Matein Khalid My very best wishes to my friends and readers for a wonderful Christmas break and may the New Year bring the world the peace the human race so richly deserves. I will be in Alex/Cairo to revisit and pay my homage to the genius of Pharonic antiquity supplemented by the Ptolemaic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, Fatimid, Seljuk, Mamluk, Ottoman, French, British and even Soviet brutalist influences […]
Recently, the cryptocurrency trading platform BGEANX, known for its compliance, launched a high-performance matching engine that achieves millisecond-level trade execution, optimizing market liquidity and ensuring stable operation even under extreme market conditions. This technological advancement enhances user experience and positions BGEANX with core competitiveness in the fiercely competitive crypto market.
Due to high volatility in the crypto market, investors often face issues like long order placement times and increased slippage, leading to higher trading costs and missed opportunities. Leading exchanges are accelerating infrastructure development to optimize trade execution capabilities and improve liquidity. BGEANX launching the high-performance matching engine precisely responds to market demands, providing investors with a more stable market environment and optimal transaction prices.
In the competitive landscape of the industry, trading matching capability is one of the core competencies of exchanges. Through this technological update, BGEANX attracts professional traders and institutional users with faster order execution speed and stronger market depth. This upgrade ensures smoother execution of large trades, offering a more stable investment environment.
For different types of users, the technology upgrade brings tangible improvements in user experience. Ordinary users can enjoy faster order matching, avoiding missed trading opportunities due to matching delays. Professional traders and institutional investors focus more on low latency and high throughput, and the new generation matching engine of BGEANX ensures trading stability under extreme market conditions, providing reliable support for complex high-frequency quantitative strategies.
BGEANX spokesperson Seraphina stated: “BGEANX continues to invest in technological innovation, dedicated to providing users with excellent investment tools and a superior user experience. The launch of the millisecond matching engine marks another breakthrough in technology application for BGEANX. In the future, we will continue to optimize platform performance, combining AI trading tools and intelligent risk control systems to create a more intelligent crypto investment ecosystem for global investors.”
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As Web Summit Qatar approaches, we spoke with Marina Levina, CEO of WISH, an international communications agency, about several persistent myths around PR. “During this marathon season of startup and investor events from Web Summit and Slush to GITEX Global, we at WISH keep hearing the same assumptions about PR repeated over and over again. Many of them sound reasonable at first, but in practice, they hold […]
From December 2025 till March 2026, the bustling seasons present convergence of multiple spending needs for many households. Acknowledging that this might raise the need for flexible liquidity, AEON Bank provides a solution to address such budgetary constraints in the form of the PF-i; an inclusive, hassle-free financing facility, easily accessible via its digital banking app.
Optimising a Risk-Based Pricing (RBP) framework to determine a competitive and personalised profit rate, AEON Bank ensures that customers can seamlessly apply for PF-i online, as long as they are Malaysian citizens aged 18 to 55, with a minimum monthly gross income of RM2,500 – be it salaried employees or self-employed individuals, freelancers, as well as gig economy workers.
Aligned with Shariah banking principles, PF-i offers financing facility from RM1,000 up to RM100,000 with flexible tenure options ranging from 3 to 84 months, allowing for repayments tailored to individual budget needs. The Flat Profit Rate starting from 3.88% p.a. and a nominal Wakalah Fee of RM1 is applicable upon acceptance.
The entire process, from the application to fund disbursement are all managed online via the AEON Bank app. This simplifies the process and eliminates the need for physical paperwork or branch visits. To apply for PF-i, customers simply need to follow these steps :
Download the AEON Bank app and activate the Savings Account-i, prior to applying for PF-i.
Applicants must be Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, earning a minimum monthly gross income of RM2,500 – either as salaried employees, self-employed or gig workers.
Select the preferred financing amount ranging from RM1,000 up to RM100,000 and flexible repayment tenure, with options between 3 to 84 months.
Upload the latest EPF (KWSP) statement, reflecting the latest consecutive 6-months contributions (for salaried workers) or latest consecutive 6-month bank statement (for self-employed/gig workers).
Applications will be processed immediately and upon approval, funds will be disbursed directly into the applicant’s AEON Bank Savings Account-i. Repayments will be automatically deducted via monthly auto-debit.
PF-i enables Malaysians to access a Shariah compliant financing facility to ease their needs; be it an emergency financial support, family budget constraint, small renovation, vehicle repair or a much needed financial aid to bridge the temporary cashflow gaps.
