The ASEAN Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in Supply Chains (ASEDG) Version 1, was launched this week by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) on the sidelines of the ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ACMF said in a statement on Friday that the ASEDG is aimed at equipping small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across ASEAN operating within global and local supply chains with a simplified reference guide to report on environmental,...

Energy storage, passive cooling, biodegradable packaging, and blockchain traceability among key innovations to watch As climate concerns and decarbonization targets reshape the global economy, Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotbed for green innovation—and Vietnam is doubling down. On April 16, 2025, the country’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will host the Policy Dialogue Forum on Promoting Investment and Business Growth for Startups in Green Transition and...

Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd, a Singapore-based digital transformation, technology optimization, and Web 3.0 activation firm, has on Monday announced progress in its pioneering public-private partnership (PPP) with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows a series of engagements in the country during a recent delegation led by Soon Huat Lim, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Trident, showcasing the transformative potential of the company’s digital...

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager, has announced that the South East Asia Clean Energy Fund ll (SEACEF ll) has achieved maximum capitalization with $175 million committed. SEACEF ll, the first blended investment fund established in Southeast Asia to provide early-stage high-risk capital to support promising businesses accelerating the region’s low-carbon transition, now includes funding from key global climate-focused private-equity funds, to be applied to promising...

Trong số 52 tỉnh thành thuộc diện đề xuất sáp nhập, nếu chia theo 3 miền thì miền Bắc và miền Nam 38 tỉnh, thành còn lại miền Trung có 14 tỉnh, thành. Bộ Tư pháp đang thẩm định dự thảo và tờ trình về nghị quyết của Ủy ban Thường vụ Quốc hội về sắp xếp đơn vị hành chính. Các tiêu chí mới sáp nhập Theo dự thảo nghị quyết và tờ trình, các...

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the global development institution of the World Bank Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cagamas Berhad, the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, to advance green building finance in Malaysia, further supporting the country’s sustainable development goals. IFC said in a statement on Monday that the collaboration aims to promote climate-smart investments in the housing and broader building sector and improve the...

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is highly vulnerable to natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and floods. With climate change increasing the frequency and severity of these events, governments and organizations across APAC are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery. Explore how it’s being deployed to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, highlighting real-world applications that demonstrate its transformative role in...

Terabase Energy, a global digital and automation solutions for utility-scale solar power, has announced the closing of its $130 million Series C financing round. Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from both existing and new strategic investors, this round brings the company’s total funding to over $200 million, Terabase said in a statement on Thursday. The new funding will support Terabase’s efforts to transform the renewable energy landscape by accelerating the...

As the world grapples with the ever-evolving challenges of climate change, Malaysia remains resolute in its commitment to the Paris Agreement even as key global players have chosen to step back from this critical accord. For Malaysia, climate action transcends politics—it is a moral imperative for our people and planet. As a nation, we will continue to honor the principles of the Paris Agreement, setting an example of steadfastness in the global climate dialogue. Despite contributing...

Malaysia’s Managed Industrial Park (MIP) NCT Group of Companies, has partnered with OM Charge Sdn. Bhd to create a more sustainable transportation ecosystem at NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP). NCT Group said in a statement on Thursday that the firm through its subsidiary NCT Smart Management Sdn. Bhd., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OM Charge to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure within the park. The collaboration will see OM Charge delivering...

Malaysia-based Islamic digital bank AEON Bank (M) Berhad has embarked on a strategic collaboration with fintech enabler focusing on female empowerment MADCash Sdn. Bhd. to empower 100 female entrepreneurs from B40 communities to kickstart their businesses and grow their entrepreneurial skills. The program is anchored on Bank Negara Malaysia’s iTEKAD, a social finance initiative that aims to uplift local microentrepreneurs from communities in need across the country, the duo said in a...

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional said Wednesday that it achieved a profit from operations of MYR 5.1 billion ($1.15 billion) in 2024, driven by disciplined monetization strategies, steady dividend income and fair value gains from global public equities. The firm said in a statement that its balance sheet remains healthy with realizable asset value (RAV) over debt ratio at 3.2 times. Meanwhile, the fund’s net asset value (NAV) in 2024 increased to MYR 103.6...