AmBank Group launches No Single-Use Plastic Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — AmBank Group has recently launched the “No Single-Use Plastic Programme” at Bangunan AmBank Group. The group-wide initiative which is part of the Group Sustainability Agenda aims to eliminate all single-use plastics including plastic straws, plastic containers and plastic cutleries. This initiative takes the Group a…

InterVenn Biosciences’ Blood Based Test Developed Using Artificial Intelligence Successfully Detects Nasopharyngeal Cancer

Through the advancements in glycoproteomics and artificial intelligence, the company was able to analyze archival samples at the Institute for Medical Research, National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia to successfully identify patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer, commonly called nasal cancer.   SAN FRANCISCO…

Lam Research To Expand Global Footprint

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — Lam Research Corporation (Nasdaq: LRCX), in collaboration with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today announced that Lam has selected Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia as the location for a new advanced technology production facility.“MITI and MIDA have been hard at work to…

PPG to Showcase Innovative Aerospace Products, Services at Singapore Airshow

SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will highlight its full range of aerospace products and services at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, Feb. 11-16, 2020. The PPG booth (D79) will showcase an array of innovative industry offerings, including coatings, sealants, transparencies,…

PSAV® Names Becky Sheehan Chief Financial Officer

Schiller Park, Ill., Feb 4 (Bernama) — PSAV, a global leader in event experiences, announced today that Becky Sheehan has been named Chief Financial Officer. Sheehan will be responsible for driving global financial stewardship by providing strategic leadership in all areas of Finance.  “Becky is an ideal addition to the senior leadership…

Digital Transformation and Future Proofing Talent Stand Out As Accountants In Malaysia Forecast An Upward Trend In Revenue and Profit According To the MIA-ACCA Business Outlook Report 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — A total of 743 accounting and finance professionals of varying ages, organisations and roles responded to the second MIA-ACCA Business Outlook 2020 survey, including top-level finance professionals and public practice leaders who comprised 43% of the total respondents. This was very nearly double the number…

PRA Health Sciences To Report Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAH) will release its fourth quarter and year end 2019 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Company will also host a conference call on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the…

Best’s Market Segment Report: Thailand Non-Life Insurance Segment Remains Robust Despite Narrowing Profit Margins

SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best expects motor, health and personal accident (PA), as well as property lines businesses to remain growth drivers for Thailand’s non-life market, although profitability may face rising pressure given the fierce market competition and the need for insurers to improve pricing and operational sophistication. A…

IFP Awards & Malaysian Financial Planner of the Year Awards Launch 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) — The IFP Awards (IFPA) and Malaysian Financial Planner of the Year Awards 2020 is jointly organised by Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) and Financial Planning Association of Malaysia (“FPAM”) with the purpose of recognising candidates who successfully complete and pass their Islamic Financial…

Align Technology Pledges RMB 1 Million Donation In Response To The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak In China

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) today announced its commitment to donate RMB 1 Million to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation to support its ongoing prevention and control efforts for the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China. Align Technology President and CEO Joe Hogan made…