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KUALA LUMPUR: Delapan is poised to become a critical hub for cross-border trade and digital infrastructure in northern Malaysia, enhancing connectivity with Southeast Asia. The Malaysian government continues to support the development of the Special Border Economic Zone (SBEZ), aimed at encouraging investment and stimulating economic growth.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is advancing its role in global green leadership with the official launch of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024, which aims to generate RM4.8 billion in business leads.
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Vietnam’s economic growth unexpectedly accelerated last quarter, buoyed by manufacturing and exports before a super typhoon last month caused widespread damage and prompted warnings of a challenging end to the year.
GFM to Acquire 45% Stake in Shapadu Energy
KUALA LUMPUR: Integrated Facilities Management provider, GFM Services Berhad (“GFM”), announced today that it has entered into a Heads of
Pavilion REIT Adds RM480M Iconic KL Hotels to Portfolio
KUALA LUMPUR: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) has announced the proposed acquisitions of two prestigious hospitality assets in
Hong Kong Businesses Eye 2025 Growth
HONG KONG SAR: Hong Kong’s economic outlook and business confidence are set to further improve in 2025, CPA Australia’s latest
KGI: 2025 Market Outlook
HONG KONG SAR: KGI has released its 2025 Market Outlook, covering regions including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the U.S.,
Financial Services AI Predictions 2025
By Rinesh Patel, Global Head of Financial Services, Snowflake
Read MoreCloud and AI: Malaysia’s Gateway to an Intelligent Future
By Andy Wei, Vice President of Huawei Cloud, Malaysia
Read MoreHow AI and Accountants Will Shape the Future Together
By Ayla Majid, Deputy President (President), ACCA Global
Read MoreMicrolending’s Role in Malaysia’s 2025 Budget
By Fumiko Inada, CEO of Bee Informatica
Read MoreMalaysia’s Financial Institutions Urged to Adopt Cloud Technology
By Ramesh Babu J, Head of Public Cloud for Southeast Asia
Read MoreMalaysia and BRICS: Balancing Global Opportunities and Challenges
By Dr Paul Anthony Mariadas and Dr Uma Murthy, Lecturers for the School of Accounting and Finance at Taylor’s Business
Read MoreProperty
Pavilion REIT Adds RM480M Iconic KL Hotels to Portfolio
KUALA LUMPUR: Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (Pavilion REIT) has announced the proposed acquisitions of two prestigious hospitality assets in
AI’s Transformative Impact on the Real Estate Industry
In an interview with The Exchange Asia, Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer of JLL Malaysia, discusses how the integration of
Radium Development Expands Urban Presence with Ampang Land Buy
KUALA LUMPUR: Radium Development Berhad (“Radium” or the “Company”) has reached a significant milestone with the acquisition of a 2.56-acre
Savvy @ Riana Dutamas Nears Completions and Handovers
Savvy @ Riana Dutamas, a vibrant and thoughtfully designed development by IJM Land and FCW Holdings Berhad, has reached a
Accenture Life Trends 2025: Trust Redefines People-Business Relationships
KUALA LUMPUR: More than half of Malaysians are questioning the
AI’s Transformative Impact on the Real Estate Industry
In an interview with The Exchange Asia, Christophe Vicic, Chief
Hitachi Vantara and Virtana Boost Hybrid Cloud with AI Automation
SANTA CLARA: Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure and hybrid
ESG
The Food Purveyor Wins Praise for New Goal to Sell 100% Cage-Free Eggs by 2035
KUALA LUMPUR: The Food Purveyor, the country’s leading premium grocery retailer, won praise today from international NGO Lever Foundation for its new goal of selling 100% cage-free eggs nationwide by 2035. This move, part of the company’s broader ESG goals, further establishes The Food Purveyor as a leader in Asia’s premium retail sector when it comes to prioritizing ethical sourcing, animal
GREEN@WORK Leadership Summit Explores Malaysia’s Role in Sustainable Innovation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Green@Work Leadership Summit 2024, hosted by Asia School of Business (ASB), brought together global leaders, innovators, academia, and policymakers to discuss the crucial role of green technologies, green finance, and sustainable solutions in shaping ASEAN’s future. The Summit provided a dynamic platform to address pressing issues across the business, energy, and finance sectors, sparking discussions on collaboration and
Rice Straw Turned into Global Sustainable Products
GURUN: The production of “green gold,” or biodegradable packaging made from rice straw waste in Gurun, Kedah, is projected to achieve a market value of RM60 million once distributed locally and internationally starting next year. This production, a result of a public-private partnership between the Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) and BioNexus Status company Free The Seed Sdn Bhd (Free
Maxim E-hailing Launches A New Rate To Support People With Special Needs
According to the statistics, “special people represent 16%of the world’s population or ⅙ of people who also need fair transportation and facilities.” They need to move around for various everyday activities, like going to work or hospital appointments, attending training courses, and visiting friends. That’s why they need fair transportation, and a convenient, affordable, and socially friendly service. Maxim E-hailing has
Non-smoking Campaign: Maxim’s Effort to Decrease the Number of Tobacco Users in Malaysia
On January 1, 2019, the Malaysian government banned smoking in all restaurants and eateries in Malaysia, including inside air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned cafés, coffee shops, open-air hawker centers, and even near street stalls. In support of the ban, Maxim E-hailing launched a large-scale campaign against smoking in public areas by placing “No smoking” posters. The campaign started in 2019 and still
Malaysia Powers Ahead With RM4.8 Billion In Green Business Targets And Cutting-Edge Technology At IGEM 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is advancing its role in global green leadership with the official launch of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2024, which aims to generate RM4.8 billion in business leads. Hosted at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), IGEM 2024 cements Malaysia’s commitment to a green economy as the country gears up for COP29, the