Danish tax fraud suspect tells court he used legal loophole
British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah pleads not guilty in $1.3 bln tax fraud trial in Denmark.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Little known facts about King Charles: One-time jockey and hedgelayer
King Charles is the first monarch to have gone to school, as all his predecessors were educated by private tutors.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Britain finding a soft spot for homemade Brie and Camembert
Everything is done by hand, from the handling of the milk delivered by a neighbouring farm to the packaging in a round wooden box.
Wed Apr 12 2023
LED streetlights contribute to insect population declines: Study
The results were eye-opening, with a 47 per cent reduction in insect population at the hedgerow sites.
Sat Aug 28 2021
GameStop soars again; Wall Street bends under the pressure
The assault is directed squarely at hedge funds and Wall Street titans that had bet the struggling video game retailers stock would fall.
Sat Jan 30 2021
Golden Gate Ventures makes inroad into Malaysian market
Malaysia is the third and latest location in Southeast Asia for Golden Gate Ventures, after Singapore and Indonesia. Some firms they've invested in include Carousell, Codapay, ServisHero, and Homage
Fri Nov 30 2018
Martin Shkreli is found guilty of securities fraud
Shkreli shook his head in apparent disbelief as the first of three guilty verdicts was read.
Sat Aug 05 2017
Hedge ringgit above 4.2 against US dollar, exporters urged
Malaysian exporters should sell the US dollar proceeds forward as the local note might strengthen to 3.80 per US dollar in 2017.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Soros funding: AG Chambers yet to receive investigation papers
The Attorney-General's Chambers has yet to receive the investigation papers on local organisations alleged to have received foreign funding, particularly from American hedge fund billionaire George So
Fri Nov 04 2016
'Government to probe claims of George Soros funding Bersih'
The government will investigate claims that hedge fund billionaire George Soros is funding Bersih, Merdeka Centre and Malaysiakini.
Mon Oct 31 2016
S. Korea court rules in favour of Samsung subsidiaries merger
A South Korean court ruled in favour of the proposed merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T Corp via an all-stock deal.
Wed Jul 01 2015
Canada court orders tobacco firms to pay smokers Can$15.5b
A Canadian court on Monday ordered tobacco firms to pay Can$15.5 billion to smokers in Quebec province who claimed they were never warned about the health risks associated with smoking.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Useful jargon in deciphering currency and oil markets
Here's a list of useful jargon in deciphering currency and oil markets.
Fri Jan 09 2015
Herbalife shares jumps on latest purchase by big hedge fund
The battle over nutrition and weight-management company Herbalife reached a new level Wednesday on news that another hedge fund has taken a large position in the equity.
Wed Jan 09 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024