– Saudi Arabia sees recentlandmark issuanceof ESG-related sukuk – Key jurisdictions registergrowth insustainable instruments in 2021 – ESG-linked sukuk projected to grow in 2022even as broader sukuk growth moderates Earlier this month Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank closed a $750m “sustainability” sukuk (Islamic bond), the latest in a wave of high-profile…
"The coronavirus has not only cost billions of ringgit in losses for the Malaysian economy but also forced many to restructure their business or even close shop." 'Revitalising Key Sectors', The Star, August 2021 In commemoration of Star Media Group’s 50th anniversary the StarBiz Summit is the grand finale of the group’s #digitalXdata 2021 events. As the #digitalXdata MAIN EVENT…
– South-east Asian countries are relaxing border restrictions to drive a rebound in tourism – Some quarantine requirements have been abolished for selected vaccinated travellers – Vaccination levels, both abroad and at home, remain key to tourism revival plans After 18 months of travel restrictions, a number of countries in South-east Asia have begun opening their borders to foreign visitors…
– Bukalapak’s $1.5bn listing is set to be Indonesia’s largest-ever IPO – Backdrop of rapid growth in the digital economy during the pandemic – Potential to unleash a wave of South-east Asian tech listings – M&A remains strong as the region’s digital economy continues to grow A record initial public offering (IPO) from Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak underscores the…
– Many emerging nations’ central banks are trialling or considering CBDCs – South-east Asia is at the forefront of digital banking and cryptocurrency – Cambodia has launched a CBDC, while several other states are undertaking trials – An East Asian common currency based on blockchain has been proposed The coronavirus pandemic gave rise to a massive acceleration in the spread of digital…
Construction – and infrastructure development in particular – is expected to be a key driver of economic growth across ASEAN from 2021. The bloc, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and lowest unemployment rates, faced the novel coronavirus after years of health care infrastructure improvements, with much of the group reporting Covid-19 case-fatality rates below the global…
– Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are growing in significance globally – ASEAN member states are increasingly oriented to ESG standards across the board – Green infrastructure, social impact and transparency are among the keyfocus areas – Coordinated efforts to boost ESG could spearhead the bloc’s Covid-19 recovery Environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
– Super appsexplore inorganic growthoptions – Gojek in talks with e-commerce company Tokopedia over $18bn merger – Grab reported to be preparing for a public listing in the US – Food delivery and financial services increasingly important segments After a year ofexternal expansion and internal reorganisation due to Covid-19, South-east Asia’s super apps appear to…
Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2021 GOES VIRTUAL 22-26 March 2021 • Virtual Edition For the first time, the annual Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) will be held virtually on the 22 - 26 March 2021. This shift to a virtual event is in light of on-going developments with the COVID-19 pandemic, where travel and physical restrictions are still in effect globally and where safety for our participants…
FUTURE EDTECH 2021 22-26 March 2021 • Virtual Edition Rethinking education in the new normal The Inaugural Future Edtech 2021 will be held alongside Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2021 virtually on the 22-26 March 2021, as part of MTE’s 20 years celebration. In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic; education has been irrevocably changed, as we approach the new normal in the post-COVID-19…