For comprehensive details on the Personal Financing-i (PF-i), including full terms and conditions, click here to browse the website and scan the QR Code to download the AEON Bank app: https://www.aeonbank.com.my/api/qr-handler
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AEON Bank (M) Berhad is the first digital Islamic bank in Malaysia, licensed and regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Ministry of Finance. Officially launched on 26 May 2024, we currently offer a suite of Shariah-compliant products and services under the Personal Banking and Business Banking (AEON Bank Biz).
Our Personal Banking offerings are 100% accessible via the AEON Bank app, namely the deposit Savings Account-i, AEON Bank x Visa Debit Card-i, Personal Financing-i, Term Deposit-i, Savings Pots, DuitNow QR, utility bill payments, personal financial management and budgeting tools with Neko Sensei, and a range of digital payment services with strategic partners and merchants, as well as Neko Missions, Malaysia’s first gamified digital banking interactive rewards programme.
On 8 August 2025, AEON Bank (M) Berhad officially launched AEON Bank Biz, anchored by the Current Business Account-i and integrated cash management capabilities, with the initial onboarding of vendors from AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad and suppliers within the broader AEON ecosystem. The targeted approach is designed to create an integrated value chain linking AEON’s retail and financial services networks, supporting strategic growth and greater inclusivity. AEON Bank Biz offers streamlined processes for account onboarding, credit assessments and financial services, utilising AI-driven fintech solutions to enable simplified procedures, faster approvals, and an enhanced digital banking experience for business owners and entrepreneurs. AEON Bank Biz’s products and services will soon be extended to more local businesses and entrepreneurs across Malaysia.
Being part of the AEON Group conglomerate, AEON Bank (M) Berhad is equally held by AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd. (AFS Japan) and AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad (ACSM). AFS Japan is responsible for the AEON Group’s financial services businesses, with strong roots in the retail sector which operates in Japan and 10 countries across Asia and it is. AEON Group is Japan’s largest retail group and it is a pure holding company that comprises eight core businesses.
AEON Group Malaysia consists of several entities, namely, AEON Co. (M) Bhd, AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, AEON Bank (M) Berhad, AEON BiG (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Fantasy (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Delight (M) Sdn Bhd, AEON Global Supply Chain Sdn Bhd and Malaysian AEON Foundation (MAF). AEON Group has been a recognizable household brand with more than 200 years of history and evolution in Japan since the Edo era, along with 4 decades of growth in Malaysia, providing consumers with daily financial solutions and diversified retail convenience.
Our cloud native agility and AI optimisation, combined with the strength of our Shariah DNA, Malaysian roots and Japanese heritage are our distinguishing factors, while the integration with the AEON ecosystem gives us a competitive advantage of being the only bank in Malaysia with its own nationwide retail network. On top of that, AEON Points loyalty programme offers customers value-added benefits and meaningful rewards, as the AEON Points can be redeemed into cash value, deposited directly into customers’ AEON Bank Savings Account-i.
AEON Bank (M) Berhad is committed to provide accessible financial solutions for Malaysians and we aim to empower the community in pursuing their financial aspirations and achieve economic independence, hence fostering a more inclusive financial future for all. We will continue to contribute towards the Islamic banking development in the region and the nation’s digital economy.
