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Countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their neighbours will undergo significant social, economic and industrial change over the coming decades. The emergence of these sunrise industries in the ASEAN region also presents opportunities for Australia. Consumer incomes will rise, advanced technologies will be cheaper and more accessible, and economies will shift from industrial production to the provision of services. These factors, among others, will drive future population and economic growth across the region. In the face of these changes, some industries will decline, while new 'sunrise industries' will emerge, generating new sources of long-term economic development.

This report identifies and profiles the following set of potential sunrise industries: (1) Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems: made up of large and small companies which design, construct, implement and operate automated systems, this industry emerges as a result of the increasing capabilities of automation and artificial intelligence to deliver benefits at lower costs; (2) Financial and regulatory services technology: enabled by technology and growing demand for innovative financial services, the FinTech and RegTech sector is made up of companies that provide digitally enabled financial and regulatory products and services; (3) High value nutrition: growing incomes, rates of chronic diseases and concerns about food safety and provenance have driven demand for healthy, traceable and trustworthy food products that are sustainably and ethically produced, giving rise to an industry focused on high value nutrition; (4) Next generation energy storage and distribution: improvements in the affordability and capability of batteries, other technological innovations, and consumer demand for clean energy solutions are fuelling demand for companies (both big and small) in the energy storage and distribution market; (5) Cyber-physical systems security: while cyber-physical systems (i.e. systems which have intertwined software and physical components) are becoming increasingly widespread, they can be vulnerable to hacking, creating new opportunities for the cyber-physical systems security industry; (6) Personal health and ageing: rapidly aging populations are creating demand for products and services related to personal health and ageing (e.g. apps, wearable devices and mobile/telehealth services) along with personalised health and aged care; (7) Digital infrastructure and connectivity: while the wider Asia Pacific region has some of the world's most digitally advanced nations, digital infrastructure is still lacking for many ASEAN members, creating opportunities for the digital infrastructure industry to respond to the growing connectivity demand.

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The large range of jobs that Malaysian undergraduates of foreign languages are often employed in after completion of their studies (education, tourism, banking, business, management, etc.) is not necessarily related to their major field of study. This situation often makes it difficult for lecturers to develop a comprehensive professional training for their benefit. In the early 2010s, unemployment rates of Malaysian undergraduates were increasing, although the job market was quite flexible. In order to improve students' employability, Malaysian universities decided to restructure their curricula. Industrial training, or Latihan Industri (LI), became a new mandatory requirement for all future undergraduates of the new programmes from 2011. LI aims to match students' academic training with the needs of the private sector. However, most companies were not prepared to accept the first influx of trainees from all types of programmes (sciences, social sciences or the humanities) in 2014. Consequently, many students could not find an appropriate LI position in the field they were studying, and were placed in positions for which they were poorly prepared.

At the end of their LI, students had to submit a logbook of their activities as well as provide a final report in which they were asked to evaluate their experiences. A content analysis of these reports from four foreign language students who did their LI in different sectors (finance, education, industry and retail) provides interesting insights into the different skills required by Malaysian employers, irrespective of their sector of activity. The analysis of the reports raises the question of the adequacy of the academic training of foreign language students for the Malaysian job market, and the transferability of their acquired language skills to their new work environment.

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Increased migration between Asia-Pacific countries and the rapid pace of regional integration are leading to increasing calls for quality assurance in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) qualifications. The third International Congress on TVET held in Shanghai in 2012, for example, recommended the development of guidelines to assist Member States in this process. To this end, UNESCO Bangkok with Asia-Pacific Member States developed this set of guidelines. The guidelines focus on the quality assurance of TVET qualifications based on findings from 13 country studies. The study was carried out through a participatory process involving consultation with Member States to best respond to their diverse contexts and needs.

The aim of these guidelines is to propose principles and indicators that can assist Member States in optimizing their quality assurance mechanisms for TVET qualifications. They provide a framework for documenting, developing, monitoring, evaluating and improving the currency and comparability of certificates, diplomas or degrees in TVET. Member States are strongly urged to make efforts to implement the guidelines as appropriate to their specific national contexts.

