KAZAN, 31 October 2026 – ASIA Records officially launched in the Russian Federation today at the Kazan Digital Week 2026 International Forum. The launch extends its certification of achievements by organisations and individuals across Asia to Russia.
The launch ceremony took place at the Forum’s Agreement Signing Area at Kazan Expo International Exhibition Center. Representatives of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Kazan Digital Week Organising Committee and a delegation from Malaysia attended.
To mark the occasion, Ms Gillian Ooi, Managing Director and Chief Adjudicator of ASIA Records, presented a commemorative plaque symbolising the launch of ASIA Records in Russia. She was joined on stage by:
- Mr Bulat Gabdrakhmanov, Deputy Minister of Digital Development of Public Administration, Information Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan and Secretary of the Forum Organising Committee
- Mr Rifkat Minnikhanov, President of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Council of the Association for the Promotion of Digital Development and Deputy Chairman of the Forum Organising Committee
“Launching ASIA Records in Russia opens a new bridge between Asia and the Russian Federation,” said Ms Gillian Ooi. “We look forward to recognising outstanding achievements here with the same evidence-based standard we apply across Asia. We don’t amplify the claim. We make it a fact.”
The ceremony was hosted by Mr Eldrick Koh, Executive Director and Chief Adjudicator of ASIA Records.
About ASIA Records
ASIA Records Sdn Bhd is a record certification body that recognises the achievements of organisations and individuals across Asia. Every record is evidence-based and independently verified. ASIA Records is ISO 9001:2015 certified by SGS.
