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Malaysia’s RHB plans to launch digital bank

RHB Bank Bhd. plans to introduce its digital banking platform as early as the second half of next year, its top executive said, as Malaysia’s fifth biggest lender looks to hold back a tide of fintech startups. The bank and its partner Boost, an arm of communications giant Axiata Group Bhd., could invest as much as 1 billion ringgit ($212 ...

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Japan spent $42b in October to prop up yen, says ministry

Japan spent a record 6.3 trillion yen ($42.4 billion) in October to counter the yen’s sharp slide against the dollar, as it tried to limit speculative moves adding to pressure on the currency. The finance ministry disclosed on Monday data for the period between September 29 to October 27. Central bank figures and market estimates of money flows with the ...

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Airbus sticks to delivery target despite supply chain problems

Airbus SE maintained its year-end delivery target for aircraft, while cautioning that production disruptions could last into next year amid persistent shortage in labour and raw materials at suppliers. The planemaker said it still strives to hand over 700 aircraft this year, and the company is working towards boosting output of its bestselling A320 family to 75 by 2025. Airbus ...

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