Gold Futures End Higher As US Data Eases Bond Yield Pressure

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the recovery of gold prices in the global market.

CGTN: China-Egypt Ties Deepen Through Trade, Investment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- China-Egypt cooperation has expanded beyond major industrial projects to encompass broader trade, investment and strategic ties, with the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone emerging as a key example of bilateral economic collaboration, according to an article published by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Positive Wall Street Cues, Steady OPR

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday, tracking positive cues from Wall Street, with sentiment further bolstered by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Command Alkon Marks 50 Years Of Technology For Heavy Building Materials

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Command Alkon, a software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook For Taiwan Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on Taiwan’s non-life insurance segment amid the implementation of Taiwan Insurance Solvency (TIS), IFRS 17, and consistent premium expansion across retail and commercial lines.

Gradiant Wins West Texas AI Data Centre Water Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, the water layer of the artificial intelligence (AI) economy, has secured a new contract to deliver a full turnkey water and wastewater package for a hyperscale AI data centre campus in West Texas, covering potable water supply and wastewater treatment as a single accountable partner.

Malaysia, Indonesia Eye Further Growth In RM114 Bln Bilateral Trade - Johari

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have significant scope to expand bilateral trade beyond the RM114 billion recorded last year by strengthening trade facilitation and improving cross-border goods movement.

EIG Leads 460 Mln-Euro Structured Credit Facility For Aukera

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, has served as the lead investor for Aukera’s 460 million euros structured credit facility. (1 Euro = RM4.67)

NBA MVP Russell Westbrook Joins Project B As Chief Strategy Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Project B announced that NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Russell Westbrook has joined the company’s founding team as Chief Strategy Officer, taking an active role in shaping its basketball strategy and long-term vision.

Patton, alfanar Partner On Saudi Energy Infrastructure Modernisation 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Patton LLC and alfanar have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to modernise operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks supporting electrical substations, smart-grid infrastructure and critical energy operations across Saudi Arabia.

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.

Fortrea To Acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Fortrea and Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) have signed a definitive agreement under which Fortrea will acquire Worldwide’s Early Phase Services division (Early Phase) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$45 million. (US$1=RM4.03)