International Chamber of Commerce, Carbon Measures Announce First Group of Global Experts for Carbon Accounting Panel

PARIS & NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures today announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of a carbon emissions accounting system. The…

WM Senibong Expands Landbank With 270-acre Land Acquisition

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 19 (Bernama) — WM Senibong Berhad (WM Senibong) has completed the acquisition of Kews Senibong Sdn Bhd and the landholdings of the Senibong Golf Club from Walker Corporation Pty Ltd (Walker). The transaction cements WM Senibong’s position as a key developer and market leader in the Iskandar Malaysia…

KKV Opens Its Second Global Flagship Store in Ho Chi Minh City

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — KK Group today announced the grand opening of the KKV Vietnam Global Flagship Store in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking KKV’s second global flagship store. Located at 28 Le Loi in District 1 – near key landmarks including Saigon Centre…

Juneyao Air Launches Inaugural Flight from Shanghai to Tawau

TAWAU, Sabah, Jan 19 (Bernama) — Juneyao Air marked a significant milestone today with the arrival of its inaugural flight from Shanghai to Tawau, further strengthening air connectivity between China and Sabah. The new route officially commenced operations, operating three times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) with a capacity of 180 seats.…

Comprehensive Channel Upgrade! Xtep Leverages Southeast Asian Foothold to Advance Global Running Footwear Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Running shoes brand Xtep has announced that it will form a joint venture with Bonia, a distributor with over 50 years of market expertise in Malaysia, to jointly develop the Malaysian market. Analysts indicate that this move will accelerate Xtep’s drive to become…

CGTN: How China, Canada Promote Steady, Solid and Sound Development of Bilateral Ties Under New Circumstances

BEIJING, Jan 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last year, a total of 125 Canadian companies participated at the 8th China International Import Expo, the world’s first national-level exposition dedicated to imports, in east China’s Shanghai, marking a record-high Canadian presence. Based on mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, China and Canada share broad…

Bitget Drops New Video With World Cup Winner Julián Alvarez, Turning Trading Into a One-Stop UEX Megastore

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released a new global video featuring World Cup winner Julián Alvarez, using football culture to explain a simple idea: if you want to trade the world, you should not have to shop around. The video brings Bitget’s Universal Exchange…

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association

HONG KONG, Jan 19 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I or the Club) (Japan). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.…

Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook On India’s Non-Life Insurance Segment

SINGAPORE, Jan 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has maintained its outlook on India’s non-life insurance segment at stable, citing supportive macroeconomics, as well as insurance demand buttressed by regulatory initiatives and reforms. India’s non-life segment recorded mid-single-digit premium growth for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025 (FY2025), according to the Best’s…

Malaysia’s New Role in Tech Investment: Nexus Meridian Capital’s Platform-Based Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jan 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexus Meridian Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd has announced plans to establish five new regional offices across Southeast Asia by 2026, creating more than 200 high-value jobs. This move is accelerating Malaysia’s transformation into a “regional platform hub.” The strategic expansion underscores Malaysia’s shift…