Bursa Opens Slightly Lower, Tracking Wall Street's Performance Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower this morning, taking its cue from Wall Street’s downbeat performance overnight. 

AirAsia X Plans New Europe Routes Next Year

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TÜRKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X (AAX) is exploring plans for several additional European destinations, targeted for launch next year, said its chief executive officer, Benyamin Ismail.

AAX’s Maiden Istanbul Flight Sees Strong Two-way Demand

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

ISTANBUL (TURKIYE), Nov 17 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X’s (AAX) inaugural flight to Istanbul, Turkiye, recorded strong demand in both directions, with the outbound Kuala Lumpur flight operating at 81 per cent capacity and the return flight nearly 89 per cent full.

Malaysia Combines Policy, Investment & Human Capital To Power Southeast Asia’s Energy Future - SEDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to lead the development of a secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy system in Southeast Asia (SEA) by combining stable policies with investable projects, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital.

AM Best Affirms Fubon Vietnam's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Fubon Insurance Vietnam Co Ltd (Fubon Vietnam), with all credit ratings (ratings) carrying a stable outlook.

Huayan Robotics To Showcase Next-Gen Collaborative Solutions At METALEX 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Huayan Robotics, an established innovator in collaborative robotic technology, will showcase its latest industrial automation solutions at METALEX 2025, Southeast Asia’s premier metalworking and machine tool exhibition, from Nov 19 to 22 at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).

AM Best To Participate At 6th ASEAN Insurance Summit In Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best will take part in the sixth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Insurance Summit, scheduled for Nov 25, at the Sokha Convention Center in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

DayOne, Amata In Deal To Build Thailand’s First 1GW Power Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amata Corporation to advance the development of Thailand’s first one-gigawatt (GW) power platform for the future development of Chonburi Tech Park Plot 2 (CTP2) and the expansion of the existing CTP1 campus.

Kunming Emerges As China’s Gateway City For Southeast Asian Travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Kunming is rapidly cementing its position as China’s premier destination for inbound consumption, drawing a surge of visitors primarily from Southeast Asia and increasingly from South Asia, according to the Kunming Bureau of Commerce.

DDPAI Expands Regional Footprint With Launch Of Z90 Series, N5 Pro Dashcams In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Smart imaging brand DDPAI has introduced its latest Z90 Series and N5 Pro dashcams in Malaysia during its “Born to Lead” launch event and roadshow held at The Starhill, marking a major step in the brand’s expansion across Southeast Asia.

KL Peace Accord: Paving The Way For ASEAN Stability, Economic Reconnection -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The success of the KL Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand marked a significant step for regional security and economic reconnection in Southeast Asia.

AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.