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In this paper we aim to examine and forecast the underemployment trend in Malaysia. We primarily focus on two measurements of underemployment which are time-related and skill-related underemployment for a period of ten years starting from 2005 to 2015. To forecast the number of time-related and skill-related underemployment for 2016 we use exponential smoothing forecast method. The data and other information related to underemployment in Malaysia are collected from Department of Statistics, Malaysia. The study found that although the proportion of time-related underemployment over employment is relatively stable during the ten years period, the number of skill-related underemployment is increasing by years. Females are mostly affected by both time-related and skill-related underemployment.

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the impact of foundational competencies on work engagement in the context of the Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) service sector. Design/methodology/approach: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Malaysia, and data were gathered via a survey on 312 employees representing SMEs service sectors. Partial least squares techniques were used in testing the hypothesized linkages. Findings: The findings indicated that foundational competencies have a significant positive effect on work engagement.

Research limitations/implications: Considering the research approach, generalizing the findings of this study must be done with caution. Longitudinal data are recommended, as these could provide additional support to the results. Further studies can as well extend the framework by testing whether job resources play a positive role in enhancing the relationship between foundational competencies and work engagement in Malaysia. Practical implications: The findings suggest that foundational competencies positively relate to work engagement. Therefore, training and coaching sessions could be organized by managers/policy makers to enhance these competencies, which will strengthen work engagement and career development of the employee; it may specifically be very helpful for fresh graduates whose careers would have just started. Originality/value: To the authors' knowledge, this is the first attempt to examine the effect of American Society of Training and Development foundational competencies on work engagement in SMEs in Malaysia.

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The competencies of graphic design graduates are always a concern for design educators and industry professionals. However, limited evidence has been offered by past studies on the existence of a set of competency standards for new entrants to graphic design profession. Also, there seems to exist a very few studies on the tool used to measure the graduates' competency levels that can be found from the literature review. This paper intends to describe a conceptual framework used to develop a model and instrument for competency assessment of graphic design graduates in the context of Malaysia. The conceptual framework described in this paper will include the factors that constantly affect the competencies (knowledge, skills, personal traits, self-concept, and motives) of graphic design graduates.

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Labour migration has never featured more prominently within South-East Asia than it does today. However, the realities experienced by migrant workers are often hidden from view due to the temporary and irregular nature of much of the migration occurring within the region. As a result, there remains a dearth of reliable data that can be utilized for the development of evidence-based policy and programming. To inform their interventions, the International Labour Organization and the International Organization for Migration collaborated on a large-scale regional survey of over 1,800 migrant workers. The findings challenge some of the commonly held assumptions about the end result of labour migration in South-East Asia and how best to ensure a safe and rewarding experience for migrant workers. Positive outcomes can be achieved if migrant workers are able to avoid burdensome debts, benefit from labour rights protection, enhance their job skills and find gainful employment upon return. Lack of assurance of obtaining these conditions contributes to a situation where labour migration is often a considerable gamble for migrant workers and their family members.

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Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial component of an educator for the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. Vocational teachers in the Technical Vocational and Education And Training (TVET) programme have to handle various students during the teaching and learning process. The experience has equipped the vocational teachers at the Malaysian Public Skills Training Institution (MPSTI) with EI competencies. This study was conducted on the vocational teachers in MPSTI under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) and the Ministry of Youth and Sport (MOYS) who taught the TVET programme based on the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) module. This study aims to identify the relationship of EI towards work performance. This study used the quantitative approach and collected the data using simple random sampling with a total of 1,186 vocational teachers from 31 MPSTI in Peninsular Malaysia. The measurement model and structural model were analysed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) with SmartPLS 3.0 software to assess and validate the reflective model. The results reveal that the path coefficient value is (β = 0.753, t = 43.395, p = 0) which indicates that the EI factor has a significant relationship with work performance. The model prediction accuracy is at a moderate level with 0.567. The finding of this study reveals the features of vocational teachers with EI factor namely self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. This study can guide the management in the MOHR and MOYS to establish guidelines for the vocational teachers by incorporating elements of EI.

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This book presents the theories and abilities of integrating corporate education into traditional universities as well as highlighting professional development in different subject areas. The book is divided into four sections: the first provides a basic conceptual background, explaining the concepts of corporate education and knowledge economy, the importance of research for sustainable development in higher education, and the concept of interaction and collaboration with other players in society; the second section deals with the topic of bridging the academia and industry divide in human capital development; the third section focuses on issues related to preparing professionals for various fields; and the fourth section focuses on some case studies of industries and academia.

