Wuxiang New District Emerges As Engine For China-ASEAN Economic Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Wuxiang New District of Nanning, the core zone of the "Nanning Channel" for China-ASEAN exchanges, is leveraging multiple national-level opening-up platforms and serving as a financial gateway orientated toward ASEAN. The district has cultivated a supportive business environment through targeted policies and service innovation, driving enterprises in key sectors and emerging as a strong engine for regional economic growth, according to a stat
NATIONAL READING SURVEY REVEALS STRONG ACADEMIC HABITS BUT LOW LEISURE READING AMONG MALAYSIAN YOUTH
Teacher Nur Wahidah bt. Husain reading to her Year 5 students at the FINCO Interactive Reading Corner (IRC) in SK Ayer Keroh, Malacca. KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- While Malaysia boasts a high general literacy rate of 94.64%, the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 results saw Malaysia rank below the international average for reading, with a decline in scores from 415 in 2018 to 388 in 2022, which underscores the severity of low critical literacy r
Wuxiang New District Emerges As Engine For China-ASEAN Economic Growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Wuxiang New District of Nanning, the core zone of the "Nanning Channel" for China-ASEAN exchanges, is leveraging multiple national-level opening-up platforms and serving as a financial gateway orientated toward ASEAN. The district has cultivated a supportive business environment through targeted policies and service innovation, driving enterprises in key sectors and emerging as a strong engine for regional economic growth, according to a stat
BERJAYA SOMPO AND TI-RATANA SIGN THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO UPLIFT LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION, WELFARE AND WELL-BEING
From left: on behalf of Ti-Ratana Welfare Society - Judy Rozario, Lee Ming Er, J. Premanathan a/l R. Jaganathan; on behalf of Berjaya Sompo - Tricia Mallika Appaduray, Hanan Hayati, Jun Ishak, Benny Umbol KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”) has signed a three-year partnership with Ti-Ratana Welfare Society to enhance support for underserved children and senior residents through education, welfare programmes, and holistic well-b
Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II Deal In Japan
Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II Deal In Japan KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a unit of Textron Inc, has secured its first contract to supply the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), marking a milestone entry into the Japanese military training market. The initial agreement, executed in coordination with Kanematsu Corporation, covers two Beechcraft T-6J
AM Best Revises Outlook to Positive for Min Xin Insurance Company Limited
HONG KONG, Dec 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Min Xin Insurance Company Limited (MXIC) (Hong Kong). These Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect MXIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk m
SME SENTIMENT INDEX 2H 2025 SIGNALS STRONGER ECONOMIC MOMENTUM AND RISING CONFIDENCE AMONG MSMES
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”), a subsidiary of Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (“BPMB”) Group has released the findings of its SME Sentiment Index for the second half of 2025 (“2H 2025”), signalling a stronger economic momentum and rising optimism across the country’s MSME landscape. The overall Sentiment Index rose to 56.8, compared with 55.1 in 1H 2025, reflecting improved expectations on economic co
KIOXIA SSDs Achieve Compatibility with Microchip’s Adaptec® SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID Storage Accelerator
KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center SSD, KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise SSD, and KIOXIA CD8 Series Data Center SSD PCIe ® /NVMe™ SSDs tested for compatibility and interoperability in the 2.5-inch form factor TOKYO, Dec 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kioxia Corporation today announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe ® 5.0 NVMe™ 2.0, KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 and KIOXIA CD8 Series Data Center PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 SSDs have been successfully t
Liminal Report Reveals the Edge Banks Need to Capture the $16T Tokenized Asset Market
A definitive guide for banks navigating the shift from TradFi to tokenized finance SINGAPORE, Dec 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Liminal Custody, wallet infrastructure and custody technology leader, today released a major strategic report https://www.liminalcustody.com/insights/the-walled-garden/ that serves as a definitive blueprint for banks and financial institutions looking to be a part of the digital asset reality. Large traditional banks are already making technology
Dongfeng Motor Launches G Series Truck For Overseas Markets
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Dongfeng Motor has officially launched its G Series high-end truck brand for overseas markets at the 2026 Overseas Commercial Vehicle Partnership Summit held last month in Shiyan, Hubei Province. The G Series integrates top-tier global supply chains and has undergone rigorous testing, offering enhanced durability and cost efficiency, the company said in a statement, adding that the new range is designed to deliver efficient transportation sol
