), and the “SWING AS ONE” (一拍即合) Badminton City Tournament, broadening the brand’s reach in the mass sports arena.
Dual-Track Synergy to Build a Differentiated Product Portfolio
Guided by the development strategy of “technology-driven, brand-first”, the Group continues to strengthen its foothold in core segments such as running and basketball, while positioning itself in emerging segments including trail running, women’s sports, and racquet sports, seizing growth opportunities through agile deployment.
As to running category, 361° continues to solidify the international positioning of its running products. At the Tokyo Marathon, the Group’s running brand ambassador GUAN Yousheng (管油勝) secured second place among all Chinese male participants, fully validating its product iteration capabilities in professional racing footwear. In the trail running segment, the “Peak Pierce V1” (淩刺V1) and “Peak Pierce V2” (淩刺V2) were launched, receiving widespread recognition from professional runners. Additionally, the “Titan 4CQT” (泰坦4CQT) running shoes were specifically designed for HYROX comprehensive fitness training, bridging the product gap between road running and comprehensive training. As to basketball category, 361° partnered with its global brand ambassador Nikola JOKIĆ to launch the second-generation signature basketball shoes, the “JOKER2 GT”. The flagship guard shoes, “BIG3 7.0 PRO”, made their debut at the Drew League in the United States, completing overseas on-court validation.
The Group is also expanding into emerging segments, launching the “Wenqing” (穩擎) all-round hard-court tennis shoes, the “Match Point” (賽點) professional pickleball shoes, and the “Victory PRO V2” (制勝PRO V2) professional badminton shoes tailored for the professional needs of different sports scenarios. In women’s sports, the Group continued to operate the “Women’s Fitness Gym” (女子健身局) community and launched the “I Am Colourful” (我自多彩) thematic campaign, building a women’s sports ecosystem from products to experiences through integrated online-offline marketing. The deployment in emerging segments not only drives business growth in the short term but also builds differentiated competitive advantages for the long term.
Strengthening Professional Resources and Product Technology to Consolidatethe “Youth Sports Expert“ Positioning
During the period under review, 361° Kids continued to consolidate its first-mover advantage in the kids’ sportswear market, maintaining steady growth. As of 30 June 2026, the number of 361° Kids POSs reached 2,202 in the Chinese mainland, anchored by fifth-generation stores and Super Premium Stores, forming a modern, multi-dimensional terminal channel system.
Professional event resource deployment continued to break new ground. 361° Kids is a strategic partner of the International Jump Rope Union, the exclusive title sponsor of the 2026 Asian Rope Skipping Championship and the 2027 World Jump Rope Championships, and has served as the official partner of the China National Rope Skipping Team for a long time. At the same time, the brand deepened its footprint in football and basketball by partnering with “Beijing Guoan Junior Training” (北京國安少訓) and the “China Football Development Foundation” (中國足球發展基金會), and signed three young basketball players as brand ambassadors. During the period under review, the fifth “National Rope Skipping Competition” (第五屆全國跳繩大賽), the “Light Up-Junior Basketball Game” (觸地即燃少年賽), the “361° Football Champions Cup” (361°足球冠軍杯), and a series of other events were regularly held across multiple cities nationwide, contributing to the steady expansion of the 361° Kids’ business. In terms of product research and development, 361° aligned its efforts closely with the development characteristics of adolescents, the demands of sport-specific training, and the needs of campus physical fitness tests. It launched technology-driven products, including the “Flying Dagger-axe” (飛戈), the “Swift Leaping” (靈躍), the “Wind Hunter” (獵風), and the “Feiyan” (飛燕), continuously broadening its target audience and application scenarios.
Prospect
Looking ahead to the second half of this year, the 361° Group will reinforce its brand positioning as “professional, youthful, and internationalised”, focus on technological innovation and brand building, accelerate penetration into segmented scenarios, and build a high-value, multicategory sports product ecosystem. The Group will steadily advance the execution of its strategic initiatives, continue to cultivate high-potential emerging markets globally, create long-term value for shareholders, and contribute to the high-quality development of China’s sports industry.
