By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Export-oriented small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which account for 99 per cent of the ASEAN business ecosystem, stand to lose US$237.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.49) in potential revenue if they fail to transition to greener and sustainable practices.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today has called on ASEAN member states to scale up private sector investments in climate projects given the scale of the region’s investment needs.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Innovative funding mechanisms are vital for ASEAN to accelerate its transition towards a low-carbon economy, while strengthening climate resilience, in a just, inclusive and orderly way, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are keen to participate in advanced sustainable development in Malaysia’s decarbonisation initiatives, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said the reduced tariffs for transportation and regasification could increase the competitiveness of gas players, boosting export revenues and stimulating economic activity throughout the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's (MHB) wholly-owned subsidiary Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE) has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with FuelCell Energy Inc., a United States firm.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Zeitview, the leader in visual artificial intelligence (AI) for critical infrastructure, has announced a capital raise of US$60 million led by Climate Investment, with participation from existing investors. (US$1=RM4.41)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and tanker shipping firm, Hafnia have teamed up to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture that merges Cargill's Pure Marine Fuels bunker business and Hafnia's Bunker Alliance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s offshore business arm, Yinson Production, has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent shares in Norway-based Stella Maris CCS AS from Altera Infrastructure.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should spearhead sustainable or green shipping initiatives within ASEAN, such as expanding access to regional financing schemes and promoting cooperation in carving out low-carbon shipping routes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Iron and Steel Industry Federation (MISIF) and the Malaysia Steel Association (MSA) support recommendations by the independent steel committee to address key challenges in the industry, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
