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Synpulse Strengthens APAC Leadership with Appointment of Neena Antal as Singapore Partner

SINGAPORE, /PRNewswire/ — Synpulse, a leading consultancy for the financial industry, today announces the appointment of Neena Antal as Partner, a pivotal step that strengthens the firm’s ambition to shape .... read more

SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 -- Kamet Capital, a Singapore-based multi-single-family office, hosted its 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon on February 22, bringing together ultra-high-net-worth families, fund investors and portfolio company founders for discussions on the 2026 market environment, asset allocation opportunities and key sector trends such as AI and healthcare. As Kamet's first large-scale in-person gathering in nine years, the luncheon reflected the firm's expanding client base, growing presence as one of the region's leading family offices and evolving capability to meet clients' demands for high-quality insights, meaningful dialogue and network access. "Kamet was established in 2017. We stayed low-key for years and usually engaged with families in a more private setting," said Kerry Goh, founder, CEO and CIO of Kamet Capital. "This year, in response to interest from many new clients, we organized our first large-scale in-person gathering, reflecting our willingness to engage more openly with a broader group of investors. But we will keep our original principles to build long-term trust." A Framework-Driven Outlook for 2026 At the event, Kamet shared that its outlook is based on a systematic assessment of macro conditions, policy factors and valuations, rather than short-term market fluctuations. Many of the most important data points only become clear in early February. That is why it typically publishes the assessment by then. This year's theme centered on how investors can make decisions that remain resilient amid heightened volatility and increasing market divergence. Kamet specifically highlighted its high-conviction (and non-consensus) views that precious metals had topped out in early February with high odds of a considerable pullback in the short term. It also shared the long-term de-dollarization theme but found the recent USD weakness appeared overdone. In March, these views had largely played out, with gold prices correcting and USD strength reasserting itself. On equities, while Kamet remained constructive on both U.S. and Hong Kong SAR markets, heightened geopolitical tensions had led to increased volatility in the near term. "In today's complicated market environment, our investment decisions adopt a disciplined, framework-driven approach designed to filter out short-term market noise," said Chong Sze King, Head of Portfolio Management of Kamet. "Our framework focuses on key drivers and, more importantly, on the specific conditions within these drivers. As long as these underlying conditions remain intact, we do not allow market fluctuations or headline-driven sentiment to dictate portfolio positioning. This approach enables us to remain aligned with our core investment principles while identifying selective opportunities across major markets and helping clients navigate uncertainty with a long-term, resilient portfolio strategy." Growth in 2025 and Looking Ahead The event also highlighted Kamet's progress in 2025, with a growing number of ultra-high-net-worth families and fund investors, expanded office space, and the continued development of differentiated investment solutions. Kamet received positive client feedback on its Income-Optimizer Portfolio strategy launched last year, reflecting continued interest in resilient solutions. This year, Kamet will launch its put-write strategy through the Kamet Put Option Premium Fund, expanding its investment offerings in response to demand for strategies designed for a more volatile market environment. Featured speakers from Kamet's investee companies, Jensen Wu, founder and CEO of Topview, and Wai Mun Lim, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, also shared sector insights on AI and healthcare, adding broader industry perspectives to the day's discussions. Kamet noted that AI remains a key area of interest for investors, but access to high-quality opportunities depends on trusted networks, strong sector understanding and close collaboration with founders and partners. Through Kamet's Founders Network, it aims to help clients gain earlier visibility into emerging themes and selective opportunities in sectors with limited access. Kamet also continues to support innovation through its broader role as a long-term strategic partner to emerging companies and founders. /PRNewswire/

Kamet Capital Hosts 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon, Marking First Large-Scale In-Person Gathering in Nine Years

SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 — Kamet Capital, a Singapore-based multi-single-family office, hosted its 2026 Market Outlook Luncheon on February 22, bringing together ultra-high-net-worth families, fund investors and portfolio company founders .... read more

