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Economic

Hong Kong’s New Regulatory Framework To Improve Enterprise Risk Management Practices - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong’s new risk-based capital regulatory framework is expected to strengthen enterprise risk management (ERM) practices among the (re)insurers doing business there, according to a new AM Best report.

Zoran Vasiljev Joins Xsolla To Drive Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the appointment of Zoran Vasiljev as its Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships, effective Oct 1.

Gradiant Launches Comprehensive Electrolyser-Ready Water Solution For Green Hydrogen Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment, has launched ProtiumSource, the world's most advanced end-to-end solution for electrolyser-ready water.

Accumulated Fixed Asset Investment Up 3.0 Pct To Rm5.60 Trn In 2023 -- Dosm

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s accumulated fixed asset investment, or gross capital stock (GKS), grew 3.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM5.60 trillion in 2023, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

CIMB Securities Expects MCMC To Announce Second 5G Network Winner Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to announce the winner of the spectrum for the second 5G network (under Entity B) next week, two months after the telcos’ submission of applications on July 31.

LYB Obtains Renewable Electricity Capacity To Reach 2030 Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell (LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eneco N.V., bringing its total secured renewable electricity capacity to 100 per cent of its renewable electricity procurement target.

Malaysia's Strong Financial Asset Growth In 2023 Driven By Insurance, Pensions Sector - Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) – Malaysia demonstrated impressive growth in financial assets in 2023, with per capita net financial assets reaching EUR9,430 (1 EUR=RM4.6427), according to Allianz Malaysia Bhd.

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

ADB Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast For Developing Asia, The Pacific

JAKARTA, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 5.0 per cent this year, up from the previous estimate of 4.9 per cent in April.

RHB IB Estimates RM90 Bln Development Expenditure For Construction Sector In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated a net development expenditure of around RM90 billion in Budget 2025 as Malaysia enters the final year of the 12th Malaysia Plan.

RHB IB Predicts Reduced Petronas Dividend In 2025 Amid Falling Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has estimated that the dividend payout from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) will be lower than RM32 billion in 2025, attributed to a weaker performance in 2024 amid declining oil prices.

Quantexa Named Leader For Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms By IDC MarketScape

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, the global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2024 Vendor Assessment.