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About 361 Degrees International Limited
Established in 2003, 361° is one of the leading comprehensive sportswear enterprises in China. 361° owns a full industrial chain business covering product research and innovation, manufacturing, merchandise distribution and marketing, positioning for the mass market. Upholding the brand spirit of “ONE DEGREE BEYOND”, 361° continues to strengthen its brand positioning of “professional, youthful, and internationalised”, 361° is dedicated to becoming a globally respected sports brand, providing consumers with high-value, mass-market professional sports products, while inspiring everyone to love sports. 361° is dedicated to professional sporting, offering a wide range of high-quality products including running, basketball and sports life, catering comprehensively to the diverse needs of consumer groups. 361° Kids is positioned as a “Youth Sports Expert”, with differentiated competitive advantages of professional functionality, health technology, playfulness and trendy elements to better meet the needs of various sports and life for children and adolescents.
361° is committed to promoting the development of sports in China and around the world. It is the first Chinese sports brand to sponsor the Olympic Games and has sponsored the Asian Games for five consecutive editions. As an official partner of the Olympic Council of Asia, the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and the official sportswear supplier for World Aquatics, 361° continues to integrate international sports resources, strengthening its influence in the professional sports sector.
361° has signed contracts with well-known athletes in professional fields, including international basketball superstars Nikola JOKIĆ, Aaron GORDON, Marathon star runners LI Zicheng, GUAN Yousheng and LIU Wenqing. In addition, 361° expands its presence in the sports lifestyle sector, signing prominent athletes such as swimmer SUN Yang and gymnast ZHANG Doudou, as well as young actor AO Ruipeng, enhancing its visibility and influence among younger consumer groups.
Currently, 361° operates a multi‑tiered, omni‑channel‑penetrating sales network across major cities in Chinese mainland. Meanwhile, 361° has established a strong offline retail presence in the overseas market (excluding Chinese mainland), covering regions such as the Americas, Europe, and regions alongside the “Belt and Road Initiative”, and has rolled out its overseas e-commerce platforms.
361° is included in the Hang Seng Composite Index series, as well as the Stock Connect programs between Hong Kong and Shanghai, and between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. For more details, please refer to its website: www.361sport.com.
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Building a Global EV Footprint: How VinFast and Local Partners Power Middle East Expansion
As EV adoption develops across the Middle East, VinFast is working with local partners across distribution, charging and aftersales to strengthen the ownership experience.
DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – The global EV market is entering a stage where selling the vehicle is only part of the challenge. As more electric vehicles reach new markets, automakers with international reach also need to build the infrastructure, service capabilities and customer support systems that can sustain ownership long after the initial sale.
This is particularly relevant in the Middle East, where EV adoption is gaining momentum and international brands are expanding their presence. For newer EV manufacturers, establishing a reliable ownership ecosystem requires more than simply importing vehicles. It also means working with local partners that understand the market, regulations and customer expectations.
Vietnam-based VinFast is among the companies taking this approach. As it enters the Middle East, the company is making substantial commitments to customers, including a 10-year/200,000-km vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-kilometer battery warranty and five years or 100,000 km of free service for the all-electric mid-size VF 8. Supporting such commitments requires an aftersales infrastructure capable of serving customers throughout the ownership journey, which is why VinFast is taking a partnership-led approach to its expansion in the UAE, combining its EV business with established local expertise across distribution, service and charging.
VinFast signed an exclusive dealership agreement with Al Tayer Motors in 2024 for the distribution of VinFast EVs in the UAE. Established in 1982, Al Tayer Motors is one of the UAE’s leading automotive groups and represents major European and American automotive brands. It has a network of sales, service and parts centers, supported by 2,700 employees and digital platforms including e-commerce and a dedicated app. Al Tayer Motors also planned to establish a network of VinFast facilities across the UAE, extending the brand’s local service infrastructure.
VinFast has continued to strengthen that infrastructure through additional partnerships. In February 2026, VinFast Middle East signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-approved EV charging and electric mobility solutions provider in the UAE.
The partnership focuses on charging accessibility and customer support, with the two companies exploring Portable EV Charging Pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency charging as part of EV roadside assistance. They will also explore scalable charging and mobile-support solutions for commercial and fleet customers, as well as digital integration to streamline charging bookings and service updates.
The same partnership model extends to VinFast’s wider global aftersales strategy. At its 2026 Global Business Conference, the company signed MOUs with 29 aftersales partners across its international markets, including the Middle East. The partners are expected to establish EV service workshops that meet VinFast’s global standards, while VinFast aims to expand to more than 1,100 service workshops globally in 2026. The network will be supported by standardized technician training and certification, consistent operating procedures and quality controls, while its parts network targets delivery of common spare parts within 24 hours in key markets.
