IATA To Offer Digital Currencies In Financial Settlement Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.

AM Best To Present APAC Benchmarking Study, Mock Rating Committee At Singapore Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best announced it will host Insurance Market Briefing - Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC) to explore the state of the Asia Pacific (APAC) (re)insurance markets on Nov 5, as part of the 20th annual SIRC event.

eXp Realty Expands Into Three Markets Next Year To Solidify Global Presence 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- eXp Realty, the largest independent global real estate brokerage and a core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings Inc, announced its expansion into three vibrant markets, namely Türkiye, Peru, and Egypt, set for 2025.

Juwai IQI: Chinese Capital Moving Away From G7 Economies, Coming Back To Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group Juwai IQI said that Chinese capital is moving away from the Group of Seven (G7) economies and coming back to Asia, especially Southeast Asia, where Malaysia and its neighbours are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the Chinese pivot to Asia.

IOI Properties To Develop RM12 Bln Rio City Over 12 Years

PUCHONG, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has unveiled the IOI Rio City masterplan, a 40.46-hectare (100-acre) integrated development valued at RM12 billion over 12 years.

Malaysia’s BRICS Partner Status To Contribute To Economic Growth, Export Gains – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government hopes that the country's recent recognition as a BRICS partner will contribute to economic growth and export expansion over the long term, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Penang Welcomes New Direct AirAsia Route From Shenzhen

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Penang today welcomed AirAsia’s inaugural direct flight from Shenzhen, marking a milestone in the state's tourism development.

Research Houses Reiterate 'Buy' Call On Mah Sing On Data Centre Joint Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Research houses have reiterated their “buy” call on Mah Sing Group Bhd after the company signed a second collaboration agreement with Bridge Data Centres Malaysia VII (BDC) for the joint development of data centres (DCs).

Ringgit Rebounds, Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded to open slightly higher against the US dollar today, despite cautious sentiment ahead of next week’s United States (US) presidential election and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar At The Close

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today amid cautious sentiment ahead of the United States (US) presidential election next week, said an analyst.

ECERDC To Continue Efforts To Attract High-value Investments To PTP, GHP

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The government, through the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) Development Council (ECERDC), will continue to focus on attracting private investments and realising high-value investment projects in the region, especially the Pahang Technology Park (PTP) and Gambang Halal Park (GHP).

Alcon In The Public Eye, Winning Best Employers In Singapore Once Again

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, has been named one of the ‘Best Employers in Singapore’ for the second consecutive year in addition to its recognition in 2021.