Digital Transformation, AI At Helm Of APEC Meet; Malaysia Highlights Moral, Environmental Risks Of Greater Adoption

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Digital transformation and the acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption are at the helm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation  (APEC)  Economic  Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), as leaders deliberate on both the challenges and opportunities, with Malaysia cautioning member economies about the risks moving forward.

CGTN: How China Fuels Stability, Growth Across Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- As the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opens in Gyeongju, South Korea, China Global Television Network (CGTN) highlights China’s steady role in driving regional stability and development.

OPEC Fund Approves Over US$1 Bln For Global Sustainable Development Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has approved over US$1 billion in new development financing during the third quarter of 2025, as announced following its 193rd Governing Board meeting. (US$1=RM4.20)

Izzana Salleh Named New CPOPC Chief As Council Eyes Stronger Global Voice

JAKARTA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has appointed Izzana Salleh as its new secretary general and Dr Musdhalifah Machmud as deputy, with their roles to start from June 2025 until May 2028.

Airbus Sees Potential Demand For A220 From Local Operators

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- European aircraft manufacturer Airbus sees significant potential for the A220 in Malaysia, as it describes the plane as the perfect feeder aircraft on regional services.

Tengku Zafrul In South Korea For APEC Trade Ministers Meeting, Reinforce Multilateral Trading Platform

From Muhammad Muzammil Abdullah

JEJU (South Korea), May 14 (Bernama) -- Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz is leading Malaysia’s delegation to Jeju, South Korea as trade ministers from the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are gathered for the 31st meeting.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

SD Guthrie Delivers First Tariff-Free Palm Oil Shipment Under CPTPP To UK

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd delivered its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) to the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Nambawan Super Goes Live With SmartStream’s AI-driven Air Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- SmartStream Technologies, the financial transaction lifecycle management (TLM) and solutions provider, announced that Nambawan Super Limited (NSL), Papua New Guinea's largest superannuation company, has successfully implemented SmartStream’s Air application for artificial intelligence (AI) data processing, enhancing data accuracy and operational efficiency.

CPOPC Forecasts Modest 2025 Growth In Palm Oil Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) forecasts an increase in palm oil production this year across Malaysia, Indonesia, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea compared to 2024 levels.

CPOPC Welcomes Papua New Guinea As Its Fourth Member Country

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as its fourth member country, according to a statement from the CPOPC.

Deadliest December For Global Aviation, A Somber End To 2024

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Several airlines encountered devastating challenges, transforming the end of the year into a tragic chapter for aviation worldwide, resulting in a somber and deadly December for many, marking a stark contrast to hopes for a prosperous conclusion to the year.