KUALA LUMPUR, October 4 – The Asia-Pacific Digital Talent Summit, co-hosted by Huawei, ASEAN Foundation, and SEAMEO, brought together government leaders, industry experts, and over 130 young talents from 18 countries to shape the future of digital talent in the region. During the summit, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn highlighted the critical role of youth in driving innovation and growth in the digital economy, supported by strong public-private partnerships like the collaboration between ASEAN and Huawei. The event underscored the importance of digital skill development to ensure the region remains globally competitive.
Huawei’s President for Asia-Pacific, Simon Lin, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to youth empowerment through initiatives like the Huawei ICT Academy, Tech4City competition, and digital talent programs, which have nurtured over 200,000 talents. In collaboration with Prince of Songkla University, Huawei also launched the first “PSU ICT Talent Development and Innovation Center” in the region, aiming to drive digital transformation in education and beyond. The summit concluded with a showcase of student performances celebrating cultural heritage and a roadmap for a connected, intelligent future.
