
The Russian billionaires whose chemical factories fuel Russia's war machine
The billionaires include Roman Abramovich, former owner of Chelsea Football Club, and Vagit Alekperov, who was ranked by Forbes in April as Russia's richest man.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Elon Musk's net worth tops $400 bil, Forbes billionaires list shows
His wealth mainly consists of shares in the electric car manufacturer Tesla and the aerospace company SpaceX.
Fri Dec 13 2024

Looking to trade in Southeast Asia? Malaysia’s PM explains how
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's key role within ASEAN, focusing on easing trade flows and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Wed Nov 20 2024

Russian billionaire Avdeev says he's sold up to spend more time with his 23 children
Roman Avdeev says he had sold his remaining stake in the Rossium Group holding and that he no longer held any assets in Russia
Fri Nov 01 2024

Three M'sian women named to Forbes' 50 over 50: Asia 2024 list
Forbes' 50 Over 50: Asia 2024 list features 50 inspirational women across Asia-Pacific.
Wed Jan 17 2024

Six Malaysian companies in Forbes Asia's third edition of the 100 to Watch list
Aerodyne, BoomGrow, Care Concierge, Involve Asia, Lapasar and PolicyStreet have made it into Forbes Asia's 100 to Watch list.
Tue Aug 29 2023

Forbes billionaires 2023: Here's Malaysia's top 5
With notable names maintaining their positions and new entrants making a strong impact, Malaysia's billionaires continue to make headlines.
Thu Jun 01 2023

Sport - Ronaldo tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list in 2023 after Saudi move
Cristiano Ronaldo earned $136 million with Forbes saying his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75 million.
Thu May 04 2023

Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland's next leader, vowing to revive independence
Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party.
Wed Mar 29 2023

Sunak will do his best for Britain, billionaire father-in-law says
Narayana Murthy valued by Forbes at $4.5 billion, said he is confident Sunak will do his best for the people of the United Kingdom.
Tue Oct 25 2022

Tennis - Federer highest paid player in 2022 despite year-long absence - Forbes
Federer raked in an estimated $90 million before taxes and agents' fees over the last 12 months to top the list.
Fri Aug 26 2022

Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are getting a divorce - NYT
Murdoch whose net worth Forbes estimates at $17.7 billion, built a sprawling media empire with assets around the globe.
Thu Jun 23 2022

Malaysia's 50 richest on Forbes list see slight fall in collective wealth
Kuok group's legendary founder Tan Sri Robert Kuok still holds his long-standing No.1 spot.
Thu Jun 09 2022

LeBron James reaches billionaire status
James is the first active NBA player to reach the status.
Fri Jun 03 2022

Sport - Messi tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list
Messi earned $130 million, a figure which includes $55 million of endorsements, during the 12-month period ended May 1, 2022.
Thu May 12 2022

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025