SINGAPORE, May 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Shareholder activism in Asia has reached a record high, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up from 134 in 2021, reflecting the growing importance of corporate governance and shareholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. The Diligent Market Intelligence: Shareholder Activism in Asia…

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 27 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) convened the 67th Session of the Governing Body (GBM), 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, hosted by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. This annual session brought together over 50 delegates representing APO member governments to discuss the APO’s…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) — The Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia is set to deliver a keynote address and officiate Energy Asia 2025 scheduled to take place on 16 to 18 June at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The Prime Minister will lead a delegation of Malaysian…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Malaysia has emerged as a leader on the global stage, with 12 of its 18 hospitals named among Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2025”. This recognition highlights IHH Healthcare Malaysia’s commitment to delivering world-class care, patient-first services and cutting-edge innovation that consistently meets – and…

SERDANG, May 19 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) concluded its most successful edition yet attracting a record-breaking 294,062 visitors with RM1.72 billion in potential sales generated from 3,194 vehicle bookings and 1,512 prospective trade-ins, along with an impressive 18,824 sales leads. Organized by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, brought the heat to Token2049 with an exclusive ringside experience at Karate Combat KC54 in Dubai on May 2nd. Think high-octane strikes, VIP treatment, and a night so wild, even the blockchain felt the impact. This year, Bitget…

VICTORIA, Seychelles, May 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of USD1, adding it to spot trading. World Liberty Financial’s USD1 is a fiat-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 with US Dollars. Trading for USD1/USDT and USD1/USDC trading pair will begin on 26 May…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Over the past decade, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has methodically advanced the Kingdom’s capital market reforms, gradually opening its financial markets to international investors. This transformation has attracted substantial global institutional interest, with foreign holdings reaching approximately SAR 423 billion by…

SHAH ALAM, Malaysia, May 26 (Bernama) — Kumpulan Perangsang Selangor Berhad (“KPS Berhad” or “the Group”) (KPS, Bursa: 5843; Bloomberg: KUPS:MK; Reuters: KPSB.KL) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 (“1Q25”), reflecting a resilient operational performance amidst a challenging operating environment, posting a higher revenue…

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama)  — In a landmark move for regional energy cooperation, leading energy companies from Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam have signed a Joint Development Agreement to explore the export of renewable electricity from Vietnam to Malaysia and Singapore. This strategic partnership highlights the growing commitment among industry leaders…