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KUCHING: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd recently launched its inaugural report titled Navigating ESG In Sarawak: Insights From SMEs (Sarawak SME ESG Report), a landmark initiative aimed at advancing the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak. The Sarawak SME ESG Report was developed through a comprehensive study conducted…
KUALA LUMPUR: NTT Data, a global leader in digital business and technology services, yesterday launched its new report The AI Security Balancing Act: From Risk to Innovation, highlighting the opportunities and risks AI presents in cybersecurity. The findings show a misalignment among C-Suite leaders when it comes to business goals and operational readiness for GenAI…
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Platinum Capital Bhd (APC), marked a major milestone recently when it signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with regional and international partners in the ESG and sustainable investment space during the Asean Leadership & Partnership Forum 2025. The signing ceremony was led by APC CEO Ramlie Kamsari and witnessed by APC chairman…
PETALING JAYA: AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational firm which creates paints and performance coatings for both industry and consumers worldwide, has launched its research and development (R&D) centre in Nilai – reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth in the Southeast Asian region. Specialising in advanced decorative paint technologies, the facility places emphasis on…
KUALA LUMPUR:There is no global energy disruption so far, but industries will continue to closely monitor price developments, said S&P Global vice-chairman Daniel Yergin. He said that while there is currently a surplus of oil, industries must remain vigilant and ensure that energy security measures are firmly in place to address any potential disruptions. “We…
KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd is targeting to exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status as early as end-2025 or by the first quarter of 2026. Managing director Zulkifli Jafar said its RM352.2 million rights issue and private placement will be the driver of its regularisation plan. “We are targeting, we are hoping, in the best-case scenario,…
Genna Contino is the Smart Spending reporter on MarketWatch’s personal finance desk. She previously covered personal finance for CNBC as well as city hall for The Charlotte Observer in North Carolina. She graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York in 2024. Adblock test (Why?)
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OIL prices rose in Asian trade on Wednesday, extending a 4% gain from the previous session on worries that the Iran-Israel conflict could disrupt supplies. Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $76.71 a barrel by 0440 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $75.19 per barrel….
