SINGAPORE, June 12 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has assigned a stable market segment outlook to Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, citing solid risk-adjusted capitalisation levels among market participants, supported by conservative investment portfolios, and demographic and demand factors that support medium- to long-term growth prospects. Spillover effects of the ongoing U.S.-China trade…

JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 11 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — In the presence of the ASEAN Minister, Social Minister Juliari P. Batubara conveyed the government’s important steps in handling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly for the poor and vulnerable groups. Indonesia recommends the establishment of a comprehensive and sustainable social protection system.…

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) — Fuhla has launched a new program titled ‘Fuhla Scam and Fraud Protection’ by giving out free scam and fraud consultancy coverage to Malaysians as a measure to fight this prevalent and rising issue.As scammers have become increasingly active especially during this MCO period, Fuhla wishes…

TOKYO, June 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has launched two lens reduction type 1,500-pixel monochrome CCD linear image sensors for industrial equipment: “TCD1105GFG,” with a built-in electronic shutter function, and “TCD1106GFG.” Sample shipment will start from July 2020. The new sensors support two key industry requirements:…

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) — Standard Chartered Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to attract targeted global investments into Malaysia.   These sectors include high-value, high-technology and high-impact investments such as electrical and electronics, machinery and equipment, medical devices, aerospace, renewable…

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) — It is undeniable that Malaysia’s agribusiness industry has faced huge challenges following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the business operations across the supply chain including the production, distribution, and retailing of agricultural products and the food industry. In response to this,…

CINCINNATI, June 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — This week, P&G Beauty convened a virtual meeting with leading global NGOs to discuss the role of the beauty industry in accelerating progress towards a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future. Until now, the industry has responded to consumer concerns over safety, quality, origin…

RENSSELAER, N.Y., June 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing drug discovery animal model solutions, announces local West Coast United States production of the immunodeficient CIEA NOG mouse® model. Immunodeficient animal models are critical to the drug discovery ecosystem. One of the most common contributors to the high…

HAIKOU, China, June 11 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — China’s master plan for the Hainan free trade port, released on June 1, has boosted the appeal of the southern island province to global investors. The global investment service hotline, set up by Hainan International Economic Development Bureau, has been hotter than ever in the past…

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) — Malindo Air is resuming flights to almost all its domestic destinations in Malaysia effective June 12 as the government has gradually relaxed rules on the travel and social restrictions. The reinstated scheduled services include daily flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang to Kota…