Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, already sentenced to death, faces trial on new charges
Truong My Lan is facing charges of obtaining property by fraud, money laundering and illegal cross-border money transfers.
Thu Sep 19 2024
US$61 mln, GBP9.46 mln transferred into Najib's personal accounts - Witness
A bank officer told the High Court that Najib Razak received US$61 million and GBP9.46 million through overseas money transfers into two of his personal Ambank accounts from three companies.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Macau Scams: Two elderly women cheated of RM390,500 in Penang
Both the women lodged police reports after realising money in their bank accounts had been withdrawn in stages through money transfers.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Company director acquitted of money laundering, submitting false invoice charges
A total of 36 prosecution witnesses testified in the trial which began on Oct 29, 2018.
Fri Jan 28 2022
TransferWise launches international money transfers via Facebook
Money transfer company TransferWise has launched a new service that allows users to send money internationally through Facebook Inc's chat application
Tue Feb 21 2017
The Panama Papers: Where have Russia's billions gone?
Reporters examining the Panama Papers found a network of money transfers and assets that could be traced to a tight group of Vladimir Putin's buddies from St. Petersburg.
Tue Apr 05 2016
Online 'red envelopes' rocket for Chinese New Year
In increasingly tech-savvy China, givers are abandoning the red paper envelopes and opting instead to transfer money via their mobile phone.
Wed Feb 10 2016
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