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KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- China's national medical imaging artificial intelligence (AI) competition has expanded its outreach to Southeast Asia, holding a promotional event in Vietnam after a similar engagement in Malaysia as organisers seek to attract international participation ahead of the contest later this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- National reinsurer Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Ltd (China Re Life) have signed a landmark reinsurance treaty to support the first dedicated reinsurance framework for cancer precision medicine (CPM) treatment coverage in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Aizo Group Bhd’s subsidiary, Wawasan Demi Sdn Bhd, has secured Islamic financing facilities of up to RM346.19 million from Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB).
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, as well as develop a skilled workforce, before nuclear power can become a realistic option in the country's long-term energy mix, according to World Nuclear Association (WNA) Director General Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon.
GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can no longer rely on low prices as a competitive advantage, as the low-cost business model also limits the ability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to offer higher wages, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is keen to strengthen investment and business ties with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, particularly in high-value-added industries, manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is looking to lure more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as the country implements systemic measures to improve its investment climate, including the establishment of the Tashkent International Financial Centre (TIFC) and expanded privatisation initiatives.
From Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 17 (Bernama) — Finalisation of the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Programme on Trade and Investment Cooperation 2026-2035 is a shot in the arm for the next leap in economic ties, but an enabling environment is key to turning them into reality, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.
From Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is strengthening its Islamic finance regulatory framework by engaging experts from Malaysia's INCEIF University in areas such as sukuk securities, Islamic finance licensing, Shariah governance, and a comprehensive regulatory ecosystem as part of the third stage of its industry development.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced new research conducted by Omdia found that many organisations across Asia Pacific (APAC) lack the data foundations needed to generate measurable returns from AI investments despite rapid adoption of the technology.