By K Raveendran As 2026 approaches, the global oil market is heading into a year that could decisively reshape price dynamics, fiscal planning in producing states, and energy security calculations for importing economies. The defining feature of the coming year is not demand destruction or geopolitical shock, but the growing weight of surplus supply. Market […]
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Emaar, the Economic City has secured board approval for a sweeping balance-sheet overhaul that will lift its share capital by nearly 69 per cent through the conversion of debt owed to the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund, a move aimed at strengthening liquidity and reshaping the Tadawul-listed developer’s financial structure. The company disclosed that its board has authorised an increase in paid-up capital to 8.83 billion Saudi Arabian […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Qatar Investment Authority has joined a consortium of global investors backing a move to take Janus Henderson Group private, marking one of the largest asset-management buyouts announced this year and underlining sovereign interest in long-term financial services platforms. The all-cash transaction values the New York-listed firm at about USD 7.4 billion and is being led by Trian Fund Management alongside General Catalyst. Qatar’s […]
Japan has taken a decisive step towards restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station, the largest such facility in the world by capacity, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s post-Fukushima energy policy. The move follows regulatory clearance and political backing after more than a decade of safety reviews, legal scrutiny and local opposition stemming from the 2011 nuclear disaster. The plant, located in Niigata prefecture on the […]
By Nantoo Banerjee US President Donald Trump may have problems with Russia, Venezuela and a host of other states and has every right to decide on the US trade and diplomatic policies to deal with those countries. But he has no right to thrust upon other free nations his likes, dislikes and prejudices. Unfortunately, he […]
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Oil prices advanced in early Asian trade on Monday after United States authorities intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, reinforcing concerns over supply risks linked to enforcement actions in key producing regions. Brent crude futures gained 44 cents, or 0.73%, to $60.91 a barrel by 0141 GMT, while U. S. West Texas Intermediate rose 40 cents, or 0.71%, to $56.92. The […]
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with American entrepreneur Elon Musk, focusing on advances in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and how cross-border collaboration can accelerate innovation with practical benefits for societies and economies. The meeting underscored Abu Dhabi’s ambition to position itself as a global hub for advanced technology while engaging with influential private-sector leaders shaping the future of AI, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Italy’s Saipem has clinched a multi-billion-dollar offshore engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract from QatarEnergy LNG, marking one of the largest project awards in the global energy services sector and reinforcing Doha’s long-term expansion plans for liquefied natural gas production. The Milan-based engineering group said the overall value of the contract is about $4 billion, with Saipem’s share estimated at roughly $3.1 billion. […]
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Founded in 2002, Alpro Group’s ecosystem has grown to include Alpro Pharmacy, Apotek Alpro, Alpro スギ (Sugi) Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro OptiSaver, Alpro Audiology, and Alpro Health. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians, physiotherapists, optometrist and many others, Alpro serves over 5 million families in Malaysia and Indonesia through its extensive network of 500 physical outlets.
Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only community pharmacy in the region to offer product liability insurance of MYR 1 million in Malaysia and IDR 3 billion in Indonesia, ensuring the supply of genuine medications and enhancing consumer trust.
With the vision of a healthy and vibrant world, Alpro Group aims to become the No. 1 prescription pharmacy chain in Southeast Asia.
Matein Khalid The Indian equity markets have experienced one of Asia’s most frenetic IPO bonanzas in 2024-25 even if no less than 50% of all new flotations are now trading below their offer price. Despite the decline of the Indian rupee’s new low against the dollar beyond 91 and Dalal Street’s underperformance relative to my fave emerging markets Argentina, Poland and Brazil in 2025, the macro omens […]
UMSOCIAL has grown steadily over the past two years. Today, UMSOCIAL offers over 2,000 live strategies, with more than 10,000 trading accounts actively copying trades on the platform. This growth shows that traders are looking for a place where learning and trading can happen together.
“UMSOCIAL is not just about copying trades. It’s about learning, growing, and sharing success together,” said Jack Li, Regional Business Director at Ultima Markets. “Every Follower has the potential to become a Master. That’s the spirit behind our message: Follow Today, Master Tomorrow.”
A Connected Experience for Both Beginners and Skilled Traders
For beginners, UMSOCIAL provides an accessible way to learn from real-time market activity and trading strategies. New users can review verified performance records, understand trading styles, and mirror strategies from skilled traders in real time. As a social trading app, UMSOCIAL fosters a supportive learning experience for those who are new to markets.
At the same time, seasoned traders gain a structured platform to share their expertise, build credibility within the community, and earn performance-based fees tied to their strategy outcomes.
UMSOCIAL brings both beginner and skilled traders into one cohesive environment. This unified ecosystem supports education, transparency, and professional recognition, enabling every participant to engage with markets at their own pace while benefiting from clear and data-driven insights.
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UMSOCIAL is built on Ultima Markets’ advanced technology infrastructure and strong focus on visibility, ensuring a secure and consistent experience across all user interactions. Every transaction is processed with fast order matching, stable connectivity, and full visibility. Traders can manage their accounts, monitor performance, or switch strategies at any time with just a few clicks.
The platform continues to evolve as one of today’s leading copy trading platforms, offering faster trade execution, real-time insights, and user-friendly tools. Ultima Markets remains focused on building a reliable, fair, and engaging environment where traders can grow and succeed together.
Start your journey with UMSOCIAL by Ultima Markets and trade smarter together.
