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Market Daily Report: Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday in line with most Asian markets, mirroring gains from Wall Street, where investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate cut. The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose by 3.17 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 1,668.82 at the close from Thursday's close of 1,665.65. It opened 5.03 points higher at 1,670.68, trading between 1,668.48 and 1,674.04 throughout the session. In the broader market, gainers outpaced decliners 732 to 468, while 465 counters were unchanged, 850 untraded and 32 suspended. Turnover swelled to 4.19 billion units worth RM5.97 billion, from Thursday's 3.99 billion units worth RM4.08 billion. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research, Mohd Sedek Jantan, noted the FBM KLCI's gains were led by utilities, logistics, and banking stocks, reflecting improved market sentiment. Additiona

China’s Cosco Shipping and Fortescue Partner to Build Green Fuel Supply Chain

 

China’s Cosco Shipping Corp has entered into a preliminary agreement with Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group to develop a green fuel supply chain aimed at reducing pollution in the shipping industry, the Chinese company announced on Monday.

Key Takeaways:

  • Green Fuel Collaboration: The memorandum of understanding between Cosco Shipping and Fortescue includes the exploration of constructing and deploying green ammonia-fueled vessels. These vessels will be used to transport iron ore and other minerals, significantly cutting carbon emissions in the China-Australia iron ore green shipping corridor.

  • Commitment to Sustainability: "We are committed to increasing cooperation with global partners to actively promote the green and sustainable development in the shipping industry throughout its life cycle," stated Cosco Shipping, headquartered in Shanghai, via its WeChat account.

  • Decarbonization Goals: Fortescue, known as the world’s fourth-largest iron ore supplier and an integrated green technology, energy, and metals company, emphasized the importance of this cooperation. "The cooperation marks another big step in decarbonizing the shipping industry ... These solutions will be integral to achieving our net zero Scope 3 emission target by 2040," Fortescue said.

  • Recent Developments: Fortescue's executives have been in China recently, engaging with potential partners for joint projects. On July 25, CEO Dino Otranto highlighted these discussions.

  • Innovative Trials: Earlier this year, Fortescue conducted the world’s first trial using ammonia as a shipping fuel in the port of Singapore, demonstrating its commitment to pioneering green fuel technologies.

This partnership between Cosco Shipping and Fortescue represents a significant move towards reducing the environmental impact of the shipping industry and advancing green technology in global logistics.

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