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Secures Extendable High-Level Cleaning Contract with Singapore Transportation Authority

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Secures Extendable High-Level Cleaning Contract with Singapore Transportation Authority

SINGAPORE — YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced that its IFM .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — B100, a 100 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel, has the potential to emerge as a more competitive and sustainable alternative energy source amid uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis, said Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek. He said the B100 implementation, which is still at the policy stage, will kick off within the Felda ecosystem first. Ahmad Shabery said he has brought up the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “At this stage, a government policy needs to be in place, as we may not have sufficient crude palm oil (CPO) supply to roll out B100 immediately,” he told a press conference here today. B100’s factory price is estimated at about RM4.50 per litre, depending on CPO prices, Ahmad Shabery said. At an estimated price below RM5.00 per litre, B100 could not only reduce the reliance on diesel, but also support domestic fuel price stabilisation and strengthen national energy security, he said. Meanwhile, Ahmad Shabery said Felda and FGV Holdings Bhd need to expand the B100 biodiesel processing plant development in order to increase production capacity. “We are having discussions to determine the form of partnership, whether to involve full private sector participation, government support or other parties, to meet the requirement of raising B100 capacity,” he said. Since 2025, the B100 biodiesel usage pilot project has been implemented using passenger vehicles for 15 months involving a distance of more than 50,000 kilometres. Ahmad Shabery said a four-month trial test using tanker trucks had also been done earlier in 2024.

B100 pilot shows promise at RM4.50 per litre, Felda plans wider rollout to boost energy security

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — B100, a 100 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel, has the potential to emerge as a more competitive and sustainable alternative energy source amid uncertainties arising .... read more

AmBank Group backs Weststar Aviation Services with RM2 billion financing to accelerate expansion

KUALA LUMPUR — AmBank Group, through AmBank Islamic Berhad, has granted RM2 billion financing to Weststar Aviation Services Sdn Bhd. This marks a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s aviation transportation .... read more

Minister Outlines 10-Point Action Plan to Strengthen SME Support with Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7, 2026 — The Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), Steven Sim Chee Keong, recently met with 16 top executives from the Association of Banks in .... read more

TAIPEI, April 7 — Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has recognized 152 teams and projects at its “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards,” highlighting the company’s growing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) innovation. Now in its third year, the awards saw a significant rise in participation, attracting 1,504 entries from teams across Asia, the Americas and Europe—five times more than during its inaugural edition. The honored projects covered a wide range of sustainability efforts, including nitrogen safety initiatives in Vietnam, zero-carbon cleaning solutions in China, and exoskeleton-assisted equipment deployment in the Czech Republic. Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said the awards platform enables employees worldwide to share ESG outcomes while encouraging business units to translate innovative practices into tangible results. “Through the Sustainability Awards platform, Foxconn colleagues around the world can share outcomes of ESG initiatives. This also encourages all units to transform innovative practices into tangible results, making sustainability not just a goal, but a part of daily operations,” he said. The awards ceremony was held at the company’s Shenzhen campus, which has been designated a Lighthouse factory by the World Economic Forum for its advanced manufacturing capabilities. Nearly 500 employees and supply chain partners from around the world attended the event, both in person and virtually. The ceremony also recognized contributions from key partners, including STMicroelectronics, Murata Manufacturing, and Winbond Electronics. In addition, participants took part in a summit roundtable discussion, exchanging views on Foxconn’s sustainability strategy and the future of ESG development across its global operations. /PRNewswire/

Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) Honors 152 Of Its Own And Suppliers In 3rd Annual Sustainability Awards

TAIPEI, April 7 — Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has recognized 152 teams and projects at its “2026 Hon Hai-Foxconn Sustainability Awards,” highlighting the company’s growing commitment to environmental, social .... read more

Adela Ida Jiram Elected MSPTM President, First Sarawakian Iban Woman to Hold Post

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Biomedical scientist Adela Ida Jiram has been elected president of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), becoming the first Sarawakian and Iban .... read more

