Japan’s nuclear revival in a race against time

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Kishida has expressed support for investigations that will probably lead to the first construction of new nuclear power plants in Japan in over a decade. The obvious goal is to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and exposure to the wild vacillations of oil and gas prices. But also behind […]

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China issues draft rules to regulate financial holding companies’ related transactions

SHANGHAI: China’s central bank issued draft rules on Tuesday (Aug 30) to regulate related transactions of financial holding companies. Such transactions must conform to rational commercial principles, be backed by genuine businesses and be priced fairly, the People’s Bank of China said in a statement. In addition, the transactions shouldContinue Reading

CTOS, PropertyGuru sign MOU to advance proptech innovation

Wll leverage both parties’ solutions to address property sector’s needsTo promote understanding of credit wellness & real estate investment CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd, the particular wholly owned subsidiary of CTOS Electronic Berhad, has signed a memorandum associated with understanding (MoU) with PropertyGuru Group to collaborate on advancements in property-related technologies…Continue Reading

China imposes COVID-19 lockdowns for millions

BEIJING:   Several big Chinese towns escalated COVID-19 limitations on Tuesday (Aug 30), with government bodies doubling down on initiatives to contain the coronavirus ahead of a key judgment Communist Party conference this year. Nearly four million people within Hebei province, which usually surrounds Beijing, had been ordered to stayContinue Reading

Axiata, Celcom to advance cyber resilience in Malaysia

Initiative aligns with efforts in order to advocate cyber resilience in MalaysiaInclude threat monitoring, resource protection, business continuity Aligned with the nation’s digital aspirations which includes rapid adoption of 5G services, Axiata Group Bhd provides launched the Axiata Cyber Fusion Center (ACFC), which the companies claimed will additional support and protect…Continue Reading