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Korea Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Malaysia to host first Global Skills Forum outside Geneva, under ASEAN Year of Skills
GENEVA, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia has been honoured with the international recognition of hosting the Global Skills Forum (GSF) 2025, marking the first time the prestigious event will be held outside of Geneva. The official announcement was made on June 9 by Malaysia's Minister of Human Resources, The Honourable Steven Sim Chee Keong, during a high-level event co-organised with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. The GSF main event will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 22–23 October 2025. Malaysia's selection as host reflects not only its role as Chair of ASEAN 2025, but also the country's growing leadership in workforce transformation, labour market reform and human capital development. The GSF 2025 will also serve as a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS), led by Human Resource Development Corporation, an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia. First hosted by the ILO in Geneva in 2024, GSF's second edition in Malaysia signals global confidence in the country's skills leadership and future-of-work readiness. Malaysia's Global Commitment: Skills Access Without Borders "GSF 2025 is not just about future skills – it is about fairness," said Minister Steven Sim. "Whether you are a coder in Hanoi, a delivery rider in Jakarta, or a factory worker in Kuala Lumpur, your work deserves respect, your safety deserves protection, and your skills deserve investment." He continued, "To commemorate this important milestone, I am pleased to announce the global expansion of e-LATiH, Malaysia's national online learning platform. e-LATiH now offers free and borderless access to reskilling and upskilling content for any learner, anywhere in the world." "Additionally, as announced during the ASEAN Human Capital Development Investment Symposium on 27 May, Malaysia is opening our National Training Week (NTW), taking place from 14 to 21 June 2025, to all ASEAN citizens for the first time. The programme will offer over 65,000 free skills development courses, delivered through both online and physical formats, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology, and leadership. We welcome ASEAN citizens to join us in this regional initiative," concluded Minister Steven Sim. GSF 2025 will convene 200+ delegates from 16 countries, including ministers, experts, industry and union leaders, and global bodies.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Malaysia to host first Global Skills Forum outside Geneva, under ASEAN Year of Skills
GENEVA, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia has been honoured with the international recognition of hosting the Global Skills Forum (GSF) 2025, marking the first time the prestigious event will be held outside of Geneva. The official announcement was made on June 9 by Malaysia's Minister of Human Resources, The Honourable Steven Sim Chee Keong, during a high-level event co-organised with the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. The GSF main event will take place in Kuala Lumpur on 22–23 October 2025. Malaysia's selection as host reflects not only its role as Chair of ASEAN 2025, but also the country's growing leadership in workforce transformation, labour market reform and human capital development. The GSF 2025 will also serve as a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS), led by Human Resource Development Corporation, an agency under the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia. First hosted by the ILO in Geneva in 2024, GSF's second edition in Malaysia signals global confidence in the country's skills leadership and future-of-work readiness. Malaysia's Global Commitment: Skills Access Without Borders "GSF 2025 is not just about future skills – it is about fairness," said Minister Steven Sim. "Whether you are a coder in Hanoi, a delivery rider in Jakarta, or a factory worker in Kuala Lumpur, your work deserves respect, your safety deserves protection, and your skills deserve investment." He continued, "To commemorate this important milestone, I am pleased to announce the global expansion of e-LATiH, Malaysia's national online learning platform. e-LATiH now offers free and borderless access to reskilling and upskilling content for any learner, anywhere in the world." "Additionally, as announced during the ASEAN Human Capital Development Investment Symposium on 27 May, Malaysia is opening our National Training Week (NTW), taking place from 14 to 21 June 2025, to all ASEAN citizens for the first time. The programme will offer over 65,000 free skills development courses, delivered through both online and physical formats, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, digitalisation, green technology, and leadership. We welcome ASEAN citizens to join us in this regional initiative," concluded Minister Steven Sim. GSF 2025 will convene 200+ delegates from 16 countries, including ministers, experts, industry and union leaders, and global bodies. Strategic objectives include: Strengthening regional cooperation on skills mobility and labour certification. Accelerating investment in green and digital skills. Strengthening public-private partnerships in workforce development through Sector Skills Bodies (SSBs) and innovation-driven ecosystems. Launching Malaysia's National Human Resources Policy 2024–2030 as a model for ASEAN-wide collaboration. Against this backdrop, GSF 2025 will serve as a platform to address key workforce challenges, including: Gig economy integration and protectionsGSF 2025 will tackle gig work formalisation and protections, with Malaysia leading via its upcoming Gig Workers Bill, scheduled for tabling in Parliament in the second half of 2025. Expanding social protection for all workersGSF 2025 will explore inclusive models for income security and universal protection, addressing gaps faced by informal, migrant, and self-employed workers in ASEAN. Rethinking occupational safetyFollowing Malaysia's ratification of ILO Convention C155, GSF 2025 will examine how digitalisation, remote work, and labour fragmentation are reshaping workplace safety and regulations. Private sector at the centre of skills innovationFor the first time, GSF 2025 will spotlight private sector leadership, with industry, employers, and training providers driving agile, future-ready skills systems. For information, For media and partnership, CommsPR@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Human Resource Development Corporation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Lexus GS F Is a Luxury Beast That Became Timeless—and Collectors Are Taking Notice
