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Vietnam police detain ex-Bamboo Airways chairman’s aide in probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/04/2022
» Vietnam police detained the aide to Bamboo Airways former Chairman Trinh Van Quyet as part of a widening probe in alleged stock manipulation at real estate developer FLC Group, which he founded.
Crypto curbs to ‘ring-fence’ banks from unforeseen risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/03/2022
» Thailand, which has banned the use of cryptocurrencies for payments, will restrict the role of commercial banks in the digital-assets business to protect them from unforeseen risks, a central bank official said.
Russia’s Ultra-rich count cost of US$83bn wealth wipe-out
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/03/2022
» Russia’s billionaires are starting to feel the heat.
After deadly floods, Malaysia king urges protection of forests
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/02/2022
» Malaysia’s king urged the government to take measures to protect the environment and ensure that at least half of the country’s land area remains forested, months after the nation suffered its worst floods in decades.
Crisis at billionaire Charoen’s insurance firms rattles industry
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/02/2022
» Thailand’s richest man, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, built a 516-billion-baht fortune mostly from liquor and retailing. He’s had a tougher ride in the financial sector.
Singapore raising GST and taxes on wealthy
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/02/2022
» Singapore is raising taxes on the wealthy and increasing other levies, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), to restore its finances after unprecedented expenditures to weather the coronavirus pandemic.
5G rollout disrupts flights into US from across the world
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2022
» Airlines around the world are adjusting their schedules and aircraft deployments for flights to the US over fears that a 5G rollout by AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc near American airports could interfere with key safety systems.
Telenor to sell Wave Money stake to Yoma in move to exit Myanmar
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2022
» Telenor Group agreed to sell a remaining 51% stake in a mobile financial services provider in Myanmar in a deal that will see Norway’s biggest telecommunications firm move a step closer to exiting a country that has seen increased civilian strife since a military coup last year.
Omicron spreads; threat of new variant questioned: Virus Update
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2021
» The Omicron variant of Covid-19 continued to spread globally, with new infections discovered in countries including the US, Norway, Ireland and South Korea.
Govt plans B155bn aid for farmers hit by Covid, floods
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/11/2021
» The government plans to dole out 155 billion baht in cash to millions of farmers reeling from the impacts of Covid-19, floods, droughts and poor crop prices.