Tianjin, 16 October 2026 – Malaysia proposed the creation of a World Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council, with China serving as permanent host, at the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the council would convene annually to align governments, industry and educational institutions on skills and workforce development.
For Asian businesses and investors, the proposal addresses a practical constraint: new factories, digital systems and green-energy projects require technicians whose training matches changing technology. The proposal is confirmed, but membership, funding, governance and recognition of qualifications have not yet been established and will determine whether it becomes operational.
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