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KTAXA Leads Environmental Efforts During Week for Good
Published on 05/07/2024
» Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance (KTAXA), the leader of Green Insurer, led by Mrs. Sally O’Hara, CEO Of AXA Southeast Asia & Korea and Ms. Bubphawadee Owararinth, Chief People and Brand & Communications Officer, celebrated ‘Week for Good,’ a global AXA annual event dedicated to sustainability and employee engagement. From 3rd to 7th June 2024, KTAXA employees came together to give their time and resources to act for good and support this year’s theme—Environment with a special focus on water.
Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surpasses China, Indonesia
Published on 01/07/2024
» SINGAPORE: The Philippines surpassed Indonesia and China to break into the world's top ten economies most dependent on coal-fired power, data from energy think tank Ember showed, underlining the challenges it faces to achieve its green energy goals.
Singapore, Hong Kong are costliest cities for luxury spending
Published on 25/06/2024
» Singapore remains the most expensive city in the world for spending on luxury goods such as jewelry and shoes and services including dining, healthcare and education.
Global economy slows down, affecting oil prices
Published on 21/12/2023
» Oil prices have decreased following the global economic slowdown, despite OPEC+ members jointly announcing a reduction in oil supply to support prices. The price of ICE Brent crude oil in the 4th quarter of 2023, from October 1st to December 6th, averaged $84.6 per barrel, a decrease from the 3rd quarter average of $85.9 per barrel. This decline is attributed to concerns over the weakening global economy, leading to a continuous slowdown in demand. Recently, S&P Global Platts reported the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of the United States, Europe, and China for November 2023 as 49.4 points, 44.2 points, and 49.4 points, respectively. An index below 50 points indicates a contraction in the manufacturing sector of these regions.
SIBS 2023: Selangor’s Premier Business Summit Ignites Economic Prospects
Published on 26/09/2023
» The stage is set for a grand economic spectacle as Invest Selangor Berhad officially launched the highly anticipated Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2023. Scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 October 2023, SIBS 2023 aims to showcase Selangor as a premier global investment destination and is expected to draw a staggering 50,000 trade visitors from across the region.
