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Apec host's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2022
» Near the grand conference halls in central Bangkok where Asian leaders will meet this week, a plethora of marijuana shops - the Thai capital's newest tourist draw - were bustling despite a controversy that threatens the growing sector.
Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy if cash burn continues
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Elon Musk, in his first address to Twitter employees since purchasing the company for $44 billion, said that bankruptcy was a possibility if it does not start generating more cash, according to people familiar with the matter.
Renault, Google to make cars ‘like mobile phones’
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2022
» Renault SA is deepening its collaboration with Alphabet Inc’s Google in a bid to extend capabilities on remote software updates to new models, such as the electric Megane E-Tech and Austral.
Singapore seeks 40 years in jail for stock market manipulator
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/11/2022
» Singapore prosecutors are seeking a 40-year jail sentence for John Soh Chee Wen for his role in the financial centre’s biggest case of stockmarket manipulation that caused almost US$8 billion in losses in 2013.
Singapore's UOB completes deal for Citi's Thailand, Malaysia retail banking ops
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2022
» SINGAPORE: Citigroup said on Tuesday it had completed the sale of its Thailand and Malaysia retail banking businesses to Singapore's United Overseas Bank (UOB) in a transaction expected to result in a regulatory capital benefit of $1 billion.
Singapore retreat from retail crypto opens way for rivals
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2022
» SINGAPORE: Asia may be heading for a reordering of sorts in cryptocurrency markets, with Hong Kong moving to legalize retail trading of digital tokens just as Singapore looks to impose fresh restrictions on consumers.
Hong Kong to cut hotel quarantine as China shows support
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2022
» Hong Kong wants to relax Covid rules like mandatory hotel quarantine that have made travel difficult for nearly three years, Chief Executive John Lee said Tuesday, as mainland officials signalled their approval.
Crypto dreams dashed as regulators tighten rules
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2022
» Thailand’s goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s leading trading centre for digital assets has suffered a setback, following moves by regulators to tighten rules in the wake of trading irregularities and the collapse of a major acquisition involving a crypto exchange.
Coffee lovers set for price pain as reserves shrink
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2022
» Vietnam's vast hoard of coffee beans is shrinking, a phenomenon that is set to push rising global prices even higher.
Apps turning restaurant leftovers into cheap meals take off
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/08/2022
» With a tantalising array of satay chicken, wok-fried mud crab and chilled tiger prawns, the dinner buffet at Singapore’s Grand Hyatt hotel typically sets diners back about US$70. Those on a tighter budget and with an eye on sustainability can fill a box for a 10th of that price.