CHANGCHUN, China, Dec 31 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — With the goal of building a world-class ice and snow tourism destination, Jilin Province in northeast China aims to build a high-quality snow and ice tourism industry, promote the integrated development of snow and ice related industries, build a strong snow and ice economy, and…

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 31 (Bernama) — Tourism Malaysia together with Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Shopee Malaysia have embarked on a new strategic partnership to revive tourism supply chain economy and unveil for the first time, the Stimulus Recovery Plan campaign “Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia! Experience Malaysia Like Never Before”.The campaign will take…

Brands from almost 40 tenants join the pandemic-friendly celebration that digitalises the New Year’s Eve experience KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec 30 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — Setting a benchmark in Malaysia’s retail landscape,  IPC Shopping Centre is ringing in the new year through an innovative ‘phygital’ celebration with its ‘IPC Live Shopping Fiesta’. Upholding…

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Dec 30 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — Since COVID-19 pandemic started, the possibility of job loss, pay cuts and less social interaction has given rise to increasing mental disorders. Recent surveys by Hays showed that 37% of workers say their mental health and wellbeing has been negatively impacted during the pandemic[¹]. “To take…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) — AmBank Islamic has introduced a special financing facility – Personal Financing-i, which is catered for employees of the federal and state governments, selected agencies, government-linked companies (GLCs) and statutory bodies. The Personal Financing-i is a Shariah-compliant financing facility offering financing amount of up to RM200,000. This financing facility…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) — Asia Pacific Investment Bank (APIB) CEO, Chris Wang is optimistic that with 2021 approaching, the growth and downward spiral of the economy for the past year that commenced from the Covid-19 pandemic will be on its tail end. Malaysia’s domestic and foreign consumption are recovering…

FUQING, China, Dec 29 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — On December 26, 1990, Fuqing, previously a county, was approved as a county-level city of Fuzhou by the State Council. Fuqing has since entered a new historical era, embarking on a glorious development journey. Now ranking the 15th among the top 100 counties in…

NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) and cxLoyalty Group Holdings today announced they have signed an agreement for JPMorgan Chase to acquire the Global Loyalty business of cxLoyalty Group Holdings. The deal includes cxLoyalty’s leading technology platforms, full-service travel agency, gift card, merchandise, and…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) – As the oil and gas industry has been impacted by a double blow of COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices, start-up Mulk Oil & Gas Synergy Sdn Bhd (MOGS) enters the Malaysian market to offer their expertise in reviving idle oil wells in Malaysian waters.…

HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2020 has been an eventful year which saw some of the toughest social, economic and political challenges in recent times. While stabilization of markets seems to be within reach with the introduction of new COVID-19 vaccines and new leadership in the US,…