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YBhg. Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA KUCHING, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Government has launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 at the Pullman Hotel, Kuching, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening industrial linkages, developing local enterprises, and enhancing Sarawak’s participation in regional and global supply chains. The inaugural programme, aimed at building a more resilient supply chain ecosystem in Sarawak, was officiated by The Honourable Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Sarawak. Led by the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), in collaboration with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), InvestSarawak, the Regional Corrido...

  NEW YORK & SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) --  Alpaca , a global leader in agent-first brokerage and clearing infrastructure, today announced that its Southeast Asian headquarters, Alpaca Securities Pte. Ltd. (“Alpaca Singapore”), has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license, marking another milestone in Alpaca’s global expansion. The IPA advances Alpaca’s strategy to deepen its presence in Southeast Asia and support financial institutions across the region through a locally regulated Singapore entity. Once licensed, Alpaca Singapore plans to provide brokerage and custodial services and serve as a local counterparty to prospective partners. “As financial institutions across Southeast Asia look to meet growing customer demand for international investing, Singapore is a natural hub for connecting the region’s investors to global markets,” said Rohit Mulani, President of Alpac...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, has entered into an exclusive distribution partnership with the CABB Group to expand distribution of glycolic acid across the United States (US) and Canada. The agreement expands an existing partnership between the companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) to North America, including distribution of CABB Group's GLYCOS Clear 70 glycolic acid for personal care and other speciality applications, according to a statement. Univar Solutions chief executive officer (CEO) of I+S, Nick Powell said the expanded collaboration would bring CABB Group's glycolic acid technologies and technical expertise to customers across North America, particularly in beauty and personal care applications. Meanwhile, CABB Group CEO, Tobias Schalow said Univar Solutions' distribution reach and speciality ingredients expertise would help...

(From left to right): Mr. Tan Chor Sen, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad; Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA and Tuan Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad • Strengthening collaboration to promote Malaysia as a premier investment destination across ASEAN, China, Korea and Taiwan through OCBC’s network. • Supporting the development of local business ecosystems and connecting Malaysian companies to regional and global supply chains to reinforce Malaysia’s position as a preferred investment hub in ASEAN. KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (collectively, OCBC Malaysia) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority ("MIDA") today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to attract sustainable, highvalue investments from ASEAN, China, Korea and Taiwan and support the development of...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCFX successfully concluded its participation in Forex Expo Dubai 2026, held on September 22 and 23 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Throughout the two-day event, visitors met the GTCFX team at Hall 2, Booth 54 to learn more about the company’s multi-regulated trading solutions, mobile trading capabilities and commitment to client education. Alt: GTCFX at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 A highlight of the event was GTCFX receiving the Best Forex Mobile Application award. The achievement complemented the company’s presentation of the GTC Go App at the exhibition and reflected its continued focus on providing traders with convenient access to global financial markets. GTCFX also contributed to the expo’s educational programme through public presentations delivered by Jameel Ahmed, Chief Analyst at GTCFX. During the session titled “Trading Themes to Watch Out for: Q4 2026,” Ahmed examined several developments influencing global mar...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty’s 2026 Global Data Insights Survey (GDIS) has found strong artificial intelligence (AI) investment momentum across Asia Pacific (APAC), alongside significant differences in how individual markets are turning that investment into business value. Nearly six in 10 (59 per cent) APAC respondents expect their organisations to increase AI investment by more than 25 per cent in 2026 compared with 2025, versus 55 per cent globally. More than one-third (36 per cent) have already identified repeatable, high-impact AI use cases, while a similar proportion reports measurable business outcomes from AI. The survey, which covered 2,131 information technology (IT) decision-makers across 19 countries, found that enterprises are progressing at different stages and prioritising different requirements as they move AI into wider deployment, Digital Realty said in a statement. In Australia, 33 per cent of organisations said they are currently realising AI re...

  KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- OAG, the essential intelligence partner transforming global travel, has announced the appointment of former Google Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Travel leader, David Robles, as a non-executive director. OAG chief executive officer, Filip Filipov said the company is at an inflection point, with supply data heritage, demand intelligence capabilities and investment to build new solutions for the travel industry. “David has spent two decades doing exactly what we are now focused on: turning multi-source data into intelligent platforms that reshape how an entire industry operates. His perspective will be invaluable as we accelerate that journey,” said Filipov in a statement. OAG said Robles will bring more than two decades of leadership in digital platforms, data ecosystems and artificial intelligence (AI) to the company. He spent 19 years at Google, most recently as business unit leader for EMEA Travel, where he architected and scaled G...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its lineup with the launch of “IX800FXF2YMS4”, a dual silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) module for industrial equipment. In a statement, Toshiba said the new module features its third-generation SiC MOSFET chips, a drain-source voltage rating of 3,300 volts (V) and a drain current (DC) rating of 800 amperes (A). The module is designed for industrial equipment applications, including railway traction inverters and converters, renewable energy power generation systems, power conversion systems and industrial motor control equipment. Manufacturers of such equipment must constantly meet increasing demands for higher efficiency, smaller size and improved reliability, while large surge currents that can flow through power semiconductor modules under abnormal conditions require sufficient surge current capability. Toshiba said IX800FXF2Y...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance will host the inaugural Global DALI Summit + Expo, DALI 27, on Feb 23-24, 2027, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, bringing together experts from the lighting, smart buildings and smart cities sectors to shape the future of digital lighting control. The event will establish a new international forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation, bringing together the global DALI ecosystem. Sponsors and partner companies will also showcase their latest technologies and solutions at the expo. “For the first time, we are bringing the global DALI ecosystem together for a dedicated summit and expo to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and inspire innovation,” said DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn. In a statement, DALI Alliance said DALI 27 will conclude with a gala dinner featuring the 2027 DALI Lighting Awards, which recognise outstanding projects and achievements in DALI-based lighting control. The event combines the D...

