Over 1,000 Brands Vie For Top Honours At 20th World Branding Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- The 20th World Branding Awards celebrated the achievements of leading brands across National, Regional, and Global categories.

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Named “World’s Best New Ski Hotel"

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO, part of Okura Nikko Hotels’ Nikko Style lifestyle-hotel brand, has been named the “World’s Best New Ski Hotel” at the World Ski Awards 2025, a prestigious global initiative recognising excellence in the ski tourism industry.

Anwar Raises Tariff Issue On Palm Oil Products With Counterpart, Malaysia Ready To Open Access To Poultry Products For Export

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to open access for products such as chicken, bird’s nest and animal feed for export to Ethiopia, in addition to offering expertise in oil palm cultivation and high-quality seedlings, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar, Ethiopian President To Drive Relations In A New Direction

From Saraswathi Muniappan

ADDIS ABABA, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde, who had an official meeting today, have agreed to propel the Putrajaya-Addis Ababa relations in a new direction.

Denodo Named “One To Watch” In Snowflake’s Modern Marketing Data Stack 2026 Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has been recognised as “One to Watch” in Snowflake’s report entitled The Modern Marketing Data Stack 2026: How Marketers Become Agents of Change in an AI-Driven World.

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.

Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bags Four Recognitions At 43rd MSOSH Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC) has won four prestigious recognitions at the 43rd Malaysia Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Occupational Safety and Health Awards, held at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

Sarawak Timber, Media Tycoon Tiong Hiew King Passes Away

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak timber and media tycoon Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passed away today at the age of 90.

ISDA Confirms Enforceability Of Close-Out Netting In Saudi Arabia 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published legal opinions recognising the enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia, providing global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s derivatives market.

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.

Prominent Logistics, Maritime Industry Leaders Among 33 Honoured With CILT Fellowships

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Two prominent figures in Malaysia’s logistics and maritime sectors were among 33 distinguished industry players nationwide conferred with the Chartered Fellow (FCILT) at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Malaysia Convocation 2025 held today.

Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options To Boost Global Holiday Game Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Xsolla has rolled out new local payment methods across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America to help game developers reduce checkout friction and capture growing holiday demand.