
Ben Affleck hopes to score Michael Jordan's approval for film 'Air'
There was one key role that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon decided not to fill, and it was Michael Jordans.
Tue Apr 04 2023

Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey could fetch up to $7mn at auction: Sotheby's
The previous record was set earlier in 2022, with the sale of a jersey worn during the 1986 World Cup by football legend Diego Maradona.
Sat Jan 14 2023

Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $10.1 mil
A jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million.
Fri Sep 16 2022

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

The Air Jordan 1 is the star of sneaker resales
It's still hard to dethrone the Jordan Brand, the fruit of a successful and decades-long collaboration between Nike and Michael Jordan.
Sat Jan 15 2022

LeBron 'extremely nervous' about living up to Jordan in Space Jam sequel
It's been 25 years since basketball legend Michael Jordan walked off the court into his own movie in 'Space Jam'.
Tue Jul 13 2021

Michael Jordan college jersey fetches $1.38 mn at auction
It's the kit Jordan was wearing on the cover of the March 1983 Sporting News, which declared Jordan the NCAA player of the year.
Wed May 12 2021

Sexism still rife in Hollywood despite #MeToo uproar, survey finds
Some 67 pct of women reported experiencing gender harassment during the prior 12 months, with 42 pct of women reporting unwanted sexual attention.
Wed Dec 16 2020

Jordan, Obama, Kaepernick jerseys set auction records
Jerseys worn by retired NBA legend Michael Jordan, former US President Barack Obama and ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick set world records on Friday at Julien's Auctions.
Sat Dec 05 2020

A pair of Air Jordans could set a new auction record
Sotheby's will auction off a pair of Air Jordan worn by the Chicago Bulls star during the 1991 NBA finals.
Thu Nov 26 2020

Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
The actor has been vocal in calling for greater diversity in Hollywood.
Wed Nov 18 2020

Michael Jordan's sneakers sell for record $615,000
The Air Jordan 1 Highs sneakers worn during a 1985 exhibition match in Italy shattered the glass backboard when Jordan dunked the ball.
Sat Aug 15 2020

Michael Jordan: "Truly pained and plain angry"
Jordan released a statement on George Floyd and the killings of black people at the hands of police
Mon Jun 01 2020

Tiger Woods worth $740 million, Michael Jordan a billionaire - Forbes
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Michael Jordan are among the 20 wealthiest American celebrities, according to Forbes.
Thu Dec 29 2016

Pele suing Samsung for $30 million over lookalike ad
Soccer legend Pele claims Samsung knowingly used a lookalike in a newspaper ad and has hired the same law firm used by Michael Jordan.
Thu Mar 31 2016

China grants some exemptions from US tariffs to limit trade war pain
The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Trump refutes China's claim of no trade talks
'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Indonesia wants 'fair and square' trade in US tariff talks
Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.
Fri Apr 25 2025

China defends global trade system amid US tariff tensions, says Ambassador
China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.
Fri Apr 25 2025

China warns G20 global economic growth 'insufficient', trade tensions weaken momentum
China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.
Fri Apr 25 2025
Niaga SPOTLIGHT | Agri-Tech: Malaysia's Strategic Pivot to Food Sovereignty
In Malaysia, a surprisingly small portion of agricultural land is dedicated to food production. Approximately 1.2 million hectares only are used for food crops, while the majority is used for oil palm (71.4%) and rubber (11.9%)
In such a scenario, it’s essential to pivot Malaysia’s food sovereignty via AgriTech.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dr Jay Desan, Co-Founder, BoomGrow and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim, Executive Chef, discussing BoomGrow - a homegrown AgriTech startup at the forefront of this transformation, via 5G-enabled, AI-powered vertical farms across Malaysia.
#NiagaSpotlightWithTehminaKaoosji #501Awani #AwaniNews #AgriTech #5G #FoodSovereignity #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #FutureOfWork #Malaysia #NiagaAWANI #AWANInews
In such a scenario, it’s essential to pivot Malaysia’s food sovereignty via AgriTech.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dr Jay Desan, Co-Founder, BoomGrow and Chef Norazizi bin Taslim, Executive Chef, discussing BoomGrow - a homegrown AgriTech startup at the forefront of this transformation, via 5G-enabled, AI-powered vertical farms across Malaysia.
#NiagaSpotlightWithTehminaKaoosji #501Awani #AwaniNews #AgriTech #5G #FoodSovereignity #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #FutureOfWork #Malaysia #NiagaAWANI #AWANInews
Fri Apr 25 2025

Bilateral trade deal among topics discussed with USTR
Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.
Fri Apr 25 2025

What have been flashpoints in Canada-US relations?
Here are some highlights of recent US-Canada relations.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Tariffs may mean more US steel jobs. Will there be workers to fill them?
Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.
Fri Apr 25 2025

Malaysia can be catalyst for ASEAN-China semiconductor, infrastructure integration - Economist
This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.
Fri Apr 25 2025