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MAURITIUS: MoU Signing with the Government of Mauritius and Participation in the International Workshop on Promoting the Blue Economy

On 26 and 27 March, ISTIC’s Director, Madam Sharizad Dahlan, was invited to participate in the International Workshop entitled “Promoting the Blue Economy and Overcoming its Implementation Challenges”, held in Flic en Flac, Mauritius. The event was organized by the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science…
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MALAYSIA : ISTIC Hosts the Office of the State Secretary of the Penang State Government – Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang

On 10 December, the International Science, Technology & Innovation Centre (ISTIC) had the honour of welcoming representatives from the Office of the State Secretary of the Penang State Government. This visit marked an occasion for dialogue and exchange on regional and international cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI). During the meeting, both parties shared insights into strategies, ongoing projects, and approaches…
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MALAYSIA: ISTIC Hosts High-Level Leaders for Peace Delegation and Strengthens Strategic Partnership

On 12 December 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) welcomed a high-level delegation from Leaders for Peace at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Founder of Leaders for Peace and Former Prime Minister of France, together with Ms. Donia Kaouach, President of Leaders for Peace, and Madam Irina Bokova, Former Director-General of UNESCO and Patron of ISTIC, accompanied by representatives of the Leaders for Peace network. ISTIC was represented by Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Chairman of the ISTIC Governing Board, and Academician Dato’ Ir. Lee…
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EGYPT : ISTIC took part to the International Research Commercialization Expo (IRC Expo 2025)

On 11–12 December 2025, ISTIC Director Sharizad Dahlan and Senior Programme Executive Hannah Norazharuddin were invited to participate in the International Research Commercialization Expo (IRC Expo 2025), held in Cairo, Egypt, representing Malaysia on behalf of ISTIC. The IRC Expo 2025 brought together participants from 45 countries and served as an international platform focused on science, technology, innovation, and technology…
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SOUTH-AFRICA: Strengthening Africa–Asia Collaboration in Science, Technology & Innovation

On 24 November 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South–South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC), in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, convened a Consultative Meeting and Concept Co-Creation Workshop in Pretoria, South Africa. The workshop formed part of ISTIC’s ongoing efforts to advance the co-development of…
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MALAYSIA: ISTIC Participates in the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025

From 25 to 27 November 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center under the auspices of Unesco (ISTIC) took part in the ASEAN Technology Cooperation and Development Summit 2025, held at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Co-organised by UNESCO, the Diplomatic Council, the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI),…
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MALAYSIA: ISTIC took part to the National Planetary Health Forum

ISTIC was honored to be invited to the National Planetary Health Forum, organized on the 20th of November by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in Kuala Lumpur. This national-level event brought together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and international organizations to advance Malaysia’s commitment to planetary health. The Forum aimed to present the National Planetary Health Action Plan (NPHAP), developed by ASM under the mandate of the National Science Council through the Ministry…
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MALAYSIA : ISTIC’s Participation in the ASM–AASSA Workshop on Global Challenges in a Postnormal World

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) took part in the ASM–AASSA Workshop on “Addressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,” organized by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), on the 22nd and 23rd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The workshop…
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CHINA : 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI)

From 9 to 11 October 2025, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center (ISTIC) and the International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE), both under the auspices of UNESCO, co-hosted the 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) in Beijing, China. This year’s conference, held under the theme “Trailblazer of…
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INDONESIA : International Training Programme on : “STI Policy: Artificial Intelligence for Climate Learning Futures”

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC) under the auspices of UNESCO, in collaboration with the Centre for Science & Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) and Universitas Negeri Malang (UM), successfully convened the International Training Programme on : “STI Policy: Artificial Intelligence for Climate Learning Futures” from 22…
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