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War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge

War-ravaged Gaza faces multi-billion dollar reconstruction challenge

Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040, but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Adani, under bribery scrutiny, pressed by Bangladesh to reopen power deal

Adani, under bribery scrutiny, pressed by Bangladesh to reopen power deal

Bangladesh's interim govt accuses energy supplier Adani Power of breaching a multi-billion-dollar agreement by withholding tax benefits.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam

Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam

The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024
PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore

PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore

This is the first time the two leaders meet on project site, thus strengthening commitment of both countries on the multi-billion ringgit.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
Fri Nov 03 2023
EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

Goldman Sach Group has been investigated by regulators in at least 14 countries for its role in underwriting the 1MDB bond issues.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon

Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon

Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022
EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal

Here's what you should know of the scandal and cases brought against him.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction

Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction

Najib starts final attempt to set aside his conviction in a corruption case linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal.
Mon Aug 15 2022
France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say

France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say

The scrapping of the multi-billion-dollar submarine contract, struck in 2016, has triggered a diplomatic crisis.
Mon Sep 20 2021
UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry

UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry

Young gamers are hosting virtual regional eSports competitions as they shoot to become major players in the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir

Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir

Dr Mahathir said if Najib can remember the issue that occurred in 1987/88, then Najib can remember (the event) that he flaunted the kris.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy

Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy

The wealthy kingdom funnelled billions in aid to its allies and enemies' enemies in a bid to bolster its position as an Arab powerhouse.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo

Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo

A multi-billion dollar Japanese campaign to boost domestic tourism faced as critics worry about the risks spreading the coronavirus.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right

Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right

Co-author of the Billion Dollar Whale and Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Tom Wright is a new-found hero for many Malaysians for his part in uncovering the 1MDB scandal.
Tue Sep 25 2018
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

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?

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

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?

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 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

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

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

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?

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?

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