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More than half of wealthy individuals already have arrangements in place before age 50.Malaysia’s ultra-rich prefer life insurance as the primary legacy planning tool, with over half of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) stating they have a form of legacy in place.According to HSBC Life’s inaugural survey on High Net Worth (HNW) Legacy Planning in Asia and the Middle East, titled “Bridging the intentions-action gap,” the interest in life insurance has surpassed traditional tools such as wills. Malaysians also surpassed the regional average of 41%.Malaysia’s adoption rate exceeds that of Singapore at 45%, Hong Kong at 26%, and Taiwan at 24%. Additionally, 82%…

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As China’s steel giant navigates export growth and domestic cycles, you need to know if its scale translates to reliable returns amid U.S.-China trade flows. This report breaks down the business model, risks, and why it could impact your portfolio in the United States and across English-speaking markets worldwide. ISIN: CNE000001969 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., known as Baosteel, stands as one of China’s largest steel producers, and its stock (CNE000001969) draws attention from investors in the United States and across English-speaking markets worldwide who track commodity cycles and global supply chains. You might wonder if this state-backed giant offers…

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What:      Launch of the Joint Policy Paper on the Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on African Economies Who:       African Development Bank Group, African Union Commission, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and United Nations Development Programme-Regional Bureau for Africa When:    15 April 2026; 14.00 – 15.30 GMT Where:   African Union Mission to the United States, Washington, DC. On the margins of the 2026 World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings, the African Development Bank Group and its partners — the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the United Nations Development…

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Home » TRAVEL EVENT NEWS » China Joins India, US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Australia and More Nations for IBTM Asia Pacific 2027 in Bangkok, Paving the Way for the Future of the MICE Sector and Business Events in Asia: New Report Reveals  Published on April 15, 2026 Image generated with Ai IBTM Asia Pacific 2027 in Bangkok is set to become a game-changing event for the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, with China joining India, the US, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Australia, and several other nations. This landmark event, scheduled for June 9–10, 2027,…

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FPX Nickel Corp. had announced the renewal of the Company’s Global Generative Exploration Alliance with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security. Building on strong progress achieved through the first three years of the Generative Alliance, the program remains focused on the global identification and acquisition of high-quality awaruite nickel properties similar in geological character to the Company’s flagship Baptiste Nickel Project.Global Generative Exploration Alliance budget established at $1,200,000 for Year Four (covering April 2026 to March 2027). FPX maintains majority position in the Generative Alliance, contributing 60% of expenditures and thereby securing 60% ownership in new joint venture projects…

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The FCDO has updated its travel advice for several countriesThe UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits visiting the Middle Easr(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for several countries in the Middle East including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid a tentative US-Iran ceasefire.While a ceasefire remains in place between Iran and the US, Donald Trump continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a move the US president threatened after peace talks taking place in Pakistan collapsed last week.Since the beginning of the conflict at the end of…

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Private early childhood centres in Dubai are set for a gradual return to on-site learning starting Thursday (April 16) as announced by Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The centres will reopen subject to KHDA’s approval.This announcement comes after the Education, Human Resources, and Community Development Council announced that nurseries across the UAE will begin a phased return to in-person learning starting this week.Under the updated measures, nurseries located in government premises and commercial buildings like malls will be among the first to reopen. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Other nurseries will be permitted to continue…

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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Scoot Expands Indonesian Footprint: New Flights to Belitung and Pontianak Launch in 2026 Published on April 15, 2026 Image generated with Ai For travelers seeking to escape the well-trodden paths of Bali and Jakarta, the Indonesian archipelago has always held a whispered promise of “something more.” That promise is becoming significantly easier to reach. Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has officially announced the launch of two new direct routes from Singapore to Belitung and Pontianak, set to take off in mid-2026.Play News Now TTW Audio BriefThis expansion is part of Scoot’s broader strategy to…

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KUALA LUMPUR (April 15): Dutaland Bhd (KL:DUTALAND) has entered into a conditional termination agreement with Olympia Industries Bhd (KL:OLYMPIA) to scrap earlier consortium and development agreements that were set out to develop prime tracts of land in the Sri Hartamas vicinity. The consortium agreement was entered into by Dutaland’s wholly-owned subsidiary KH Estates Sdn Bhd (KHE) and Olympia Industries’ wholly-owned unit Olympia Properties Sdn Bhd (OPSB) in 2003. KHE and OPSB then appointed Dutaland’s wholly-owned subsidiary KH Land Sdn Bhd as developer to develop the land under a development agreement in 2007. The decision to unwind the partnership follows a…

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