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2019 has been tough for the fugitive financier. He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom … but for how long?
2019 has been tough for the fugitive financier. He’s given up US$1 billion in assets and now his former BFF Najib Razak has thrown him under the bus. Still, he has his freedom … but for how long?
Minister Mohamad Sabu unveils document to lawmakers with warning that competition between the US and China is likely to intensify.
Minister Mohamad Sabu unveils document to lawmakers with warning that competition between the US and China is likely to intensify.
The website attached a notice on a dissident’s post that said it was ‘legally required’ to tell users ‘the Singapore government says this post has false information’.
The website attached a notice on a dissident’s post that said it was ‘legally required’ to tell users ‘the Singapore government says this post has false information’.
The Lion City demands social media giant correct a post by Australia-based blogger Alex Tan Zhi Xiang on his ‘States Times Review’ page.
The Lion City demands social media giant correct a post by Australia-based blogger Alex Tan Zhi Xiang on his ‘States Times Review’ page.
The island state has demanded the opposition’s Brad Bowyer correct a post questioning the independence of state investment firms GIC and Temasek.
The island state has demanded the opposition’s Brad Bowyer correct a post questioning the independence of state investment firms GIC and Temasek.
It has been 18 months since Mahathir led his Pakatan Harapan coalition to election victory, but there is increasing anxiety about the country’s direction – and whether he will hand over power to his putative successor, Anwar Ibrahim.
It has been 18 months since Mahathir led his Pakatan Harapan coalition to election victory, but there is increasing anxiety about the country’s direction – and whether he will hand over power to his putative successor, Anwar Ibrahim.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and Pakistan’s Imran Khan are among the leaders expected to attend the KL Summit next month.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, and Pakistan’s Imran Khan are among the leaders expected to attend the KL Summit next month.
Incoming leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will not allow the island nation to be pulled into a proxy contest among the world’s major powers, but analysts foresee a cautious creep towards the pro-China policies of predecessor and brother Mahinda.
Incoming leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will not allow the island nation to be pulled into a proxy contest among the world’s major powers, but analysts foresee a cautious creep towards the pro-China policies of predecessor and brother Mahinda.
Tensions between Vietnam and China have risen over territorial disputes ahead of this weekend’s Asean Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus.
Tensions between Vietnam and China have risen over territorial disputes ahead of this weekend’s Asean Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus.
Showman Modi invoked Gandhi as he pulled out of ‘the world’s largest trade deal’. Did he simply forget to mention the trade imbalance with China?
Showman Modi invoked Gandhi as he pulled out of ‘the world’s largest trade deal’. Did he simply forget to mention the trade imbalance with China?
Modi’s shock move to abandon the RCEP has fed the cynics. But its fans are loyal, even in the face of research finding its impact on GDPs will be minimal.
Modi’s shock move to abandon the RCEP has fed the cynics. But its fans are loyal, even in the face of research finding its impact on GDPs will be minimal.
Hopes were high a regional summit could finally wrap up negotiations on the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. But despite claims of ‘significant progress’, India remains a stumbling block.
Hopes were high a regional summit could finally wrap up negotiations on the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. But despite claims of ‘significant progress’, India remains a stumbling block.
Wilbur Ross pointed to record trade and investment figures as a sign of how much Washington values the region, while Trump’s national security adviser invited Asean leaders to a summit with the US President in the first quarter of next year.
Wilbur Ross pointed to record trade and investment figures as a sign of how much Washington values the region, while Trump’s national security adviser invited Asean leaders to a summit with the US President in the first quarter of next year.
The veteran leader suggested negotiations on the mammoth 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership were continuing in an inclusive spirit, despite rising talk of disagreements and delays.
The veteran leader suggested negotiations on the mammoth 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership were continuing in an inclusive spirit, despite rising talk of disagreements and delays.
Premier Li Keqiang said China was hopeful of ‘progress’ with a South China Sea code of conduct as he met Asean leaders in Bangkok.
