PERMA-PIPE Q3 NET INCOME SOARS 152 PCT, REVENUE HITS US$61.1 MLN
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc has reported a 152 per cent surge in third-quarter (Q3) net income to US$6.3 million, fuelled by higher sales volumes and improved project execution. (US$1=RM4.08) Net sales for Q3 increased 46.9 per cent to US$61.1 million, up from US$41.6 million in the same period last year, reflecting increased activity in both North America and the Middle East. Its President and Chief Executive Officer, Saleh Sagr sa
Axi: Crypto as a Strategic Portfolio Component for Traders & Investors in 2026
SYDNEY, Dec 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As global financial markets evolve, Axi is making the case that cryptocurrencies — accessed through its platform and expanding lineup of crypto perpetual futures (“perps”) — deserve a meaningful place in diversified portfolio planning for 2026. Crypto trading has increasingly shifted toward derivatives, with perpetual futures now forming the core of digital asset activity worldwide. Recent data indicates that perpetual futures accou
Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Ltd (TPR) with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings). In a statement, AM Best said the ratings reflected TPR’s balance sheet strength, which was assessed as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. TPR
Malaysia's Lonpac Insurance Credit Ratings Affirmed As Excellent - AM Best
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Malaysia’s Lonpac Insurance Bhd (Lonpac) financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent). The stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings) reflects Lonpac’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management, accor
Equativ Launches AI Media Planning Agent To Boost Buyer Efficiency
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Equativ, an independent media platform, announced the global launch of its Media Planning Agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) co-planner embedded directly into the Maestro by Equativ platform. Built on Equativ’s supply-side platform (SSP) infrastructure, the Media Planning Agent transforms media briefs into actionable deal strategies, helping agencies and advertisers plan faster, execute with precision and improve outcomes while maintainin
Audiencerate Achieves Google Customer Match Partner Status, strengthening its role as a Global Data Provider
LONDON, Dec 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Audiencerate, an international technology company specializing in data activation solutions and platforms within the AdTech and MarTech sectors, has been officially awarded by Google as a Customer Match Upload Partner. This certification is granted to a restricted number of global operators ( https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/7361372?hl=en ) authorized to manage and onboard first-party data into the Google Ads and DV360
Mavenir Confirms Refocus Strategy on Mobile Core and AI Vision With Expanded Leadership Team to Accelerate AI-Native Network Strategy
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announced a strong leadership team to accelerate its vision for telco-first, cloud-native, AI-by-design networks. This transformation follows the company’s recent recapitalization and aligns with a refreshed product strategy focused on mobile core, AI-enabled automation, and cloud-native platforms. New Operating Model Aligned to Strategic Priorities
DENODO SECURES SIXTH STRAIGHT LEADER POSITION IN GARTNER REPORT
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a data management company, has been named a Leader for the sixth consecutive year in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools. “We are extremely proud that Gartner has once again recognised Denodo as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, as Gartner has done for the previous five years. “This provides us with encouragement that our chosen approach is effective for a diverse customer base tackling co
3DEGREES APPOINTS DAVID DINES TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- A renewable energy and climate solutions company, 3Degrees, has appointed veteran global executive David Dines to its Board of Directors, effective Dec 8. According to a statement, at 3Degrees, Dines will chair the board’s Risk Management Committee and serve as a member of its Human Capital Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome David to the 3Degrees board. His command of financial stewardship, global risk management, and large-scale operatio
AM BEST LIFTS NEW INDIA ASSURANCE OUTLOOK TO POSITIVE
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of The New India Assurance Company Limited (New India). Concurrently, the global credit rating agency in a statement said it has affirmed the India National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.IN (Exceptional) of New India with a stable outlook. The rating actions