Sometimes, numbers lie. Or, at least, they fail to tell the whole story. Such is the case with the Lexus GS F, a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan that the Japanese automaker produced from 2016 through 2020. In the real world, the GS F was expected to compete against high-performance European sedans like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedans wearing the coveted AMG badge. On paper, it fell woefully short, with a 5.0-liter V-8 that spun out 467 horsepower and 389 pound-feet of torque comparing unfavorably with the 2016 M5's 560 ponies or the E 63 AMG S sedan's 577. Unless your primary interest is in setting lap times or owning bragging rights, you should go ahead and shred that paper. More from Robb Report Robert Mondavi's Grandchildren Just Made an Exceptional Sauvignon Blanc Branded Developments Are Increasingly Tailoring Perks to Foodies and Oenophiles Why Modern Winemakers Are Embracing an Ancient Farming Practice The Lexus GS F harkened back to an earlier time, before the days of turbochargers and all-wheel drive super saloons. By comparison, Lexus' sport sedan was a simple beast with a naturally aspirated V8 engine powering the rear wheels. But its distinction as a pure sports sedan in a segment obsessed with technological advancement isn't the only reason we think it's a future classic. Here are five more reasons this hot Lexus deserves your attention. Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. If you're going to buy a car that's down on power compared to its most direct rivals, you're going to do so because it offers something the others don't. In the case of the GS F, a big part of its uniqueness and charm comes courtesy of Lexus' 2UR-GSE V8 engine. It redlines at 7,300 rpm and relishes aggressive runs up the tach. And, with peak power coming in just 200 revs shy of its limit, this is clearly an engine that's designed to spin. As much as purists may wish for a manual transmission, at least the Aisin AA80E eight-speed unit found in the GS F is a good automatic with suitably quick upshifts and rev-matched downshifts. Enthusiasts love to compare spec sheets and lap times. When it comes to the GS F, as we've already stated, numbers don't tell the whole story. Lexus' sport sedan feels great from behind the wheel. It's quick in a straight line – it'll cover the quarter mile in less than 13 seconds – and at the world's most famous tracks. But it's the GS F's performance on twisty roads that really tells its story, thanks in large part to its track-tuned torque-vectoring rear differential. The Lexus GS F was tested on race tracks in Japan and Germany – yes, including the Nürburgring – but instead of crafting an all-out track weapon, the Japanese engineers made a car that's a pleasure to drive on real roads. You've likely heard the saying that it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. While nobody is going to claim that the Lexus GS F is slow, it's also fair to say its performance credentials fail to live up to its high-horsepower contemporaries. The thing is, that means a full-throttle blast or two in the real world may not put its driver into license-losing speeds. If you do decide to take a GS F to a race track – and good for you if you do – you'll find it's a lot easier to find the limits of Lexus' luxury sport sedan than it is something like a BMW M5 from a similar year. Lexus is really good at making reliable cars and SUVs. The brand is consistently at or near the top of every customer satisfaction or reliability survey in the world. While much of its all-world credentials were built on models like the LS and ES sedans and GX and RX SUVs, the GS platform has proven to be a durable base. Lexus' 5.0-liter V8, too, is well known for its reliability. Daily-driving reliability may not be the most important factor for collectors looking for a future classic to park in their garage, but it certainly doesn't hurt. If it were a trivial matter to figure out what vehicles are going to turn into true collectibles without the benefit of the passage of time, articles like this one wouldn't be very interesting. While it's too soon to tell where resale value on cars like the Lexus GS F that are less than a decade old will land when the next generation starts snapping up their favorites from childhood, early results look promising. A brief perusal of auction results at sites like Bring a Trailer shows that the GS F is holding its value at least as well or perhaps better than the standard-setting BMW M5 (spread across two generations), despite holding a much lower profile among casual market observers. Word of mouth is a powerful tool, and those who have been lucky enough to spend a significant amount of time with a Lexus GS F tend to sing its praises. Its status as a future classic is still up in the air, but now would be a good time to put this Japanese performance sedan on your radar.
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Pirates star Paul Skenes' strikeouts to help Gary Sinise Foundation for 2nd straight season
Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes was named the team's opening day starter for Thursday evening's matchup against the Miami Marlins. Skenes, who won the National League Rookie of the Year Award last season, will be trying to strike out as many batters as he can – and all for a good cause. He teamed up with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) for a strikeout campaign. For each strikeout Skenes throws this season, he pledged to donate $100 to the organization. "I am very excited to partner again with the Gary Sinise Foundation and help our veterans and first responders during the 2025 season," he said in a news release. "I have tremendous respect and admiration for the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect and serve our communities. GSF provides an amazing platform to honor and support those who have done so much for me. I look forward to another year of supporting this amazing cause." Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise started his foundation in 2011 after spending the previous decade volunteering with other organizations. In the past decade, the foundation has helped expand service efforts, providing the military, veteran and first responder communities with additional fundraising and outreach. "A big thank you and much gratitude to Paul for his awesome support of GSF and for this amazing offer and invitation to batting practice for the top donor. Incredible! We are getting great things done at the Gary Sinise Foundation and we appreciate your support of Paul and what he's doing to help us," Sinise said in a news release. "Just go easy on my Cubs this season will ya, Paul," he added. The foundation also invited MLB fans to join Skenes in his efforts to raise $100,000. Skenes will personally thank the individual who makes the largest donation between the launch and the Pirates' home opener on April 4. The person will be able to do a meet-and-greet and get tickets for the team's game against the New York Yankees. It's the second season Skenes has partnered with Sinise's foundation. He recorded 170 strikeouts last season and finished third in National League Cy Young Award voting. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