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, 6 APRIL -- Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media officially announce the details of The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations. The premier summit will take place on April 10, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Thiskyhall Convention Center, Sala Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City. The event will convene over 450 business leaders, investors, and policy advisors to analyze Vietnam's 2026 economic trajectory and discuss strategies to convert internal resilience into long-term growth momentum in a new era. Under the theme "Resilience and Expectations," the program provides a comprehensive global perspective on critical geopolitical shifts, including Middle East tensions and U.S. tariff policies, which are reshaping global supply chains, trade flows, and investment. In this landscape, Vietnam's new leadership and a wave of robust policy reforms - focusing on technology, green energy, and domestic capacity building - are pushing the economy beyond its comfort zone toward the ambitious goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045. International speakers, policymakers, trade association representatives, and captains of industry will share diverse insights and provocative discussions centered on a pivotal question: Can Vietnam successfully transform its proven resilience into sustainable growth drivers for 2026 and the 2026–2030 period? To address this, the summit focuses on two pillars: Economic Resilience amid short-to-medium-term challenges and Catalyzing New Growth Drivers. Business and economic resilience face tangible headwinds in 2026. Vietnamese enterprises continue to navigate geopolitical volatility, fragmented supply chains, tightening monetary and fiscal policies in major economies, and disruptive technological shifts. These factors demand superior risk management and strategic diversification of markets, supply chains, products, and capital flows to maintain competitiveness. Conversely, Vietnam's growth engine is being reinforced by institutional reforms, infrastructure investment, green energy development, and AI-driven transformation. The Year Ahead 2026 focuses on how Vietnamese firms can accelerate velocity, boost productivity, and restructure growth models to seize opportunities rather than merely defending against risks. The speaker lineup for The Year Ahead 2026 features high-profile figures from both domestic and international arenas, spanning geoeconomics, diplomacy, banking and finance, supporting industries, and sector leaders. This diverse assembly ensures attendees gain a multi-dimensional perspective: from the overarching global economic and geopolitical landscape to the highly granular operational and strategic decisions shaping Vietnamese enterprises today. /PRNewswire/

Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media to Host “The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations”

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, 6 APRIL — Bloomberg Businessweek Vietnam and Beacon Asia Media officially announce the details of The Year Ahead 2026 – Velocity: Resilience and Expectations. The .... read more

Ewon Launches Norcy BeautyLab’s Third Factory

KUDAT: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III and Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, Ewon Benedick, today officiated the opening of the third factory of Norcy BeautyLab Sdn. Bhd. in .... read more

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PARIS, June 16 -- Vusion (VU - FR0010282822), the global leader in AI-powered digitalization solutions for physical commerce, today announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with JYSK, one of Europe's leading home furnishing retailers, through a major new agreement supporting the retailer's next phase of store modernization and cloud transformation strategy.   The agreement includes the upgrade of electronic shelf labels across JYSK's already deployed 450 Nordic stores, the roll-out of Vusion solutions in 750 additional stores across Europe, and the full migration of JYSK's legacy on-premise platform to VusionCloud. By 2027, the deployment is expected to scale to approximately 2,500 stores across the Nordic, DACH and BENELUX regions. Through the transition to VusionCloud, JYSK will benefit from a more scalable and centralized platform enabling faster deployment cycles, simplified store operations, improved performance, and greater flexibility to support future retail innovation at scale. The cloud-based architecture will also strengthen operational consistency across markets while reducing infrastructure complexity. The project further reinforces Vusion's strategy to accelerate the migration of its installed base toward cloud-native solutions while deepening long-term customer relationships through operational excellence, local support, and continuous innovation. "JYSK has partnered with Vusion for more than 10 years, and this new agreement reflects both the strength of our collaboration and the value we see in moving to a more advanced cloud-based platform," said Carsten Nørgreen Weinkouff, Executive Vice President Retail Development, Marketing, E-commerce & Omnichannel at JYSK. "As we continue to modernize our stores across Europe, we are investing in solutions that provide greater scalability, operational efficiency, and flexibility for the future. Vusion's technology and teams have consistently demonstrated the reliability and support needed to accompany us at this scale." "This new milestone with JYSK demonstrates the strength of long-term customer partnerships and the accelerating shift toward cloud-native retail platforms," said Sébastien Fourcy, SEVP EMEA at Vusion. "By transitioning to VusionCloud, JYSK gains a scalable infrastructure designed to continuously improve operational efficiency and support innovation across thousands of stores. We are proud to support JYSK with a combination of technology leadership, local execution and long-term commitment." More about Vusion : www.vusion.com  -- PRNewswire -- Source: Vusion  

