The Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC), a new strategic landmark aimed at reshaping the Asia-Pacific business landscape, was officially announced today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a key commercial hub connecting China, the United States, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, the launch of APIC marks the official establishment of a brand-new ecosystem that integrates Web3 innovation incubation, global education empowerment, and cross-border capital integration.
At the opening ceremony held that evening, Eugene Xiao, Chairman of the DID Alliance and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Innovation Center, delivered a speech outlining the center’s vision to global partners. Based in the strategic location of Kuala Lumpur, APIC is committed to breaking down geographical barriers by integrating the world’s top financial, technological, and educational resources, providing enterprises with full-chain support from startup incubation to international expansion.
Three Core Drivers Defining the Future of Business
APIC is not just a physical space, but a dynamic resource integration platform. In his speech, Eugene emphasized that the center’s core competitiveness is distilled into three driving forces:
1. Business Driven: Building a global full-chain service system. APIC will become the intersection of Web3 innovation projects and traditional business, not only providing one-stop incubation support from technology and compliance to market, but also dedicated to assisting traditional enterprises in digital transformation and helping companies expand overseas.
2. Education Empowerment: Cultivating global leaders for the future. The center announced strategic partnerships with top global institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the National University of Malaysia (UKM). By introducing blockchain and cutting-edge technology courses and issuing authoritative certificates, APIC will deliver globally-minded professionals to the industry.
3. Alliance Ecosystem: Building a cross-regional strategic network. With strong support from organizations such as DID Alliance, HotLink, 42X Fund, DPIN, Tangrendao, and HKIT, APIC has built a diverse ecosystem covering finance, technology, and industry, providing members with unparalleled capital support and forward-looking insights.
Six Strategic Agreements to Build a Diverse and Win-Win Ecosystem
At the inauguration ceremony, the Asia Pacific Innovation Center demonstrated its strong resource cohesion by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with six major institutions, comprehensively covering four key areas: digital economy, business innovation, education, and social responsibility:
· Promoting Digital Economy and Business Connectivity: APIC has reached strategic cooperation with the Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce (SDCC) and the Malaysian Fujian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MFCCI). Both parties will focus on cross-border digital trade, regional technology ecosystem construction, and the global resource integration of Fujianese entrepreneurs, jointly exploring new opportunities in the Asia-Pacific digital economy.
· Empowering Enterprise Innovation and International Expansion: APIC is partnering with Regal Global Sdn Bhd. The two sides will carry out in-depth cooperation in business development, high-value project incubation, and cross-border strategic initiatives to help enterprises achieve leapfrog growth.
· Deepening International Education and Youth Development: Focusing on the power of the future, APIC signed cooperation agreements with Globalfront International Sdn Bhd and the World Quanzhou Youth Friendship Association Malaysia Branch. All parties will work to promote international academic exchanges, cultivate young leaders, and foster cross-cultural business cooperation, reserving innovative talent for the Asia-Pacific region.
· Fulfilling Social Responsibility: APIC has established cooperation with the Malaysian community volunteer organization (AKRAM), aiming to empower communities through technology and education and promote social welfare and sustainable development.
Looking Ahead: Building an Open Business Ecosystem Together
In his closing speech, Eugene stated: "The establishment of the Asia Pacific Innovation Center is our new interpretation of the concept of 'connection.' We position ourselves as a strategic hub connecting global capital and markets, but this is not just about commercial interests—it is about the deep integration of talent, wisdom, and opportunity. Looking to the future, APIC will become an important engine driving regional cooperation and innovation. We look forward to working with all partners to build an open, diverse, and win-win business ecosystem, injecting new growth energy into the Asia-Pacific region."
About Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC)
The Asia Pacific Innovation Center (APIC) is an independent business, financial, and trade empowerment platform headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As a strategic hub connecting capital and markets in China, the United States, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, APIC is committed to promoting the efficient linkage of the global business ecosystem. By integrating Web3 innovation projects, traditional business expertise, and top international educational resources, the center provides enterprises, investors, and institutions with technical support, compliance consulting, market expansion, and capital matchmaking services, helping partners achieve sustainable growth in the complex global market.
