<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p><span style="font-style: italics;">This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on November 6, 2023 - November 12, 2023</span></p></div><div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>While it is difficult to assess whether Malaysian companies are “walking the talk”, many reports and surveys have been published, measuring how well public-listed companies are preparing their sustainability reports, a record of what the companies have measured, done and plan to do.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>This includes assessing how transparent the companies are in providing information, and whether the scope of reporting covers a wide range of issues, such as climate risk and opportunities. &nbsp;Compiled by Tan Zhai Yun</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>


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While it is difficult to assess whether Malaysian companies are “walking the talk”, many reports and surveys have been published, measuring how well public-listed companies are preparing their sustainability reports, a record of what the companies have measured, done and plan to do.

Infographic: How well are Malaysian companies doing on ESG?

Shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMB) soared in early trade on Monday, as the price of aluminium futures jumped after China announced the removal of a tax rebate over its exports of metal.

Press Metal soars after China removes tax rebate over aluminium exports

Thailand's economy expanded 3.0% in the third quarter from a year earlier, official data showed on Monday, the fastest pace in two years and beating the median forecast of 2.6% growth in a Reuters poll of analysts.

Thai 3Q GDP grows 3% y-o-y, fastest pace in two years

Exactly six m onths after it was announced that Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (KL:AIRPORT) (MAHB) would be taken private, the offerors have fulfilled all conditions precedent to launch a formal takeover of the company that manages airports in Malaysia and Turkey.

Frankly Speaking: MAHB takeover enters final stretch

Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad must enter their defence in the graft case involving RM2.8 million linked to a Felcra Bhd investment.

Bung Moktar, wife must defend themselves against graft charges, Court of Appeal rules

Global stocks began the week on firmer footing ahead of a highly anticipated earnings release from Nvidia, while in Japan, a speech from its central bank's head left markets none the wiser on the country's rate outlook.

Shares rise ahead of Nvidia results; BOJ's Ueda offers few rate hints

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Nov 18): Malaysia is poised to become a regional industrial gateway following its collaborations with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, said Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Zafrul: Semicon collab with Brazil poised to make Malaysia a regional industrial gateway

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Nov 18): In a landmark statement of international cooperation, the leaders of Malaysia and Brazil pledged to work together for “a reinvigorated multilateral system, rooted in the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law”.

G20: Malaysian, Brazilian leaders pledge to reform global governance for a fairer world order

(Nov 18): Bitcoin posted its biggest two-day retreat over the weekend since the US election amid a bout of caution in global markets, as traders assess the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s policy agenda.

Bitcoin churns near US$90,000 after largest drop since US election

Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary.

Xi’s olive branch to Trump comes with warning on China red lines 

A decade after China opened up its exchanges to a broad swath of international investors through a trading link with Hong Kong, investors are craving deeper access.

Investors eye IPO access as Hong Kong stock link turns 10

<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): Shares of Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (KL:KOSSAN) rose on Monday to their highest in nearly four months, after the glovemaker unexpectedly declared a special dividend despite below-view results.</p>


Kossan Rubber rises to near four-month high after surprise special dividend

<p>Shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL:PMB) soared in early trade on Monday, as the price of aluminium futures jumped after China announced the removal of a tax rebate over its exports of metal.</p>


<p>Global stocks began the week on firmer footing ahead of a highly anticipated earnings release from Nvidia, while in Japan, a speech from its central bank's head left markets none the wiser on the country's rate outlook.</p>


<p>Barisan Nasional (BN) Sabah chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad must enter their defence in the graft case involving RM2.8 million linked to a Felcra Bhd investment.</p>


COA: Bung Moktar, wife must defend themselves against graft charges

<p>The South Korean won, the second-worst performing currency in Asia this year, looks poised to weaken further as Donald Trump’s tariff threat clouds the export-reliant country’s economic outlook.</p>


Korean won may face more pressure as tariff risk adds to jitters

<p>President Joe Biden's administration has lifted restrictions that had blocked Ukraine from using US-provided weapons to strike deep into Russian territory, said three sources familiar with the matter, in a significant change to US policy in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.</p>


Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms to strike inside Russia

<p>Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary.</p>


<p>North Korea may deploy as many as 100,000 troops to aid Russia’s war on Ukraine if the alliance between Pyongyang and Moscow continues to deepen, according to people familiar with assessments made by some Group of 20 nations.</p>


North Korea may end up sending Putin 100,000 troops for war

<p>China’s steel exports have exploded higher. History suggests it can’t last.</p>


Chinese steel exports are booming but here’s why that won’t last

<p>(Nov 18):&nbsp;Bitcoin posted its biggest two-day retreat over the weekend since the US election&nbsp;amid a bout of caution in global markets, as traders assess the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s policy agenda.</p>


<p>Australia will mandate businesses selling essential items such as groceries and fuel to accept cash payments, joining countries from Spain to Denmark amid the growth in more preferable digital payment methods.</p>


Australia to safeguard cash payments as digital shift grows

<p>A decade after China opened up its exchanges to a broad swath of international investors through a trading link with Hong Kong, investors are craving deeper access.</p>


<p>Warner Bros Discovery Inc is rolling out its Max streaming service in Asia this week with a contrarian strategy: Rather than investing billions of dollars in local content to attract new subscribers, it’s banking on its flow of big Hollywood movies and TV shows.</p>


Netflix rival Max rolls out in Asia with slate of blockbusters

<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Nov 18): Malaysia is poised to become a regional industrial gateway following its collaborations with Brazil in the semiconductor sector, said&nbsp;Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister&nbsp;Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.</p>


<p>RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Nov 18): In a landmark statement of international cooperation, the leaders of Malaysia and Brazil&nbsp;pledged to work together for “a reinvigorated multilateral system, rooted in the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law”.</p>


<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): Monday’s Dewan Rakyat session will discuss, among other matters, the government’s efforts to ensure local values and culture are preserved, particularly as no regulatory mechanism for artificial intelligence (AI) has been established so far.</p>


Local culture protection and autism centre support on Monday’s Dewan Rakyat agenda

<p>WASHINGTON (Nov 17): President-elect Donald Trump will tap Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), he said in a statement on Sunday.</p>


Trump taps Brendan Carr for chairman of the Federal Communications Commission

<p>Goldman Sachs Group Inc lowered its forecast for Australia’s economic growth in 2025, pointing to likely “negative spillovers” from the incoming Trump administration’s expected increase in tariffs on China.</p>


Goldman cuts Australia economic outlook on Trump tariff impact

<p>SINGAPORE (Nov 18): Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports&nbsp;fell 4.6%&nbsp;in October this year,&nbsp;from the same month a year earlier, data on Monday showed, as shipments of non-electronics decreased, while electronics grew.</p>


Singapore’s October 2024 exports fall 4.6% y-o-y — Reuters

<p>TOKYO (Nov 18): Japan’s core machinery orders unexpectedly fell in September 2024&nbsp;from the previous month, government data showed on Monday, although they are expected to grow in the current quarter of the year.</p>
