Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Western Digital to buy SanDisk in $19 billion deal
Hard disk drive maker Western Digital Corp said it would buy memory chip maker SanDisk Corp for about $19 billion
Wed Oct 21 2015
Facebook seals the deal on WhatsApp acquisition for US$19 bil
Facebook closed its purchase of WhatsApp, a fast growing mobile-messaging service, for as much as US$19 billion on Monday.
Tue Oct 07 2014
Mark Zuckerberg defends takeover of WhatsApp
Billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defended the $19 billion free mobile messaging service saying that it was worth much more.
Tue Feb 25 2014
WhatsApp? Service down, three days after Facebook deal
WhatsApp's 450 million worldwide users were unable to access the service for several hours on Saturday, three days after Facebook declared it was lavishing up to $19 billion on it.
Sun Feb 23 2014
Facebook's deal with WhatsApp may face tough competition in Asia
Facebook's stunning $19 billion deal for WhatsApp places the social network in an arena where competition is fierce, particularly in Asia.
Fri Feb 21 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024