The Asia-Pacific Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur is expected to attract a wide range of participants from across the world.
KUALA LUMPUR: Credit Guarantee Corp Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has received two sustainable development awards from the Association of Development Financing Institution in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP).
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has won the Environmental Development Award by the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), reaffirming its leading role in delivering impact capital.
THE prevalence of green financing in Asia has increased substantially over the years, following the region’s pledge to commit to net-zero goals since the launch of the Paris Agreement in 2015.
THE International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets and a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), has appointed Katia Daude Gonçalves as country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A coalition of some of the world's leading financial institutions launched an Asia-Pacific network and office in Singapore on Wednesday (June 8) with the aim of speeding up regional investment in clean energy, transport and industry as part of global efforts to fight climate change.
Canada, a veteran in nuclear energy, is working with South-East Asia as the region seeks to capture atomic opportunities.
THE Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) is changing how we live, work and communicate.
BEIJING (China Daily/ANN): The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the digital transformation and innovation in China's healthcare industry, experts said.
The Indo-Pacific has much to lose as global events hinder international cooperation on sustainable development, but it also shows promising examples of success.
Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant US secretary of state, says Beijing enjoys the opportunity ‘the international order provides but … takes actions that undermine’ itHis remarks at conference on China and Global South draws rejoinders from panellists who say Beijing ‘understands the mood [of] the Global South better than the West’
Daniel Kritenbrink, an assistant US secretary of state, says Beijing enjoys the opportunity ‘the international order provides but … takes actions that undermine’ itHis remarks at conference on China and Global South draws rejoinders from panellists who say Beijing ‘understands the mood [of] the Global South better than the West’
The Greater Bay Area leads in issuing green bonds and loans nationwide, according to speakers at a GBA forumFavourable policies and increasing awareness of social responsibility are driving the momentum of green development in the region, experts say
The Greater Bay Area leads in issuing green bonds and loans nationwide, according to speakers at a GBA forumFavourable policies and increasing awareness of social responsibility are driving the momentum of green development in the region, experts say
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The Thanaleng Dry Port, part of an integrated logistics facility in the capital Vientiane, has received new financing for its development and equipment costs to modernise and deliver world-class services.
BY 2025, it is estimated that 85 million jobs will be displaced while 97 million new ones will emerge, with roles that are more reflective of the division of labour between humans, machines and algorithms.
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday (June 10) reaffirmed to his South-East Asian counterparts Washington's strong commitment to the region through the maintenance of an open, inclusive and rules-based security environment.
KUALA LUMPUR: Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) president and chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak has won the Distinguished Person of the Year award from the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (Adfiap).
Sino-American rivalry is impacting smaller countries' aspirations. Navigating today's tumultuous geopolitics will require new strategies built around resilience and adaptability.
Challenges facing Mekong River development deserve better attention throughout South-East Asia, while the solutions need urgent action.