Section one, 'Corporate education, knowledge economy, and higher education', contains the following chapters: Knowledge economy and corporate education / Ram M. Vemuri, B. PanduRanga Narasimharao; Moving from corporate training to corporate education: a case study in accountancy from Turkey / Evren Dilek Sengur, Ash Beyhan Acar; Evolving corporate education: relevance of management education / Rajat Kanti Baisya; Brane Semolic; Sustainability in higher education through basic science research: strategies for corporate bodies in pharmaceuticals / P. Yogeeswari, D. Sriram; NGOs and corporate education: a case study from Jharkhand / Ravi Sinha, Mrinal Gaurav; Integrated and corporate learning in higher education: challenges and strategies / Om Prakash, Archie Mathur; Section two, 'Human capital development: bridging academia-industry divide', contains: Multi-faceted industry-academia collaboration / K. Guruprasad; Preparing engineering graduates for corporate enterprise: a case study on human capacity building for the Indian power sector / B. N. Balaji Singh; V. V. Kutumbarao, Ram B. Koganti; Education and training in modern biotechnology in India: bridging the academia-industry divide / C. Kameswara Rao, Seetharam Annadana; Nanorevolution and professionalizing university education: opportunities and obstacles / Mahendra Rai, Shivaji Deshmukh; Instilling ideology of professionalism in university education: assessment of shifting paradigms / M. M. Salunkhe, N. V. Thakkar, R. K. Kamat; Corporate education in universities in India / N. Anand; Section three, 'Preparing professionals: some case studies', contains: Preparing bio-entrepreneurs: a case study / Sandesh Kamath B., Gireesh Babu K.; Skill development in the Indian food processing sector / Prabodh Halde, Subhaprada Nishtala, Uday Annapure, K. A. Anu Appaiah, D. N. Kulkarni; Preparing professionals in cancer therapy: a case study of programmed cell death / Shiv Shanker Pandey, Vivek Ambastha, Budhi Sagar Tiwari; Microbiology education for biotechnology industry / K. K. Pal, R. Dey, K. V. B. R. Tilak; University outreach in management education: a case from India for meeting the needs of professionals in the field / Yashavantha Dongre, B. PanduRanga Narasimharao; Preparing graduates for the Indian banking industry / Onkar Nath, Tukaram U. Fulzele; Power system operator certification: a case study from India / K. Balaraman, B. R. Lakshmikantha, R. Nagaraja; Section four, 'Higher education institutions and corporate education', contains: Corporate-university partnerships: the outreach and engagement model / Brandon W. Kliewer, Lorilee R. Sandmann, B. PanduRanga Narasimharao; Role of universities in leveraging ICT for corporate education / Subraya B. M.; Professionalising natural science education and multipronged open distance learning / B. PanduRanga Narasimharao; Integrating corporate education in Malaysian higher education: the experience of Open University Malaysia / Anuwar Ali; Internalizing quality culture: professionalizing university education / Ganesh A. Hegde. Show less

The combination of technology augmented reality (AR) with educational content aims to create new ideas that can improve the effectiveness and attractiveness of teaching and learning for students in real-life scenarios. The use of AR technology can make the process of teaching and learning more enjoyable, in which students' interest in learning can be stimulated. The AR technology has three characteristics. The first feature is that AR technology is a combination of virtual objects with the real world. The second feature is that AR operates in real time and interactively. The last feature is that it has 3 dimensions (3D) for virtual objects. In this study, the ADDIE model includes five phases, namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation, which are utilised to develop applications based on AR technology in education for the topic of current and voltage division. To identify the effectiveness of the application of AR technology, a survey using questionnaire was conducted among pre-service teachers to know their perceptions of the development of AR applications namely as Voltrent AR. As this is a quantitative study where questionnaires were distributed to 73 students from the class of Bachelor of Technology with Education (Electric and Electronics) with Honours and Bachelor of Technology with Education (Living Skills) with Honours at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai, Johor. Most respondents gave very positive feedback on the use of AR in education, especially for the topic of current and voltage division. AR is viewed as a medium of instruction that is innovative, interesting and effective. Voltrent AR application development is successfully developed based on the ADDIE model, and the application development of the constructivism theory was applied in this AR application. Thus, the AR application development has reached the desired objective of producing application-based augmented reality as a teaching aid.

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