SINGAPORE, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Singapore International Green Building Conference 2025 (IGBC-SG 2025), Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel introduces groundbreaking paints and coatings solutions, along with innovative color applications, aimed at shaping greener buildings and contributing to the sustainable development of the industry.
IGBC-SG 2025 is a prestigious annual event that brings together a wide range of leaders, architects, and top experts in the fields of construction and sustainable development. The conference focuses on discussing advanced solutions and technologies that promote sustainability and environmental protection within the industry. This year, key and timely topics discussed at the conference include whole-life carbon decarbonization, retrofitting and adaptive reuse, human-centric metrics for green buildings, and the growing trend of smart construction optimized by data and artificial intelligence (AI).
With sustainability as a core value, AkzoNobel — through its project-focused paints brand, Dulux Professional — made a strong contribution to the conference. Pamela Phua, Product Management Sustainability & Innovation Director, shared AkzoNobel's global sustainability strategies, product innovations, and the role of coatings in achieving green building goals and carbon reduction.
In parallel, Heleen van Gent, Creative Director of AkzoNobel's Global Aesthetic Center, led a workshop on the role of color in sustainable design. These activities, along with the active participation of senior leaders and experts, not only reaffirm Dulux Professional's and AkzoNobel's deep commitment to the industry but also highlight their pioneering role in shaping a more sustainable future for the built environment.
"AkzoNobel's purpose 'Paint the Future' drives us to reimagine what paints can achieve for people, society, and the planet through pioneering innovations. From air-purifying paints to advanced protective coatings, we lead beyond aesthetics. Despite global challenges, our commitment to sustainability remains central, guided by resilience and responsibility. The IGBC-SG 2025 is a valuable opportunity for AkzoNobel to continue making meaningful contributions to the advancement of the construction industry in the region," stated Ms. Pamela Phua, Product Management Sustainability & Innovation Director at AkzoNobel.
Participating as an architectural design expert, Nguyen Huu Vinh, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Interior Architecture at Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, remarked: "In the field of interior design, the sustainability trend is no longer just about green materials - it also focuses on improving user health and indoor air quality. The solutions from Dulux Professional are proving how paints and coatings can help turn those goals into reality, empowering designers to confidently create safe, healthy, and sustainable living spaces."
Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel is a paint brand dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions for projects, contributing to the creation of green and sustainable buildings. Dulux Professional's portfolio is continuously innovated by AkzoNobel using advanced technologies, delivering outstanding benefits such as Keep Coolâ„¢ technology - which helps reduce surface temperatures by up to 5°C. All products feature low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, ensuring safety for human health. With enhanced color durability and superior antibacterial performance, Dulux Professional offers comprehensive solutions for sustainable projects.
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing more sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
For more information, please visit www.akzonobel.com.
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Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel reaffirms its commitment to sustainability at the Singapore International Green Building Conference 2025 (IGBC-SG 2025)
Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel reaffirms its commitment to sustainability at the Singapore International Green Building Conference 2025 (IGBC-SG 2025)
Dulux Professional from AkzoNobel reaffirms its commitment to sustainability at the Singapore International Green Building Conference 2025 (IGBC-SG 2025)
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Oracle collaborates with MyDIGITAL Corporation to help advance Malaysia's Digital Economy Blueprint and National 4IR Policy by equipping local talents with in-demand digital skills, strengthening the IT talent pipeline, and fostering a value-based, innovation-led economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle and MyDIGITAL Corporation, a monitoring agency under the Ministry of Digital overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and the National Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Policy, today announced a collaboration to deliver skills training to 300,000 students and professionals across Malaysia, aiming to boost employability and support career growth by 2029.
The collaboration with MyDIGITAL Corporation gives students and professionals access to digital training and foundational certifications to prepare them for future jobs. This includes over 200 hours of learning and certifications, with full structured learning paths, delivered over three years in technologies such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OCI Generative AI, OCI Data Science, Oracle APEX, OCI DevOps, and OCI Security.
"Strong investment momentum in Malaysia's digital economy is reinforcing the country's ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030 and cementing its position as a leading digital innovation hub in Southeast Asia," said YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia. "MyDIGITAL Corporation's strategic skills development initiative with Oracle, alongside the Oracle Cloud Malaysia Region, will help build a high-caliber digital workforce while accelerating innovation and supporting Malaysia's long-term digital and economic growth. We continue to encourage greater provision of lifelong learning opportunities from both the public and private sectors to meet the rising demand for AI talent and strengthen Malaysia's competitiveness in the global digital economy."
