KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) — CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad (collectively “CIMB” or “the Bank”) recently introduced MicroBizReady, a programme offering mentoring and education support to micro-SMEs with tools that will help them thrive, not only in the current challenging COVID-19 environment but also in the longer…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) — Mercato Solaris Mont Kiara has opened its doors with a brand-new indulgent experience for customers. This store marks significant growth for GCH Retail Malaysia and signifies the strength as the leading player in Malaysia’s food retail industry. Strategically located in the heart of Mont…

HONG KONG, Dec 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial. The machine enables the Cyberport community and visitors to learn and experience…

HONG KONG, Dec 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best is maintaining its negative market segment outlook on China’s non-life insurance segment, citing underwriting profitability that is under pressure amid market reform. A new Best’s Market Segment Report, titled, “Market Segment Outlook: China Non-Life Insurance,” states that pressure on premium growth…

LONDON & HONG KONG & AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Dec 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Du Val PropTech today announced the launch of a new proptech business model designed to remove market friction and streamline transactions, creating significant advantages for both investors and developers alike. The platform, which launches Dec. 15, disintermediates traditional real…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) — Driven by its mission to ensure the stability of agriculture sector especially in agrofood industry, Agrobank had on 12 December 2020 launched a special publication entitled ‘Kesan COVID-19 dan Jaminan Bekalan Makanan Negara – Isu, Cadangan dan Solusi’.The publication is a compilation of articles by key…

CYBERJAYA, Dec 11 (Bernama) — VentureTECH today announced its debut in the smart city industry by inking an investment agreement with Kiwitech Sdn Bhd (Kiwitech), a Bumiputera company offering Internet of Things (IoT) based application city surveillance services to further enhance their proprietary Smart City Digital Platform. Founded in 2000, Kiwitech…

HONG KONG, Dec 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, ixFintech Group announced that its new product, the Digital Asset Exchange Machine (DAEM), is now landing at Cyberport, Hong Kong*, making available for the Cyberport community to do its first-round trial. The machine enables the Cyberport community and visitors to learn and experience…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Australia are bringing their digital ecosystems closer with the announcement on 10 December 2020 of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate bilateral trade and investments in the digital sector. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Australian Trade and…

JAKARTA, Dec 11 (Bernama) — Tourism Malaysia has today announced the launch of Malaysia Truly Asia ASEAN Virtual Hunt 2020, its first-ever treasure hunt, run as a virtual event to creatively promote Malaysia’s iconic places, local towns and cities. This new concept is conforming to the new normal for the tourism…