NuScale Power Partner ENTRA1 Poised For US$25 Bln Investment Under US-Japan Energy Pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NuScale Power Corporation has congratulated its global strategic partner ENTRA1 Energy on being positioned to receive up to US$25 billion in investment capital under the newly signed United States (US)–Japan Framework Agreement. (US$1=RM4.19)

Ringgit Ends Firmer On Improved Risk Sentiment, Easing Trade Tensions Between US And China

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback and major currencies on Friday, supported by improved risk sentiment following the easing of trade tensions between the United States and China.

AM Best: Taiwan’s Non-Life Insurance Outlook Remains Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment, noting that premium growth prospects remain robust and are supported by steady economic conditions and strong insurance demand.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note Amid Regional Weakness

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a softer note, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed, Influenced By Downtrend In Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, influenced by the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

NEC To Acquire CSG For US$2.9 Bln To Accelerate Global Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- NEC Corporation (NEC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire United States-based CSG Systems International Inc (CSG) for US$80.70 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately US$2.9 billion, or 438.5 billion Japanese yen, including debt. (US$1=RM4.19)

H2O.ai Expands NVIDIA Partnership To Accelerate Secure AI For Governments, Enterprises

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, a global leader in agentic and predictive artificial intelligence (AI), has deepened its collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate NVIDIA Nemotron models, NIM microservices, and GPU-accelerated NVIDIA AI Blueprints for deployment by enterprises and governments worldwide.

Thailand-Cambodia Peace Accord Reminder Peace Must Never Be Taken For Granted, Similarly With Gaza, Ukraine - PM Anwar

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord between Thailand and Cambodia is a poignant reminder that peace must never be taken for granted, while reminding the APEC economies on what is still happening in Gaza and Ukraine.

Malaysia Remains Committed To Strengthening Strategic Ties With US - Anwar

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen its strategic ties with the United States (US) on the principles of openness, equitability and mutual respect to ensure regional and global stability, prosperity and peace, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

LNG Canada Seen As Key Pillar In Malaysia-Canada Energy Ties - Malaysia High Commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The LNG Canada project represents a vital link in strengthening energy cooperation between Malaysia and Canada, with both countries urged to explore new areas of collaboration beyond liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s downbeat session overnight.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs Greenback As Markets Digest Fed’s Hawkish Rate Cut

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the US dollar as traders and investors reacted to the US Federal Reserve (Fed)’s unexpectedly hawkish interest rate cut on Thursday, an analyst said.