Axis-REIT Raises RM449.73 Mln Via Largest Private Placement To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has raised RM449.73 million through its largest private placement.

Ringgit Opens Higher After Fall In US Job Openings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.

MITI To Continue Engaging With US Authorities On Solar Export Tariff Hikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will help Malaysian solar manufacturers and related companies affected by the US tariff hike on solar exports to get more information on the move by Washington.

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tension and uncertainties surrounding the United States presidential election, said a dealer.  

SME Bank Unveils Sustainability Roadmap 2.0, Targets RM10 Bln In Sustainable Financing By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank) is aiming for RM10 billion in sustainable financing and RM1 billion in green financing by 2030, as outlined in its Sustainability Roadmap 2.0.

Cavli Wireless Recognised For Bringing 'Made In India' IoT Solutions To Global Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Cavli Wireless, an innovator in cellular Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless connectivity solutions, has been named one of the winners of the esteemed Nasscom Emerge 50 Awards for 2024.

Bina Puri Holdings Completes RM73 Mln Credit Financing From MBSB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd’s subsidiary, Sumbangan Lagenda Sdn Bhd, has completed the drawdown of its RM73 million credit financing facility from MBSB Bank Bhd.

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.

Black & Veatch Touts Sustainable Water Management Practices At IMARC 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific’s mining industry can accelerate the adoption of more sustainable water management practices to protect freshwater resources for the local community while ensuring a more resilient and reliable water future, according to Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

Korean Eggdrop Gains Notoriety For Production Support Of Two Chart-topping K-dramas 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Golden Hind Co Ltd, the food and beverage (F&B) company behind the premium Korean egg sandwich brand EGGDROP, has garnered significant attention for its production support of the tvN romantic comedy drama series 'Love Next Door' and the JTBC family drama series 'Romance in the House'.

Rubber Market Declines, Tracking Regional Cues And Global Cautious Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended in decline on Tuesday, attributed to weaker cues from regional rubber futures markets and overall cautious sentiment in the global market, said a dealer.

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.