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Capital Markets Malaysia expands simplified ESG disclosure guide with GHG emission calculator for SMEs
Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has on Tuesday launched the Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide (SEDG) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculator for Small and medium enterprise (SMEs).
MAS appoints first three asset managers under the EQDP
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed the first three asset managers under the Equity Market Development Program (EQDP) - Avanda Investment Management, Fullerton Fund Management and JP Morgan Asset Management.
DBS launches Gen AI-powered coaching tool for workforce
Singapore-based lender DBS announced Tuesday that it is democratizing coaching for its workforce with the launch of iCoach, a generative AI-powered (Gen AI) platform developed in collaboration with Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s top executive coaches.
Bursa Carbon Exchange, UEM Lestra collaborate to pilot Malaysia’s first CRESS auction
Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, has on Tuesday entered into a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with UEM Lestra Bhd, a whollyowned subsidiary of UEM Group Berhad, to pilot Malaysia’s first Bilateral Energy Supply Contract (BESC) auction under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).
AI adoption surges across APAC even as enterprise spending and strategy fall short
A new study by ServiceNow has revealed a growing disconnect between enterprise ambition and execution when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) in Asia Pacific (APAC).
PT KAI partners with Zimbra to strengthen cyber resilience in Indonesia’s public sector
Zimbra, the global open-core email and collaboration platform, is strengthening Indonesia’s public sector cyber resilience through its partnership with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI).
NUS Enterprise commits $116M to boost deep tech start-ups growth in Singapore
NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS) — flagship comprehensive research university in Singapore, is committing S$150 million ($116 million) to launch the NUS VC Program to boost growth of deep tech start-ups.
OMRON Healthcare Singapore, bolttech, QBE team up to launch innovative embedded health solution
Singapore-based insurtech bolttech and OMRON Healthcare Singapore, an innovative medical equipment for health monitoring and therapy, have announced the launch of their premium care subscription plan in the city state.
MyCIF surpasses $240M co-investment mark, driving MSME growth in Malaysia
The Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MyCIF) has exceeded MYR 1 billion ($240 million) in total co-investments since its inception, a major a milestone in supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, official data showed Monday.
JLL launches tech advisory services in Thailand and Southeast Asia
JLL, a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, has announced the launch of its technology advisory services in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
