Sri Lanka parliament passes anti-corruption bill without vote - speaker
The legislation was passed without a vote in the 225-member parliament as part of requirements linked to a $2.9 billion bailout from IMF.
Wed Jul 19 2023
[COLUMNIST] Highway buy-back a form of "bailout" by the people?
The overall objective should be meeting the minimum end date of the concession.
Fri Apr 15 2022
[COLUMNIST] Technocratic legal bailout framework to arrest 'bailoutpreneurship'
The moral hazard risk abundant in the corporate world is multiplied times in the presence of government links and involvement.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Indonesia takes over land controlled by Suharto son's firm
The move was part of wider efforts to recoup $7.7 billion of unpaid loans given as bank bailouts during the 1997-1998 financial crisis.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Time for MAS and unions to look beyond bailouts
Political interference can waste even the best talents and may have contributed to the failure of past turnaround efforts.
Mon Nov 30 2020
US: Man used coronavirus aid to buy Lamborghini, Justice Department says
David Hines was arrested and charged with bank fraud, making false statements to a financial institution and engaging in transactions in unlawful proceeds, the US Justice Department announced Monday.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Govt will not bailout airlines - Finance Minister
Tengku Zafrul said Khazanah Nasional Bhd's Board of Directors has not heard any news related to a capital injection of RM5 billion into Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB).
Fri Jun 12 2020
Indonesian government plans $8.6 billion coronavirus bailout for state firms
The bailout funds will be provided on top of capital injection plans made before the pandemic.
Sun May 17 2020
IMF turns its back on Europeans in Greece bailout
The "breakthrough" deal announced Wednesday to resume handing out bailout money to Greece sounded like old times: the IMF working with European countries again as official lenders to Athens.
Mon May 30 2016
Eurozone reaches deal on Greek bailout funds, debt
Eurozone finance ministers reached a vital deal with Greece after marathon talks Wednesday to unlock 10.3 billion euros ($12 billion) in bailout cash and start debt relief.
Wed May 25 2016
Greek conservatives elect new leader to challenge PM Alexis Tsipras
Greek conservatives elected Kyriakos Mitsotakis as their new leader on Sunday, hoping he can revive their fortunes and challenge leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
Mon Jan 11 2016
Tsipras to back Greek bailout with Tsakalotos as finance minister
Euclid Tsakalotos helped steer bailout discussions with Greece's creditors that produced an 86 billion euro loan accord with Athens in August.
Tue Sep 22 2015
EU welcomes Tsipras victory, says no 'time to lose' on reforms
European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker congratulated Alexis Tsipras on his left-wing party's re-election victory.
Mon Sep 21 2015
Facts and figures on Sunday's Greek vote
Only Greek citizens aged 18 and above are entitled to vote on Sunday when ballots open, provided their rights have not been suspended.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Greece to receive 23 billion euro cash injection ahead of key repayment
Greece is set to receive the first instalment of its third multi-billion-euro bailout Thursday, just as a key repayment to the European Central Bank falls due.
Thu Aug 20 2015
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024