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Brazil’s youngest investors are reshaping the country’s crypto economy, pushing demand beyond speculative trading towards stablecoins and tokenised income products that mirror traditional fixed income while operating on blockchain rails. Platforms catering to this shift say participation from users in their late teens and twenties has climbed sharply, reflecting a broader generational move towards digital-first savings tools amid stubbornly high interest rates and volatile global markets. Data […]
Steven McClurg, chief executive of Canary Capital, has told investors that XRP could reach its cycle high in 2026, diverging from the typical pattern that sees alternative tokens fall sharply when Bitcoin weakens. His remarks come as Bitcoin shows signs of having already topped out for the current cycle, raising questions about whether parts of the digital-asset market are entering a phase of decoupling. McClurg said Bitcoin’s […]
Docker has made its enterprise-grade hardened container images freely available to the global developer community, marking a significant shift in how secure software supply chains are built and maintained. The company confirmed that images once restricted to paid enterprise customers are now open source and released under the Apache License 2.0, allowing unrestricted use, modification and redistribution. The move centres on Docker Hardened Images, a curated set […]
Growth Sectors Driving Singapore’s Economy
According to the Ministry of Manpower’s Labour Market Report (Q2 2025), resident employment continues to expand in Health & Social Services, while demand for roles in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and sustainability-related fields remains robust despite global uncertainties. Job vacancies reached 76,900 in June 2025, surpassing the number of jobseekers, with a ratio of 1.35 vacancies per unemployed person—underscoring sustained demand for skilled talent.
Singapore’s Smart Nation and Green Plan strategies highlight key growth sectors including the digital economy (AI, data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing), finance and fintech (green finance, blockchain, digital banking), healthcare and life sciences (driven by aging demographics and biomedical innovation), and sustainability (ESG consulting and renewable energy)
SIM’s Industry-Aligned Programmes
SIM addresses the needs of Singapore’s fastest-growing sectors through two key business units: SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy (SIMA).
SIM GE collaborates with leading universities to deliver degree programmes in high-demand areas, such as:
SIM Academy complements these academic pathways with professional development courses for upskilling and reskilling, including the Starting and Managing Corporate Sustainability, designed to empower professionals to lead ESG initiatives aligned with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030. These offerings combine academic rigor with practical certifications, internships, and industry-aligned projects, ensuring competitiveness in Singapore’s evolving job market.
Alumni Success Pathways
Graduates from SIM’s cybersecurity-related programmes come from a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of talent entering Singapore’s growing digital sector. Many begin their learning journeys with different motivations, whether to upskill for emerging roles, pivot from adjacent fields or pursue deeper specialisation in cybersecurity.
Some learners are inspired to pursue formal training after encountering real world risks, such as online fraud or data breaches. Others choose to build on existing technical foundations to take on more specialised responsibilities in national and enterprise cybersecurity functions. Through industry-aligned curricula, practical exposure and professional networks, SIM enables these learners to strengthen their competencies in areas such as threat intelligence, AI-enabled defence and cloud security.
These varied pathways highlight how SIM programmes support both early-career and mid-career professionals in progressing to roles within high-demand sectors, as well as further studies at reputable institutions. The outcomes reflect the value of accessible, skills focused education in developing the cybersecurity workforce needed to support Singapore’s transformation into a resilient and digitally driven economy.
Looking Ahead
Singapore’s economic future depends on a workforce that is agile, skilled, and prepared for change. SIM remains a catalyst in this transformation, offering programmes and professional courses aligned with national growth sectors and global trends. By combining academic excellence with practical industry exposure and showcasing alumni who have successfully transitioned into high-demand fields, SIM demonstrates how education drives employability and innovation.
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The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is an International Institute of Higher Learning (IIHL) that empowers, uplifts and strengthens employability, at all seasons of life and starting points. Seeded by the Singapore Economic Development Board in 1964, SIM nurtures leaders with industry focused skills, knowledge and values to create impact in Singapore and Asia through globally recognised education and learning pathways.
SIM harnesses new knowledge, skills, and technology to provide skills-based learning experiences that enable students, professionals, and enterprises to Learn for Life and Thrive for Life. Through SIM Global Education (SIM GE) and SIM Academy, SIM supports diverse learning needs—offering higher education pathways and tailored learning journeys for working professionals and enterprises to adapt and grow in an ever-changing world.
With a steadfast commitment to transforming lives, SIM continues to be a catalyst for change across communities, inspiring learners to contribute meaningfully to society, and fostering progress in society.
For more information on the Singapore Institute of Management, visit sim.edu.sg.
