National Conference on Behavioural Insights (BI) 2024: BI to support Industrial Masterplan’s aim to enhance Productivity and move Industries up the Global Value Chain

PUTRAJAYA,, As the agency entrusted to institutionalise Behavioural Insights (BI) initiatives in Malaysia since 2020, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) is dedicated to leading Behavioural Insights adoption among government ministries, agencies,…

Trillanes files drug smuggling raps vs. Paolo Duterte, others

MANILA: Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday filed drug smuggling charges before the Department of Justice against Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte, former Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon, lawyer Mans Carpio and others over the PHP…

Hunter Point Capital Adds Two Senior Hires In Asia

NEW YORK,, Hunter Point Capital (“HPC”), a leading independent investment firm providing capital solutions to alternative asset managers, today announced the appointments of SD Chu and Akira Takahashi as Managing Director, Singapore, and Senior Advis…

AirAsia to launch Manila-Nagoya route in October

MANILA: AirAsia Philippines is expanding its network in Japan, introducing flights between Manila and Nagoya starting Oct. 29.

The low-cost carrier will fly thrice weekly – every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday – between the Ninoy Aquino International…

Strategic Collaboration Sees Planting Of 20,000 Mangrove Trees In Tawau

KUALA LUMPUR, A strategic collaboration between Yayasan Hijau Malaysia, the Sabah Forestry Department, and Wiwynn Technology Service Malaysia Sdn Bhd saw 20,000 mangrove trees planted in Sabah today.

Yayasan Hijau Malaysia, in a statement today, sai…

Elderly NPA combatant killed in southern Negros clash

BACOLOD CITY: A 64-year-old combatant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed during an encounter with troops of the Philippine Army’s 15th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Basak, Cauayan, Negros Occidental on Monday.

The 3rd Infantry Division (…

Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Vietnam’s Non-Life Insurance Segment

SINGAPORE,, AM Best is maintaining a stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, citing accelerating non-life premium growth and increased demand for commercial lines insurance.

The Best’s Market Segment Report, ‘Market Segment Outlook: …