  Wealth at Work Series 2026 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC) will brings its 2026 to Kuching on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at The Waterfront Hotel. Tailored for corporate leaders and multidisciplinary practitioners, this half-day seminar equips participants with practical knowledge to master their personal financial planning. As part of a nationwide roadshow, the series follows successful runs in Petaling Jaya and Pulau Pinang, and will head to Johor Bahru this weekend before making its grand finale in Kuching. Event at a glance: Day/Date: Saturday 3 October 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Followed by Lunch & Networking) Venue: The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak The programme features four specialised speaking sessions delivered by industry experts, alongside interactive exhibition booths that offer participants direct access to solution providers and networking opportunities. The seminar welcomes practitioners ac...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Beacon Software (Beacon), the first centralised artificial intelligence (AI) holding company, has acquired Haize Labs, an AI reliability company testing and safeguarding AI agents for real-world deployment. The Haize Labs team will join Beacon to form its Applied AI Research Group, with its co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Leonard Tang, joining as vice president of AI Research to lead the AI operating system deployed across Beacon’s companies. “Haize Labs brings exceptional engineers to Beacon who know how to find where AI fails and make it better. Together, we will build AI our customers can count on, in the software they already use and trust,” said Beacon founder and CEO, Nilam Ganenthiran in a statement. Meanwhile, Tang said: “Haize Labs was founded with the mission of building AI that any business can depend on. Now, our work will be put directly to use for Beacon’s broad and growing portfolio of essential businesses.” Beacon said it...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), a global solutions provider to users of speciality ingredients and chemicals, has been recognised on TIME’s distinguished list of Best Companies for Future Leaders 2026. Presented in partnership with Statista, an industry data and rankings provider, TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders ranking highlights businesses and organisations across the United States that have contributed meaningfully to the journeys of the country's most influential leaders. Univar Solutions Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Alexandra Colin said the recognition reflects the company’s commitment to building a culture where people can grow, contribute and lead. “Our success is driven by talented employees who are empowered to make an impact for our customers, communities, and industry, and we are proud to invest in programmes and opportunities that enable our people to develop their careers while advancing our purpose of help...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Arteris Inc, a provider of semiconductor technology for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, has expanded its multi-die portfolio to help semiconductor companies transition from monolithic system-on-chip (SoC) designs to chiplet-based architectures for AI, high-performance computing (HPC) and consumer electronics. The company said its new FlexGen Multi-Die product extends network-on-chip (NoC) connectivity and data movement across die-to-die links, allowing multiple dies to operate as a unified architecture without requiring engineering teams to redesign how data moves through the system. Arteris president and chief executive officer, K Charles Janac said multi-die architectures are becoming increasingly important as semiconductor systems expand beyond the boundaries of a single die. According to the company in a statement, the new FlexGen Multi-Die product is designed for non-coherent AI and HPC architectures and complements Ncore Multi-Die, wh...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- ZEISS, a technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics, has introduced ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight, a hybrid 3D X-ray microscope designed to help researchers and engineers analyse samples faster. Combining X-ray microscopy and microCT in a single platform, the system provides multi-scale imaging, guided workflows and automated artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled reconstruction for non-destructive 3D imaging. In a statement, ZEISS Microscopy Head of the X-ray Microscopy Field of Business, Nicolas Gueninchault said the system enables users to work more efficiently while balancing throughput, resolution and ease of use, adding that it also helps protect valuable samples while providing 3D imaging capabilities. ZEISS VersaXRM 5 Insight combines large field-of-view and high-resolution imaging in one system, allowing users to inspect larger samples, zoom into regions of interest and capture detailed 3D images without changing har...