Artificial intelligence-powered surveillance is moving from corridors and playgrounds into some of the most sensitive spaces on school campuses, as administrators turn to new tools to curb vaping, bullying and violent incidents while grappling with rising concerns over student privacy, data security and psychological impact. School districts in the United States and parts of Europe have begun deploying AI-driven camera systems, audio sensors and environmental monitors that […]
UAE businesses used the Ambiente exhibition in Germany to project the country’s ambition to become a central hub in the global consumer goods trade, as officials and exporters sought to convert visibility into long-term commercial partnerships across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The country’s pavilion at the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt brought together manufacturers, designers and trading firms spanning homeware, lifestyle products, gifting and sustainable consumer goods. Organisers said the collective presence was designed to showcase both scale and diversity, with an emphasis on export readiness and cross-border collaboration rather than one-off transactions. The participation formed part of a wider strategy to deepen the UAE’s role in global supply chains at a time when buyers are reassessing sourcing models and regional diversification.
Ambiente is regarded as one of the world’s largest platforms for consumer goods, drawing tens of thousands of buyers, retailers and distributors each year. For UAE exhibitors, the event offered access to European retail networks and international wholesalers seeking alternatives to traditional manufacturing centres. Trade officials accompanying the delegation said meetings during the fair focused on long-term contracts, private-label manufacturing and co-branding arrangements, reflecting a shift towards higher-value engagement.
UAE Ministry of Economy representatives described the fair as a strategic opportunity to align the country’s manufacturing and re-export capabilities with evolving global demand. Officials highlighted the UAE’s logistics infrastructure, trade finance ecosystem and network of comprehensive economic partnership agreements as key advantages in attracting buyers looking for reliability and speed to market. The country has expanded its non-oil exports steadily, with consumer goods playing a growing role alongside metals, plastics and food products.
Exhibitors at the pavilion reported interest from buyers in sustainable materials, contemporary design and flexible production runs. Several companies said European retailers were exploring joint development of products that could be produced in the UAE and distributed across the Gulf, Africa and South Asia. This approach reflects a broader trend among global brands to shorten supply chains while retaining access to multiple consumer markets from a single base.
Frankfurt has become an important meeting point for this recalibration, as trade fairs increasingly serve as venues for strategic sourcing discussions rather than simple product showcases. Industry analysts note that manufacturers from emerging hubs are gaining attention as buyers weigh cost pressures, geopolitical risk and sustainability commitments. The UAE’s pitch at Ambiente centred on stability, regulatory clarity and the ability to integrate manufacturing, warehousing and distribution within a single jurisdiction.
Design-led firms from the UAE also used the exhibition to challenge perceptions that the country’s consumer goods sector is limited to trading and re-export. Several brands showcased original collections developed in collaboration with regional designers, blending Middle Eastern aesthetics with international trends. This creative emphasis was aimed at differentiating UAE products in a crowded marketplace and appealing to premium and mid-market retailers.
Sustainability featured prominently in discussions at the pavilion. Companies highlighted the use of recycled materials, energy-efficient production processes and compliance with European environmental standards. Officials said this focus was essential for competitiveness, as regulatory and consumer scrutiny in Europe continues to intensify. The UAE has invested in sustainability frameworks and industrial policies intended to support greener manufacturing, which exhibitors said helped build confidence among buyers.
The fair also underscored the role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the UAE’s export strategy. Many participating firms were SMEs seeking first-time entry into European markets. Trade support bodies facilitated introductions and provided guidance on certification, packaging requirements and logistics, reflecting an effort to reduce barriers for smaller exporters. Business owners said the ability to present as part of a national pavilion enhanced credibility and opened doors that would be difficult to access independently.
Rivian has begun deploying a major software update that introduces Universal Hands-Free Driving across supported highways, alongside expanded digital key functionality on both iOS and Android devices, marking a significant step in the electric vehicle maker’s push to narrow the software gap with more established rivals. The update, delivered over the air to owners of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, enables drivers to operate their vehicles […]
China’s shipments of rare-earth permanent magnets to the United States fell by 11% in November from October, underscoring how strategic trade frictions and regulatory tightening continue to weigh on a supply chain critical to electric vehicles, wind turbines and advanced defence systems. The monthly drop came despite a temporary easing of broader trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies, signalling that structural constraints rather than short-term […]
UK authorities are investigating a sophisticated cyber intrusion into the country’s diplomatic systems after attackers penetrated networks at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, accessed sensitive material and triggered a sweeping security review across government. The breach, discovered in October 2025 during routine monitoring, has been linked by officials to a state-aligned group assessed to have connections to China, sharpening concerns over espionage risks amid strained geopolitical […]