Vusion extends partnership with JYSK Across Europe

SINGAPORE, June 16, -- Galaxy Data Center ("Galaxy DC") today announced that it has secured US$250 million in an initial strategic financing round from a renowned international investment institution. The proceeds support the company's data center platform development in Southeast Asia, project execution, and deployment of high-density infrastructure for the AI era.    Galaxy DC is strategically leveraging its regional hub in Singapore to advance the multi-country deployment of GW-scale AIDC campuses across Southeast Asia. By employing diversified capital models and industrial ecosystem synergy strategies, the company delivers customized hyperscale AIDC infrastructure services to a broad range of clients. Galaxy DC believes that the demand for AI computing power is reshaping data centers from traditional facility assets toward a new phase of deep collaboration among energy strategy, engineering execution, operational resilience, and customer growth. The company will continue to strengthen its comprehensive capabilities in GW-scale AIDC across technology adaptability, power resources, green energy, localized rapid delivery, and low-carbon operations. It will also further enhance strategic capital partnerships, leveraging diversified capital models to position Southeast Asia as a key hub for global sustainable digital infrastructure. Arthur Yang, Co-founder and CEO of Galaxy DC, said: "This financing further strengthens Galaxy DC's regional platform capabilities. We are seeing rapidly evolving requirements from AI and cloud service clients — focusing not only on capacity, but also on delivery certainty, energy efficiency, operational resilience, and long-term scalability. Galaxy DC remains committed to leveraging cutting-edge, ever-evolving technology and synergistic sustainable energy solutions as its core, building future-ready GW-scale green computing infrastructure for our clients." Representatives from a world-renowned investment institution stated: "Galaxy DC has a clear development path in Southeast Asia as well as differentiated technical capabilities. We see long-term value in the company's high-density, green, and scalable data center platform, and look forward to supporting its role in regional digital infrastructure development." About Galaxy Data Center Galaxy Data Center (Galaxy DC) is a next-generation digital infrastructure platform built for the intelligent era, committed to becoming a continuously evolving global digital service provider. The company focuses on the growing computing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, with hyperscale AI data centers (AIDCs) at the core of its offering. Galaxy DC builds digital infrastructure that is highly efficient, highly reliable, and highly scalable. Leveraging its unique strengths in sustainable design, resource-efficient deployment, and long-term operations, the company balances rapid compute capacity growth with environmental responsibility and lasting asset value. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Galaxy Data Center

Galaxy Data Center Secures US$250 Million in an Initial Strategic Financing Round to Build Next-Generation Green Compute Infrastructure in Southeast Asia

