LyondellBasell improves CDP climate score to A in 2024, strengthening ESG leadership

HOUSTON, July 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has improved its climate change score from A-minus to A in CDP’s 2024 assessment, placing the company in the leadership category for the second consecutive year. CDP is the world’s leading environmental disclosure platform, used by investors and stakeholders…

ENCORP and USM Bring ESG Awareness to the Frontlines of Property Development

KOTA DAMANSARA, July 14 (Bernama) — Encorp Berhad (ENCORP) is strengthening its focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices by expanding sustainability awareness across all levels of its operations. Held at Strand Mall, ENCORP’s retail shopping mall, the company’s inaugural ESG and Sustainability Awareness Talk themed “Promoting Sustainability through Awareness” has…

EMGA raises US$160m from AIIB for Brazil’s BTG Pactual

LONDON, July 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announces today they have delivered another US$160m debt finance for their long-standing Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual. The US$160 million 7-year senior unsecured loan was provided by AIIB, and the transaction follows on from several prior transactions for BTG also…

CIMB commits RM300 billion to power a greener and more inclusive ASEAN economy by 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) — CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Group”) today announced a new sustainable finance target of RM300 billion by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to help its clients navigate risks and build resilience in a lower-carbon, more inclusive economy. Sustainable finance is a central pillar of…

Financial Planning For Professionals (FP4PRO) Roadshow

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) — Financial Planning For Professionals (FP4PRO), returns for the 3rd year through a series of physical sessions. The sessions are being rolled out to strategically provide professionals with the basic knowledge of managing personal finances. The nationwide initiative conducted in collaboration between the Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC),…

2025 Hunan Red Tourism And Culture Festival kicks Off In Xiangtan City

XIANGTAN, China, July 14 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — 2025 Hunan Red Tourism and Culture Festival & the 4th Xiangtan Tourism Development Conference was held in Shaoshan County, Xiangtan City of Hunan Province from July 10 to 11. Centering on the theme of “Aspiring to Shaoshan ・ Meeting in Hunan for the Future”, the…

Bitget Launchpool To List Chainbase (C) With 2.75M In Token Rewards

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company has announced the listing of Chainbase (C) in the Innovation and AI Zone, for spot trading. Besides being available for spot trading, Bitget will launch an exclusive Launchpool rewards campaign with up to 2,750,000 C up…

58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings Media Handout: 11 July 2025 – ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the European Union

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) — The ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference (PMC) with the European Union (EU) was held on 11 July 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings. Taking place in parallel with the Post-Ministerial Conference with the…

Fourth Ministerial Conference On Cooperation Among East Asian Countries For Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV) On 11 July 2025, Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Japan will co-host the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD IV) on 11 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Meeting will be co-chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan,…

Saint-Gobain Celebrates 360 Years of Excellence and Sustainability Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) — This year, Saint-Gobain celebrates an incredible milestone—360 years of innovation and excellence. With a mission of “Making the World a Better Home,” Saint-Gobain is leading the charge toward a future where buildings are not only smarter and stronger, but also more sustainable. As the world leader…