For EV brands entering the Middle East, the strength of the local support network can therefore become a competitive advantage. As VinFast’s UAE strategy shows, bringing an EV to market increasingly means building the capabilities around it that can make ownership dependable over the long term.
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With 1.93 million tertiary-educated workers in roles below their qualification level, employment alone may no longer be an adequate measure of career progress.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Malaysia’s labour market has remained resilient, with overall unemployment falling to 2.9% in the first quarter of 2026. However, the figures may conceal a deeper challenge faced by qualified workers who may be employed without meaningfully progressing in their careers. During the same period, 1.93 million tertiary-educated workers, or 35.2%, were employed in semi-skilled or low-skilled roles.
This points to a gap between employment and career progression, particularly whether the workers’ qualifications and experience are helping them move into more skilled, complex and higher-values roles.
“We need to shift the conversation from employability to career mobility. Being employed is not the same as progressing,” said Lim Bee Ing, Centre Director of The University of Manchester South East Asia Centre. “For experienced professionals in Malaysia, progression increasingly requires the ability to lead across functions, make strategic decisions and navigate change. Purposeful postgraduate education can help build those capabilities.”
Evidence across Manchester’s MBA programmes also points to rising cross-field mobility rather than individual employment factors like qualification alone. Its latest MBA employment report found that 59% of the 2024 class changed sector, while 27% changed country, industry and job function.
Experience alone does not guarantee progress
For working professionals, career mobility depends on more than time spent in a role. Both workplace experience and postgraduate education can support progression when they help build broader capabilities, prepare professionals for more complex work and lead to greater responsibility.
Experience builds capability when professionals encounter new problems, assume higher responsibilities and make increasingly complex decisions. Years spent performing largely the same scope of work, however, may not translate into equivalent professional growth.
Similarly, a Master’s can support progression when it is linked to a clear career transition, such as moving from a specialist to a managerial role, changing functions or industries, taking on regional responsibilities, or leading digital and organisational transformation. It is less likely to deliver meaningful results when pursued as a standalone credential or with the expectation of an automatic promotion or salary increase.
“For experienced professionals, the value of an MBA is not simply in acquiring more knowledge, but in seeing their experience through a broader business lens,” said Xavier Duran, Global MBA Programme Director at Alliance Manchester Business School. “That broader perspective can help prepare them for the next stage of their career, whether that means moving into leadership, changing function or industry, or even taking on greater international responsibility.”
Preparing professionals for changing employer needs
Employer expectations are also evolving. Communication, problem-solving and strategic thinking remain important, while organisations increasingly require professionals who can interpret data, understand technology and navigate the impact of artificial intelligence.
As these demands reshape the workplace, an individual can remain technically qualified and continuously employed while becoming less prepared for their next role.
Studying while working can help bridge this gap by allowing professionals to apply new concepts directly to live organisational challenges. It also enables them to examine their experience critically and connect their existing expertise with wider areas such as strategy, finance, people and technology.
The Manchester Global Part-time MBA follows this model through flexible learning, interactive workshops and practical business projects for experienced professionals. Their applicants enter with an average of 12 years of professional experience, including six years in management, underscoring that the programme is designed to build on established careers rather than replace workplace experience.
Postgraduate education is not for salary increase alone
Career progression should be looked at beyond just salary benchmarking. More meaningful indicators include movement into higher-skilled work, broader decision-making responsibility, access to regional or international opportunities and the ability to lead more complex projects.
Malaysia has made progress in helping graduates enter and remain in the workforce. The next priority should be to turn employment into sustained progression, ensuring that talent continues to develop and move into work that makes fuller use of its capabilities.
More information on the MA in Educational Leadership in Practice (ELiP) is available at www.manchester.com.my/ma-educational-leadership-in-practice/.
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The University of Manchester is ranked 35th in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026, 5th in the UK research powerhouse in REF 2021 and 2nd in THE Impact ranking 2025. With as many as 26 Nobel Prize winners, the University’s academic pedigree is among the best globally.
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Linde Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia And Mida Champion Industrial Decarbonisation Through Landmark Tripartite Conference
A First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration Uniting Industry, Academia And Government To Drive Sustainable Industrial Innovation In Support Of Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR)
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 August 2026 – Linde Malaysia Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Monash University Malaysia and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), successfully convened the Linde-Monash University Sustainability Conference 2026, a landmark tripartite summit that brought together industry, academia and government to accelerate practical industrial decarbonisation solutions and support Malaysia’s energy transition agenda.
