DALI ALLIANCE ROLLS OUT WIRELESS TO DALI GATEWAYS TEST, CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance, the international authority for lighting technology standardisation, has launched new test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways. The release allows seamless control of wired DALI devices from either Bluetooth Networked Lighting Control (NLC) or Zigbee wireless ecosystems and provides access to data from DALI systems, paving the way for increased interoperability and flexibility in the lighting indu
EIG ACQUIRES 49.87 PCT STAKE IN PERU GAS PIPELINE OPERATOR TGP
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, has acquired a 49.87 per cent equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A. (TgP) from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board via its managed investment vehicles. According to EIG in a statement, TgP operates Peru’s principal natural gas and natural gas liquids pipelines under a long-term concession, supplying approximately 40 per cent of the country’s power g
MELTWATER WINS THREE COMPARABLY AWARDS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has secured three Comparably Awards, underscoring its continued commitment to building a strong culture, investing in leadership, and creating an environment where employees can do their best work. Recognised for Best CEOs, Best Company Culture and Best Company Compensation, the awards are based entirely on anonymous employee feedback and reflect Meltwater’s focus on collaboration, trust, and shared values. By investing in career gr
JAMES NICHOLAS KINNEY JOINS INVNT AS FIRST GLOBAL CHIEF AI OFFICER
James Kinney, alum from .Monks (S4Capital), Ogilvy, Mother, and Giant Spoon joins INVNT in the Chief AI Officer inaugural role KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- INVNT, the innovation-led global brand storytelling agency, has appointed James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across the agency and deliver new AI-powered solutions to clients. According to INVNT in a statement, the newly created role
SOUTHEAST ASIAN FIRMS URGED TO PREPARE FOR 2026 US ENTRY
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian companies are being urged to begin preparations now to capitalise on a widening window of opportunity for entry into the United States (US) market in 2026, as firms across the region move to diversify supply chains and sustain growth momentum. Industry forecasts, including research from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, project Southeast Asia’s business-to-business digital commerce market to reach US$130 billion by 2026
Best’s Market Segment Report: Hong Kong’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Shows Growth and Resilience Amid Market Challenges
HONG KONG, Dec 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hong Kong’s non-life insurance industry has shown an ability to sustain profitable underwriting during a recent five-year period, which was supported by the performance in the general liability and property damage lines of business, according to a new AM Best report. Accident & health (A&H) coverage remained the largest contributor to gross written premiums (GWP) during the five-year period between 2020 and 2024, followed by gen
Axi Celebrates 18 Years by Giving Back Through Community Initiatives
SYDNEY, Dec 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a leading global provider of online CFD and FX trading, celebrated its 18 th anniversary this October, marking nearly two decades of growth, excellence, and commitment to making a positive impact. Founded in 2007, the Australian-based broker has evolved from a two-person startup into a highly respected global group of companies, with over 400 staff members representing over 45 nationalities across nine offices worldwide, inclu
SLOVENIA UNVEILS AWARD-WINNING AI VIRTUAL TRAVEL ADVISOR
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is reinforcing Slovenia’s positioning as a digitally advanced, visitor-centric destination with Alma, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual travel advisor that has quickly emerged as one of the country’s most innovative tourism tools. Integrated into the national tourism portal slovenia.info, Alma provides visitors with real-time, personalised travel information, marking a key milestone in the STB’s
OMANTEL, ARCHANGEL LIGHTWORKS PARTNER ON OPTICAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Omantel has signed an agreement with Archangel Lightworks, a United Kingdom (UK)-based pioneer in optical and laser communications, to accelerate the future of satellite and optical communication services. Under the collaboration, the parties will work to introduce Archangel Lightworks’ laser-optic satellite ground station technologies into Omantel’s network, supporting high-capacity, resilient digital infrastructure and strengthening links b
SOUTH KOREA EASES DISCOUNT RATE RULES FOR NON-LIFE INSURERS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary. AM Best in a statement said the country’s non-life insurers are facing increasing solvency pressures due to declining market interest rates, together with the tightening of the discount rate calculation for insurance liabilities by its
