OctaFX Becomes The First Broker In Malaysia To Organise A Cooking Session For Ramadan

OctaFX brought its trading expert Gero Azrul and the famous food blogger Rhys William together to compare the subtleties of cooking with the complexity of trading. KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) — Ramadan Special is the first cooking show in Malaysia produced by a financial company, where guests of the show…

CIMB Group Sees Healthy Recovery In 1Q21; Remains Cautious In The Short-term Due To Pandemic Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB Group” or the “Group”) announced a core¹ profit before tax (“PBT”) of RM1.74 billion for the first quarter ended 31 March 2021 (“1Q21”), an increase of 144.0% from RM714 million in the first quarter ended 31 March 2020 (“1Q20”). The…

The Japan National Tourism Organization’s New Insider Guide To Japan Features Hidden Attractions, Cool Sights And As-Yet-Unknown Things To Do

TOKYO, May 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) launches a new insider guide to Japan categorized into seven themes that will motivate tourists. These seven themes of “Nature,” “Outdoors,” “Tradition,” “Cuisine,” “Relaxation,” “Art” and “Cities” are linked to a concept of “Wellcation” (a mix of well-being and vacation) which…

CSOP to Bring CSOP Huatai-Pinebridge CSI Photovoltaic Industry ETF (stock ticker: 3134.HK) on the HKEX

HONG KONG, May 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — CSOP Asset Management Limited (CSOP) is proud to announce the listing of CSOP Huatai-Pinebridge CSI Photovoltaic Industry ETF (stock ticker: 3134.HK) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (the “HKEX”). As the first pair of ETFs under the HKEX and the Shanghai Stock Exchange (the…

Pharmaceutical Knowledge Database DrugBank Expands Coverage To Malaysia

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DrugBank, the world’s most complete and up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge database, expands coverage to better serve global customers. Seven new additional regions have been added to its product offering including Austria, Colombia, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, and Turkey. On top of DrugBank’s existing coverage, customers…

AmBank Group records 14.2% increment in Profit Before Provisions for FY21, while increased in overlay credit provisions amidst COVID19 uncertainties affected core PATMI.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) — AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group or the Group) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4FY21) and financial year ended 31 March 2021 (FY21). Summary of FY21 Results¹ • Total income up 7.7% to RM4,552.5 million from higher net interest income (+5.8%)…

Clinical Research Malaysia Achieves Formation Goals And Strengthens Industry Sponsored Research Landscape In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) — Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM), a site management organization owned by the Ministry of Health has successfully achieved its formation objective in 2020, as highlighted in its Annual Report 2020 which was launched earlier today by Minister of Health, YB Dato’ Sri Dr Adham Baba in…

MDV Pledges to Continue Assisting Technology Companies Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and MCO 3.0

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) — Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV) wishes to reiterate its role in assisting technology companies to weather the current economic challenges due to the COVID-19 situation in Malaysia via uninterrupted financing access to its existing financing facilities. In a statement today, MDV’s Chairman, Khairul Azwan…

ST, RAMSEM Open First African Sorting Lab

NAVASOTA, Texas, May 31 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global livestock semen sorting leader and innovator Sexing Technologies® (ST) has partnered with pioneering livestock artificial insemination company RAMSEM to establish Africa’s first semen sorting lab. The lab is at RAMSEM’s facility near Bloemfontein, South Africa. The lab will produce fresh and frozen sex-sorted semen…

Arts In Hong Kong Brings Together Global Hong Kong Super Fans To Enjoy A Relaxing “Sip Back & Sketch” Event

HONG KONG, May 31 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — In celebration of the “Arts in Hong Kong” campaign, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited hundreds of media and Hong Kong Super Fans – socially influential people with an authentic connection to Hong Kong — to explore Hong Kong’s thriving art scene and…