Explaining the initiative, Linde Malaysia Managing Director, Ms. Hoo Peih Yoke, said, “This collaboration connects sustainability ambitions with practical industry action by bringing together technology, research and supportive policy frameworks. By leveraging the combined strengths of each partner, the conference sought to facilitate knowledge exchange and identify actionable pathways for sustainable growth within the nation’s industrial sector. The focus is to ensure accessibility and usability within the industrial sector to drive real-world application and meaningful progress.”
Anchored on the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy”, the conference brought together Linde Malaysia’s expertise as a leading industrial gases and engineering solutions provider, Monash University Malaysia’s strengths in sustainability research, innovation and talent development, and national policy priorities represented by key government agencies, including the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).
The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of clean energy solutions and green investments, foster dialogue between industry, academia and government, and showcase viable technologies that support zero-emission and low-carbon industrial transformation. These efforts align with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which charts an energy transition pathway towards a low-carbon economy and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The conference featured distinguished special addresses from key government and industry leaders, underscoring the national importance of the energy transition agenda. Delivering an address on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof, was Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Secretary‑General (KSU), Dato’ Sri Hj Mad Zaidi Bin Mohd Karli, who said:
“We welcome more collaborations that strengthen industrial capabilities, accelerate technology adoption and support the development of local expertise.”
Dato’ Sri Hj Mad Zaidi added, “These partnerships are instrumental in ensuring Malaysia remains an attractive destination for high‑value investments while advancing towards our energy transition goals.”
The Linde-Monash University Sustainability Conference 2026 attracted approximately 400 participants, comprising government officials, more than 200 corporate representatives from key industrial sectors, academic leaders, researchers, and students. Held at the Monash University Malaysia auditorium, the conference served as a platform for cross-sector collaboration to advance sustainable industrial practices.
Monash University Malaysia Head of School, Professor Anthony Guo, said, “This conference represents a true tripartite strategic alliance between government policy, industrial deployment, and academic research. It reflects Monash’s deep commitment to advancing sustainability through research excellence, preparing future‑ready talent to lead Malaysia’s energy transition and building partnerships that help shape tomorrow’s energy landscape.”
A key highlight of the Linde-Monash University Sustainability Conference 2026 was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Linde Malaysia and Monash University Malaysia, officiated by Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Secretary‑General (KSU), Dato’ Sri Hj Mad Zaidi Bin Mohd Karli.
The MoU marks a significant milestone in strengthening industry-academia collaboration to support Malaysia’s sustainability and energy transition ambitions. The partnership establishes a framework for long-term collaboration in education, research, talent development, and sustainability initiatives, fostering knowledge exchange, practical learning opportunities, and the advancement of industrial decarbonisation efforts.
At its core, the collaboration pursues three clear objectives: accelerating corporate and industrial adoption of clean energy and green investments across Malaysia; establishing an open dialogue platform that connects industry players, academic researchers, and government stakeholders; and showcasing viable, highly technical solutions for zero-emission and low-carbon industrial setups. These efforts are squarely aligned with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which charts the country’s shift from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a low-carbon framework, with a net-zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) target as early as 2050.
The conference featured discussions on practical, commercially deployable technologies that can be integrated into existing industrial operations, including hydrogen solutions, electrolysers, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), biomethane and biomass LNG, Cryogenic Energy Recovery (CER), and cleaner combustion technologies.
Primary sectors poised to benefit include oil and gas, oleochemicals, chemicals, food and beverage, semiconductors, energy, steel and metallurgy, and glass manufacturing. These heavy and precision industries stand to achieve substantial carbon reductions alongside meaningful operational efficiencies by adopting these solutions.
Throughout the conference, Linde’s panel of speakers shared international success stories and proven case studies from markets where these technologies are already in operation. Participants also gained insights into emerging green investment frameworks supported by MIDA, practical pathways for scaling up sustainable technologies, and Linde’s portfolio of readily deployable solutions that help industries achieve their sustainability goals while supporting Malaysia’s energy transition.
Looking ahead, the tripartite framework is aimed at fostering further collaboration between industry, academia and government through ongoing dialogue, knowledge sharing and joint initiatives that advance research, technical education and industrial innovation, supporting Malaysia’s long-term energy transition and net-zero ambitions.
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