KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser has introduced its integrated profile-processing solution to support growth in North America’s structural steel sector, driven by federal infrastructure spending and private-sector investment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) for New Zealand’s Provident Insurance Corporation Limited (PICL), with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- A review panel under the National Mineral Council could be established to address the fragmented jurisdiction and inconsistent enforcement between federal and state authorities, hindering effective oversight of rare earth element (REE) projects.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is falling far short of global expectations, forcing airlines to reconsider their 2030 green targets, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Taishin Financial Holding has completed its merger with Shin Kong Financial Holding, with their asset management subsidiaries becoming the first units to finalise integration.
KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must harmonise regulations, accelerate the implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and align digital and sustainability standards to maximise the potential of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in securing sustainable competitiveness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to achieve 49 per cent of the 169 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets by 2030 based on analysis of 2023 data, according to Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The government is conducting a Mid-Term Review (MTR) for two key national digital policy framework documents, namely the National Fourth Industrial Revolution Policy (D4IRN) and the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM) 2021–2030, according to the Ministry of Digital.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects 2026 to be a more conducive operating year for the banking sector, with aggregate operating profit and net profit forecast to grow by 4.7 per cent and five per cent, respectively.
