Global Unrest Drives Surge In Interest For Nauru's CIB Programme

ASEAN Centre For Energy Launches ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has launched the ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap (RE LTRM) at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).

Eco Expo Asia 2025 To Spotlight Green Innovations For Carbon Neutrality 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia, themed “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, will be held from Oct 28 to 31 at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring more than 300 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback, Other Currencies On Improved Local Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on improved local market sentiment, supported by positive remarks from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and expectations of a shift in US Federal Reserve policy, analysts said.

Lemon Law Introduction Set To Boost Market Confidence - RHB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The proposed inclusion of Lemon Law under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, which will protect buyers from purchasing defective vehicles, is broadly positive for market confidence as it could encourage consumers to consider new automotive brands, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

AM Best Affirms Philippines Nat Re's Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) and the Philippines National Scale Rating of aa+.PH (Superior) of National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re), with a stable outlook.

BMI Maintains Brent Price Forecast At US$68 Per Barrel For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its Brent crude price forecast at an annual average of US$68 per barrel for 2025 and US$67 per barrel for 2026, down from US$80 per barrel in 2024.(US$1 = RM4.21).

Opportunities For Knowledge Exchange Between Finland And Malaysia On CCS

From Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s expertise in waste-to-energy and Malaysia’s existing carbon storage capacity present opportunities for knowledge exchange in carbon capture and storage (CCS), helping both countries move towards carbon neutrality.

More Good News For JS-SEZ To Be Announced Next Week – Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- More good news is expected to be announced next week on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as part of ongoing efforts to sustain momentum in attracting investors to the area, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Singapore's MS First Capital Insurance Credit Ratings Upgraded By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded Singapore’s MS First Capital Insurance Ltd (MSFC) financial strength rating to A+ (Superior) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “aa-” (Superior) from “a+” (Excellent).

Khazanah Strengthens Economic Resilience Through Sustainable Investments - MD

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd is ramping up efforts to fortify Malaysia’s economy against global headwinds, driven by three key pillars, namely sustainability, economic strength and inclusivity.

AKPK Introduces Siri Budi To Improve Malaysians' Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) has launched Siri BUDI, a four-volume Malay-language financial guide to strengthen money management among Malaysians from youth to retirement.