MFPC International Shariah Wealth Management & Financial Planning Conference and Graduation Ceremony & High Tea 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) will host the 12th International Shariah Wealth Management & Financial Planning Conference (ISWMFPC), followed by its 10th Graduation Ceremony, in a back-to-back programme at Berjaya Times Square on Saturday, 10 May 2025, from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This hybrid…

ENCORP Charts New Territory At Matta Fair Sabah 2025 With Cahaya Kristal

KOTA KINABALU, May 9 (Bernama) — Encorp Berhad (ENCORP) proudly makes its strategic debut at the MATTA Fair Sabah 2025, becoming one of the first property developers to join a traditionally travel-focused event. This move reflects a growing overlap between lifestyle, travel and homeownership aspirations, further underscoring ENCORP’s commitment to reaching…

CGTN: How do stable China-Russia ties contribute to a turbulent world?

BEIJING, May 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A natural gas pipeline that stretches 3,000 kilometers in Russia and 5,111 km in China commenced operations in December last year, benefiting about 450 million people along its route. The China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline is a landmark project of energy cooperation between the two…

Best’s Commentary: Taiwan Dollar Rallies; Life Insurers More Exposed To Foreign Exchange Risk

HONG KONG, May 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The Taiwan dollar has rallied against the U.S. dollar at an unprecedented pace over the past few days, which holds implications for domestic life insurers that have been allocating a large portion of their invested assets in foreign investments, mainly USD-denominated fixed income securities,…

Xsolla Acquires Ludo to Advance Player Engagement and Monetization

LOS ANGELES, May 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ludo, a platform designed to drive community engagement through code-free social quests. This strategic acquisition brings Ludo’s innovative technology into the Xsolla portfolio, combining its questing tools with Xsolla’s…

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation

SINGAPORE, May 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good), the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam National Reinsurance Corporation (VINARE) (Vietnam). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The…

EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark In Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic…

Vista Equity Partners Launches VistaOne to Expand Access to Private Software Investments

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software, today announced the launch of VistaOne (Lux) (“VistaOne” or the “Fund”), an open-ended investment vehicle that provides eligible non-US individual investors access to Vista’s private equity platform in a single, scaled solution.…

EXIM Bank And Marrybrown Ink Strategic MoU To Fuel Malaysian Franchise Growth Abroad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) —  Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank) today formalised the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Marrybrown Sdn. Bhd. during the Franchise International Malaysia (FIM) 2025 event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Graced by the presence of YB Datuk Ewon Benedick, Minister…

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT’s Singapore Portfolio Achieves Positive Retail Rental Reversion and Office Rental Uplift in 3Q FY2025

SINGAPORE, May 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte. Ltd. (the “Manager”), the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (“LREIT”), announces its third quarter business update for FY2025. Operational Performance LREIT’s portfolio committed occupancy remained stable at 92.1% as at 31 March 2025. Lease expiry profile remained well-spread…