Premier Li Keqiang said China was hopeful of ‘progress’ with a South China Sea code of conduct as he met Asean leaders in Bangkok.
Fears mount that New Delhi could be spurned from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership after its negotiators issue fresh set of demands amid domestic pressure to protect local industries.
Fears mount that New Delhi could be spurned from Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership after its negotiators issue fresh set of demands amid domestic pressure to protect local industries.
Eyes are on India as officials send mixed signals at the last minute on commitment to deal with 10-member bloc of Southeast Asian countries.
Eyes are on India as officials send mixed signals at the last minute on commitment to deal with 10-member bloc of Southeast Asian countries.
The US Justice Department says the fugitive Malaysian financier still faces criminal charges in the US, and it will not tolerate its financial system being used for ill gotten gains.
The US Justice Department says the fugitive Malaysian financier still faces criminal charges in the US, and it will not tolerate its financial system being used for ill gotten gains.
Deal would be biggest recovery of funds under US government’s Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative and resolve more than dozen forfeiture lawsuits.
Deal would be biggest recovery of funds under US government’s Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative and resolve more than dozen forfeiture lawsuits.
Observers believe the president’s absence reflects his disdain for long-distance trips that do not culminate in blockbuster deals, while Southeast Asian nations seek to keep the US engaged to counter China’s increasing strategic assertions.
Observers believe the president’s absence reflects his disdain for long-distance trips that do not culminate in blockbuster deals, while Southeast Asian nations seek to keep the US engaged to counter China’s increasing strategic assertions.
Bloomberg’s New Economy Drivers and Disrupters Report puts the Asian giant at 50th out of 114 economies in terms of preparedness to deal with disruptive forces such as climate change, populism and protectionism.
Bloomberg’s New Economy Drivers and Disrupters Report puts the Asian giant at 50th out of 114 economies in terms of preparedness to deal with disruptive forces such as climate change, populism and protectionism.
Prime minister-designate Heng Swee Keat will co-chair the Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation, the highest-level annual forum between Singapore and China.
Prime minister-designate Heng Swee Keat will co-chair the Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation, the highest-level annual forum between Singapore and China.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
The RCEP involves the 10 Asean countries and the six major economies to have formed free trade pacts with the bloc: China, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Japan.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Measures to attract investments include a ‘special channel’ for firms from China, and packages to entice Fortune 500 companies, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said.
Judge rules that Pritam Singh breached ‘duties of skill and care’, while Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim breached ‘fiduciary duties’
Judge rules that Pritam Singh breached ‘duties of skill and care’, while Low Thia Khiang and Sylvia Lim breached ‘fiduciary duties’
Singapore’s education minister has hit out at playwright Alfian Sa’at by quoting verse he suggests shows disloyalty.
Singapore’s education minister has hit out at playwright Alfian Sa’at by quoting verse he suggests shows disloyalty.
Beleaguered Chinese tech giant inks agreement with one of Malaysia’s biggest telecoms firms to supply equipment for 5G cellular technology.
Beleaguered Chinese tech giant inks agreement with one of Malaysia’s biggest telecoms firms to supply equipment for 5G cellular technology.
Daim Zainuddin will lead talks with a Chinese state-owned firm that received large payments from the previous government, despite little evidence of work done to build two gas pipelines.
Daim Zainuddin will lead talks with a Chinese state-owned firm that received large payments from the previous government, despite little evidence of work done to build two gas pipelines.
Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam has indicated the island nation is ready to combat external influence in its domestic politics, but the proposed legislation is ringing alarm bells for critics of the ruling PAP.
Law and home affairs minister K. Shanmugam has indicated the island nation is ready to combat external influence in its domestic politics, but the proposed legislation is ringing alarm bells for critics of the ruling PAP.
Facing contempt charges in the Lion City, the US-based economist has revealed that David Pannick QC is ‘advising’ him in a politically charged case.
Facing contempt charges in the Lion City, the US-based economist has revealed that David Pannick QC is ‘advising’ him in a politically charged case.