KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Hungary has developed the Harmonic Development Index (H2DI) as a new global framework to measure sustainable development and societal wellbeing beyond gross domestic product (GDP).
From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seen as one of Ant International’s key growth markets in Southeast Asia, supported by the rapid adoption of digital payments, strong cross-border transaction growth and close collaboration with local partners, said Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International.
From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- 1X Technologies announced the launch of the 1X World Model, a major artificial intelligence update for its NEO humanoid robot that allows the system to turn any prompt into autonomous action.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has promoted David Lee to Global Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), based in Boston, succeeding Kim Briones, who is retiring from her full-time role.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today despite trading moderately higher in the early session, supported by gains in competing oils, mainly sunflower oil and soybean oil, as well as an upward momentum in energy prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Jumio has appointed Bala Kumar as president and interim chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Robert Prigge, who is stepping down after nearly a decade leading the company through a period of sustained growth.
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's economy to maintain its strong momentum with gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.3 per cent in 2026, following the likely 4.6 per cent expansion in 2025.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies (Brahim’s) plans to expand its in-flight catering kitchen at Penang International Airport (PIA) this year to meet rising demand from Visit Malaysia 2026.
From Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae
JAKARTA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Globaltec Formation Bhd’s 70 per cent-owned subsidiary NuEnergy Gas Ltd expects its coalbed methane (CBM) venture in Indonesia to yield its first revenue of about US$2 million (US$1=RM4.05) this year, driven by initial gas production from the Tanjung Enim Plan of Development 1 (POD 1) in South Sumatra.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday on market rumours that Indonesia may raise CPO export duty to fund the B50 biodiesel mandate, said a trader.