TANJUNG MALIM, JUNE 16 -- The establishment of a new political party in the country will not affect the chances of Barisan Nasional (BN) in the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. BN Secretary-General Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said his party had made thorough preparations to face the two state elections by focusing fully on work in the areas that will be contested. He said that in a democratic system, every party has the right to establish a new political party, but BN remains consistent with the strategy and level of preparedness that has been planned. "UMNO and Johor BN have made thorough preparations. I am confident that the establishment of the new party will not affect BN based on the focus given to the work that has been arranged," he said. He said this to reporters when asked whether the existence of the National Vision Party and the United Malaysia Party (BERSAMA) could threaten BN's position in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections. Earlier, Zambry, who is also the Minister of Higher Education, officiated the National Service Training Pilot Programme (PLKN) 3.0 at the Public University Level before attending the launch of the book titled 'Nahas Gerik: UPSI Berduka' at the Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) here today. The Johor state election will be held on July 11, while the Negeri Sembilan state election will be held on August 1. The Johor State Legislative Assembly (DUN) has 56 seats with BN controlling 40 seats, followed by Pakatan Harapan (PH) with 12 seats, Perikatan Nasional (PN) with three seats and MUDA with one seat. For the Negeri Sembilan state assembly, PH has 17 out of 36 seats, followed by BN with 14 seats and PN with five seats. -- BERNAMA

BN not threatened by the existence of new political parties – Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir

GEORGE TOWN, JUNE 16 -- Penang is working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure that the management of nearly 20,022 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers in the state is carried out in an orderly, registered and controlled manner. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that based on data from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) as of August 2023, an estimated 20,022 refugees and asylum seekers from the Rohingya community are in Penang and living in several areas in the state. "They live in the areas of Kepala Batas, Tasek Gelugor, Bagan, Permatang Pauh, Bukit Mertajam, Batu Kawan, Nibong Tebal, Bukit Bendera, Tanjong, Jelutong, Bukit Gelugor, Bayan Baru and Balik Pulau. "The state government has always taken a pragmatic, prudent and responsible approach in dealing with the issue of refugees and asylum seekers in the state, in line with the policies and decisions set by the Federal government," he told reporters after the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB) here today. He commented on the current situation and the number of Rohingya communities in Penang. Chow explained that matters relating to the entry of foreigners, recognition of refugee status, border control and immigration enforcement, fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) and the National Security Council (MKN). Therefore, he said the state government always gives full support to the implementation of MKN Directive No. 23 (Revision 2023), including the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) mechanism which aims to ensure that refugee management is carried out in a more systematic, registered and controlled manner. "The DPP is not seen as a policy to increase the number of refugees in Penang, but as a mechanism for the Federal government to find out who they are, where they are and how they can be monitored more effectively," he said. He also stressed that the state government will not compromise on violations of the law with any criminal activity, misuse of documents, human trafficking, involvement in immoral activities or violations of immigration conditions, which will be dealt with by the authorities in accordance with the provisions of the law in force, without any exceptions. In another development, Chow described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced between the United States (US) and Iran to end the conflict between the two countries as a positive development that is expected to benefit the global economy, including Malaysia and Penang. He said the conflicts that had erupted previously had had a significant impact on various sectors of the world economy including energy supply, logistics, commodity prices and global supply chains due to geopolitical uncertainties. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran had been finalized and he ordered the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of US naval blockades. -- BERNAMA

Penang to cooperate with Federation to handle issue of 20,022 Rohingya refugees – Chow

ISTANBUL, JUNE 16 -- FIFA said on Monday that it found no evidence of a breach of the FIFA Disciplinary Code after Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official Shaun Evans made a hand signal before a recent World Cup match, Anadolu Ajansi reported. "FIFA's Independent Disciplinary Committee can confirm that after examining the matter involving Video Assistant Referee (VAR) officer Shaun Evans, it found no evidence of a breach of the FIFA Disciplinary Code," the organisation said. Evans, an Australian official, was seen on the broadcast of Germany's match against Curacao on Sunday making the "OK" hand sign, a gesture associated with white supremacy and classified as a hate symbol by the Anti-Defamation League in 2019. Evans strongly denied any malicious intent, describing the move as an "unconscious and unintentional reflex". He expressed regret over the perception that arose following the gesture, but stressed that he did not make the symbol "knowingly or intentionally", which first gained attention after it was used by attackers in the Christchurch mosque incident in 2019 that killed 51 Muslims. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

World Cup: Referee hand signal controversy, no evidence of disciplinary code violation – FIFA