FatHopes Energy-PVOIL To Set Up Vietnam’s Used Cooking Oil Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with PetroVietnam Oil (PVOIL) to establish Vietnam’s first nationwide used cooking oil collection ecosystem, marking a milestone for Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.

VentureTECH Invests RM28 Mln In Three Bumiputera Tech Firms To Drive Innovation

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three bumiputera-led high-growth, high-value technology (tech) companies to accelerate innovation in industrial automation, healthcare and digital inclusion.

iHerb Marks 30th Anniversary With Global Sale, Platform Expansion 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- iHerb, a global eCommerce retailer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and health and wellness products, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest sales event of the year and the addition of 10 newly supported languages to its shopping platform.

Toyota Aims To Bolster 'Earning Power' Amid Tariff, West Asia Headwinds

NAGOYA (Japan), Aug 13 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s top executive vowed to strengthen its "earning power," with the industry facing headwinds from US tariffs and the prolonged conflict in the West Asia, Kyodo News reported.

Gold Futures End Higher On Global Fiscal Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, against a broader backdrop of global fiscal concerns, rising government debt burdens and persistent questions over the long-term credibility of sovereign balance sheets.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead of US Inflation Data

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday High Lifted By Utilities, Petrochemical Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday high on Wednesday, buoyed by buying interest in utilities and petrochemical stocks amid elevated crude oil prices.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Oil Prices, Positive US Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

K2 Global Raises US$200 Mln For AI Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- K2 Global, founded by solo venture capitalist Ozi Amanat, has announced US$200 million in capital commitments focused on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, compute infrastructure, semiconductors, national security and next-generation healthcare technologies. (US$1=RM4.08)

Dark Horse Consulting Group Expands Into China With Shanghai Practice 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Dark Horse Consulting Group (DHCG) has established a China practice in Shanghai and appointed Kang Liu as Senior Director and Head of China and its first hire, marking the life sciences consulting firm's expansion into the Chinese biotechnology market.

MIDA, Invest Hong Kong Renew Partnership, Promoting Two-Way Investment Between Malaysia And Hong Kong

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU), setting a shared course to capture new investment opportunities across ASEAN, the Greater Bay Area and Mainland China.

Teleport, Avalon Airport Partner To Establish Victoria Operations Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A’s logistics venture and e-commerce logistics specialist, Teleport, has signed a partnership agreement with Avalon Airport Melbourne to establish Avalon as Teleport’s latest strategic operations hub in Victoria, Australia.