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Economy 9 Apr 2025 | 11:00 PM

Asia-Pacific Business Forum to be platform for sustainability agenda 

The Asia-Pacific Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur is expected to attract a wide range of participants from across the world.

Business 28 Oct 2021 | 11:00 PM

CGC receives sustainable development awards

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).

Corporate News 23 May 2023 | 11:00 PM

BPMB gets environmental award

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.

SEARCH Scholar Series 20 Dec 2021 | 02:18 AM

China encourages green financing in Malaysia through BRI

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.

Nation 23 Nov 2023 | 11:00 PM

IFC appoints new country manager for Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei

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 8 June 2022 | 02:25 AM

Global finance coalition sets up Singapore office to spur regional climate action

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.

Aseanplus News 1 Dec 2024 | 01:34 PM

Canada to help South-East Asia go nuclear with new Singapore-based working group

Canada, a veteran in nuclear energy, is working with South-East Asia as the region seeks to capture atomic opportunities.

Starpicks 31 May 2021 | 12:26 AM

FinTech – the ‘new normal’ in finance

THE Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) is changing how we live, work and communicate.

China 28 Oct 2020 | 05:29 AM

Covid-19 effects push healthcare into digital embrace

BEIJING (China Daily/ANN): The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted the digital transformation and innovation in China's healthcare industry, experts said.

Focus 23 Sept 2023 | 11:00 PM

How the Indo-Pacific can beat the SDG cash crunch

The Indo-Pacific has much to lose as global events hinder international cooperation on sustainable development, but it also shows promising examples of success.

Aseanplus News 25 Feb 2024 | 04:49 AM

China benefits from global stability even as it tries to undercut it, US official says

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’

Aseanplus News 23 Feb 2024 | 04:29 AM

China benefits from global stability even as it tries to undercut it, US official says

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’

Aseanplus News 27 May 2023 | 03:54 AM

China’s Greater Bay Area to lead sustainable finance, meet capital demands of decarbonisation with green bonds, loans

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

Aseanplus News 28 May 2023 | 08:54 AM

China’s Greater Bay Area to lead sustainable finance, meet capital demands of decarbonisation with green bonds, loans

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

Laos 8 June 2022 | 05:48 AM

Laos’ international standard dry port receives funding boost

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.

Education 28 Oct 2023 | 11:00 PM

Aye to ‘T-shaped skills’

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 10 June 2022 | 11:49 AM

US defence chief reaffirms Washington's regional role in meeting with SEA counterparts

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.

Nation 25 Apr 2025 | 11:00 PM

CGC CEO bags Distinguished Person of the Year award

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). 

Focus 15 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

The Global South’s path to economic resilience

Sino-American rivalry is impacting smaller countries' aspirations. Navigating today's tumultuous geopolitics will require new strategies built around resilience and adaptability.

Behind The Headlines 26 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

Let the river run smoothly

Challenges facing Mekong River development deserve better attention throughout South-East Asia, while the solutions need urgent action.

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