KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the banking talent pipeline in Malaysia and across the region, with over 700 banking professionals recognised at its 9th Chartered Banker Conferment Ceremony.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a strategic engagement session with the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) to explore Labuan’s potential as a regional platform capable of supporting economic growth and connectivity across Asian countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s green economy has scaled to US$290 billion (US$1 = RM3.96) this year, but a realisation gap exceeding 35 per cent has opened between announced and deployed green capital expenditure (Capex) across the region’s power and electric vehicles (EV) value chains, according to a recent report by Bain & Company and Standard Chartered.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official visit to Labuan has renewed attention on the duty-free island’s strategic economic position as an offshore oil and gas support base, international financial centre and maritime gateway.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A Bhd, has secured a US$100 million (US$1=RM3.95) financing facility from QNB Group, a financial institution in the Middle East and Africa.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) expects jet fuel prices to hover between US$120 and US$130 per barrel over the next one year, based on current forward market indications, as airlines continue navigating geopolitical tensions and fuel supply disruptions affecting the aviation industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced that Abaxx Exchange will launch Abaxx Silver Singapore futures on May 22, expanding its precious metals product suite.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Ahmad Nasir said the government will continue implementing targeted interventions to ensure the rakyat are not left without appropriate support, particularly in ensuring sufficient supply of essential goods, stable prices and assistance reaching groups that genuinely require help.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing global supply chain restructuring as multinational corporations continue diversifying operations beyond China and Taiwan amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to Apex Securities Bhd.
From Nor Baizura Basri
KAZAN (Russia), May 17 (Bernama) -- Bauman Street in Kazan, known as the city’s main pedestrian and social hub, was bustling with activity as friends and families spent time together, with buskers adding to the lively atmosphere.