The program will be delivered for free as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle's comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University, used by millions of technology trainees around the world. It provides foundational cloud training, advancing to professional certifications and additional learning tailored to skill level and goals. Learners can earn badges alongside professional certifications, showcasing readiness for specialized roles and helping employers identify qualified candidates. This complements the existing free digital awareness and literacy modules available in Rakyat Digital that is powered by MyDIGITAL Corporation. To provide a seamless user experience, Oracle MyLearn will be integrated into Rakyat Digital by June 2026.
"By unifying every layer of the AI stack, Oracle helps organizations across industries harness AI innovations, transform operations, and build critical digital skills," said Royce Teoh, managing director, Oracle Malaysia. "As Malaysia aims to become a regional AI Nation by 2030, the Oracle Cloud Malaysia Region and our collaboration with MyDIGITAL Corporation can strengthen the local digital talent pipeline, foster a vibrant digital ecosystem, and advance the nation's AI ambitions."
Oracle University provides access to some of the world's leading technology experts and practitioners to support cloud technology training and certification all over the world. More than 20 million hours of Oracle University learning content have been viewed globally, and the program has trained over three million Oracle-certified professionals worldwide with participants from Malaysia.
About MyDIGITAL Corporation
MyDIGITAL Corporation is a monitoring agency and operates as a Strategic Change Management Office under the Ministry of Digital, overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and the National 4IR Policy. It serves as the secretariat to the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, and hosts the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. MyDIGITAL Corporation is a dynamic platform aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and adoption of 4IR technologies and fostering innovation.
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About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
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Oracle collaborates with MyDIGITAL Corporation to help advance Malaysia's Digital Economy Blueprint and National 4IR Policy by equipping local talents with in-demand digital skills, strengthening the IT talent pipeline, and fostering a value-based, innovation-led economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle and MyDIGITAL Corporation, a monitoring agency under the Ministry of Digital overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and the National Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Policy, today announced a collaboration to deliver skills training to 300,000 students and professionals across Malaysia, aiming to boost employability and support career growth by 2029.
The collaboration with MyDIGITAL Corporation gives students and professionals access to digital training and foundational certifications to prepare them for future jobs. This includes over 200 hours of learning and certifications, with full structured learning paths, delivered over three years in technologies such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OCI Generative AI, OCI Data Science, Oracle APEX, OCI DevOps, and OCI Security.
"Strong investment momentum in Malaysia's digital economy is reinforcing the country's ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030 and cementing its position as a leading digital innovation hub in Southeast Asia," said YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, Malaysia. "MyDIGITAL Corporation's strategic skills development initiative with Oracle, alongside the Oracle Cloud Malaysia Region, will help build a high-caliber digital workforce while accelerating innovation and supporting Malaysia's long-term digital and economic growth. We continue to encourage greater provision of lifelong learning opportunities from both the public and private sectors to meet the rising demand for AI talent and strengthen Malaysia's competitiveness in the global digital economy."
The program will be delivered for free as a digital learning experience through Oracle MyLearn, Oracle's comprehensive training and enablement platform from Oracle University, used by millions of technology trainees around the world. It provides foundational cloud training, advancing to professional certifications and additional learning tailored to skill level and goals. Learners can earn badges alongside professional certifications, showcasing readiness for specialized roles and helping employers identify qualified candidates. This complements the existing free digital awareness and literacy modules available in Rakyat Digital that is powered by MyDIGITAL Corporation. To provide a seamless user experience, Oracle MyLearn will be integrated into Rakyat Digital by June 2026.
"By unifying every layer of the AI stack, Oracle helps organizations across industries harness AI innovations, transform operations, and build critical digital skills," said Royce Teoh, managing director, Oracle Malaysia. "As Malaysia aims to become a regional AI Nation by 2030, the Oracle Cloud Malaysia Region and our collaboration with MyDIGITAL Corporation can strengthen the local digital talent pipeline, foster a vibrant digital ecosystem, and advance the nation's AI ambitions."
Oracle University provides access to some of the world's leading technology experts and practitioners to support cloud technology training and certification all over the world. More than 20 million hours of Oracle University learning content have been viewed globally, and the program has trained over three million Oracle-certified professionals worldwide with participants from Malaysia.
About MyDIGITAL Corporation
MyDIGITAL Corporation is a monitoring agency and operates as a Strategic Change Management Office under the Ministry of Digital, overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint and the National 4IR Policy. It serves as the secretariat to the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, and hosts the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. MyDIGITAL Corporation is a dynamic platform aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and adoption of 4IR technologies and fostering innovation.
Website : MyDIGITAL Corporation | Follow us at Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | X
About Oracle
Oracle offers integrated suites of applications plus secure, autonomous infrastructure in the Oracle Cloud. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com.
Trademarks
Oracle, Java, MySQL and NetSuite are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. NetSuite was the first cloud company—ushering in the new era of cloud computing.
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Oracle Helps Drive Malaysia's Digital Innovation Ambition by Training 300,000 Students and Professionals in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies
