KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — The Islamic Banking & Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM) hosted its 4th IBFIM Certification Conferment Ceremony on 25 February 2023, honouring 745 individuals and various institutions for their achievements in building capacity for the Islamic finance industry. During the ceremony, IBFIM conferred nine (9) categories of certification, which include…

​​​​​​​KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — UMW Holdings Berhad’s (“UMW”) Group revenue for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2022 (“Q4 2022”) increased by 20% to RM4,375.4 million, supported by the improved contribution from all three core business segments.  Consequently, the Group registered profit after taxation and minority interests (“PATAMI”)…

BASINGSTOKE, England, Feb 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of digital identity apps in use will exceed 4.1 billion globally by 2027; rising from 2.3 billion in 2023. This represents a growth of 82% over the next four years. This increase will be driven…

TOKYO, Feb 27 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — Zeroboard Inc. (hereinafter “the Company”), a Tokyo-based developer and provider of “zeroboard,” a cloud-based service to calculate and visualize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is pleased to announce that the Company has completed raising funds through a third-party allotment of new shares as part of the…

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — Eastspring Investments (“Eastspring”), has appointed Anouk Hanafiah as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Eastspring Al-Wara’ Investments Berhad (“EAIB”). Anouk has commenced in her role on 13 January 2023 and is responsible for the growth and development of Eastspring’s Islamic asset management business, which offers…

SHENZHEN, China, Feb 27 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — The 16 Co-operation Measures for the Development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Intellectual Property and Innovation Hub (16 Measures), jointly promulgated by the Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen Municipality and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau of…

TOKYO, Feb 27 (Bernama-AsiaNet) — In response to growing demand and as part of its continuing expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, Seiko Watch Corporation is pleased to announce that the first boutique of its Grand Seiko brand in Singapore opened in the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands on February 22…

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 27 (Bernama-PRNewswire) — IPC Shopping Centre invites parents and their children to a meaningful, exciting and an educative school holiday adventure with its larger-than-life intricate balloon sculptures themed ‘Ocean Heroes to the Rescue’. This is the largest and first sustainable balloon installation in Malaysia where adult shoppers and…

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) hailed the following measures of the retabled Budget 2023 that are expected to positively impact the accountancy profession and its services to the economy. These are the: – announcement of financial zones– focus on tax measures to diversify…

Basseterre, Feb 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — St Kitts and Nevis is not only one of the world’s ultimate paradise destinations for tourists, but it has also earned its place in the global real estate market. The twin federation established its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in 1984 and has inspired other…