  LONDON, Sept 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) finalized a further financing for Ipak Yuli in Uzbekistan, funded by OeEB, CDP and Allianz Global Investors (AGI). Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Umidjon Khakimov, CEO of Ipak Yuli Bank said, “We are pleased to strengthen our cooperation with EMGA and establish partnerships with new international institutions. This transaction further diversifies our funding base and enables us to expand our support to clients and businesses in Uzbekistan.” EMGA’s Head of Investment Banking and Managing Director Sajeev Chakkalakal said, “We are pleased to be the lead arranger in structuring this latest facility for Ipak Yuli that was aimed at further building their SME, Gender and Green portfolios. Our close relationship with Ipak Yuli as well as each of these DFIs, has been integral to the successful execution of a complex transaction.” EMGA’s Managing Director Jeremy Dobson added, “With this finan...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Resulticks Global Companies Pte Limited (Resulticks) has received the Partner's Choice: AI Innovation Award in the emerging category at Redington's Global NEXT Summit 2026, held Sept 2 to 4 in Singapore. In a statement, Resulticks said the recognition comes as the company deepens its relationship with Redington through a five-year distribution agreement announced this week, targeting a market opportunity of more than US$150 million across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. (US$1 = RM4.05) Resulticks Global Advisor of Channel Partnerships, Pallasena Viswanath said the award reflects the company’s work in developing AI for enterprise customer engagement, adding that its Genie and RESUL solutions are designed to help businesses turn intelligence into real-time action as the partnership with Redington expands. Resulticks is a globally recognised provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven audience engagement solutions that helps brands...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- PetSuper, a smart pet technology brand focused on intelligent pet care products, made its debut at IFA 2026, showcasing its connected smart pet portfolio and vision for an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pet care ecosystem. During the five-day exhibition, PetSuper engaged with retailers, distributors and technology professionals from across Europe, demonstrating PetSuper Ai, LitterGo, ViGo, DryGo, FeedView and HydriGo. The products prompted discussions on market development, business opportunities, product innovation and industry trends. The company said its approach combines smart hardware, Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, pet care data and its PetSuperAi platform to connect different aspects of everyday pet care, including feeding, hydration, grooming and litter maintenance. In a statement, PetSuper chief executive officer and co-founder, Brian Hu said IFA 2026 provided an opportunity for the company to present its vision of moving beyond...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, welcomes the Government’s RM1 billion investment to strengthen digital infrastructure across 150 hospitals and 2,000 health clinics nationwide. This investment represents an important opportunity to build a more connected healthcare system and improve the way patients move through diagnosis and treatment. For radiology, however, meaningful digitalisation must extend beyond the electronic storage of clinical notes and written reports. Medical images themselves are an essential part of the patient’s health record. Every day, large volumes of diagnostic information are generated through X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, mammography and other imaging examinations. To realise the full benefit of the national digital-health investment, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) should therefore be integrated with compatible Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)...

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- IPC Systems Inc (IPC), a global financial communications and trading connectivity provider, announced that its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by SBTi Services, confirming that they conform with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, including its target to achieve net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. In a statement, IPC said the validation comes as financial institutions face greater scrutiny over emissions across their value chains, with regulators, investors and clients raising expectations for climate accountability and the sustainability performance of suppliers and partners. “Our targets go beyond our operations to cover what we buy and what we deliver. Many of our clients are working to emissions targets of their own, and they need suppliers moving at the same pace. Validation by the Science Based Targets initiative is what lets them rely on our numbers,” said IPC ESG Officer, Man...

DNeX IT CEO Shiraz Ramli: By connecting businesses, government agencies, financial institutions, and logistics providers through a single, intelligent platform, DNeX TradeHub will remove critical friction across the trade lifecycle. CYBERJAYA, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”) has announced the launch of DNeX TradeHub, a comprehensive digital trade facilitation platform designed to unify the entire trade ecosystem, connecting exporters, importers, government agencies, financial institutions, logistics providers and other trade ecosystem partners through a single intelligent gateway. In today’s complex global trade environment, businesses often find themselves navigating a maze of disconnected systems. From market intelligence and customs declarations to financing and logistics, the lack of integration forces companies namely small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) to repeatedly submit data across multiple portals. This fragmentation leads to limited shipment visibilit...

ResourceWise Compass platform vision: connecting ResourceWise Intelligence™ across markets through a modern, unified delivery experience. CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA, Sep.07, 2026/Agility PR - AsiaNet/ New platform brings together pricing, market fundamentals, trade and plant data, analyst expertise, and AI-assisted discovery in a modern, connected experience. ResourceWise today announced the launch of ResourceWise Compass™, its new market intelligence platform, together with ResourceWise IQ™, that enables users to explore ResourceWise intelligence through natural language questions. Compass launches first with ResourceWise’s chemicals market intelligence, bringing together the deep expertise and market intelligence of Tecnon OrbiChem and Chemical Intelligence, previously delivered through OrbiChem360® and ChemEdge360®. The platform builds on that foundation, enhancing the way customers explore pricing, market fundamentals, trade, plant data, expert analysis, and market developments. The pla...

  The   Sovereign AI Agent for Engineering R&D, developed jointly by Atos and manufacturer Flender China has been recognized as the Best Agentic AI Practice,   which   reduc ed   design cycles by 83% , saving approximately 2,000 engineering hours   annually. Beijing, China, Sept 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --   Atos , a global leader of AI-powered digital transformation, today announced that a sovereign Agentic AI solution developed in collaboration with a manufacturing customer in China has been honored at the IDC China AI Innovation Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the growing role of enterprise-grade Agentic AI in driving outcome-driven innovation, operational efficiency, and business transformation across key industries. Presented by International Data Corporation (IDC), the award recognized: Sovereign AI Agent for Engineering R&D, developed jointly by Atos and manufacturer Flender, with the Best Agentic AI Practice Award. Guo Ya...