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Singapore tycoon accuses son of boardroom coup attempt
Published on 26/02/2025
» Singapore’s largest listed property developer was plunged into crisis on Wednesday, when its chairman and patriarch Kwek Leng Beng accused his son — the chief executive officer — of attempting a boardroom coup at City Developments Ltd (CDL).
Thai scion bets US-China feud will ease Bangkok property glut
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2024
» Frasers Property Limited, controlled by Thailand's richest man, is banking on US-China tensions to help reduce an oversupply of office space that has plagued the country's capital.
Verdict cause for cheer
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2021
» On Wednesday, Thais witnessed justice being served fair and square. In a trial that will be remembered as a landmark environmental case, the Supreme Court handed down jail terms of about three years to construction tycoon Premchai Karnasutra and two accomplices for poaching in Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Billionaire Sawiris wants 'level playing field' for Egypt business
AFP, Published on 21/11/2021
» EL-GOUNA (EGYPT) - Naguib Sawiris -- one of Africa's richest men, with an estimated fortune of over $3 billion -- has warned that the Egyptian government's involvement in the private sector makes for an unfair playing field.
French billionaire MP Olivier Dassault dies in helicopter crash
AFP, Published on 08/03/2021
» PARIS: French billionaire Olivier Dassault, a politician and scion of the Dassault aircraft-making family, was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
Social issues in the spotlight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/12/2020
» As the end of 2020 nears, one can confidently say that Covid-19 has probably had the biggest impact on exacerbating social issues in the country.
Interpol issues 'red notice' for Red Bull scion over hit-and-run
AFP, Published on 04/10/2020
» Interpol has issued a "red notice" to arrest the fugitive Thai inheritor of the Red Bull billions for his role in a fatal hit-and-run, police said Sunday.
From top down, are we broken beyond repair?
News, Published on 29/09/2020
» In this country, there is a section of a road in the middle of the capital Bangkok that was named "the 100-deaths curve'' because of the frequent deadly accidents there.
All the president's kids: Trump clan rules Republican convention
AFP, Published on 25/08/2020
» NEW YORK - Donald Trump is keeping it all in the family at this week's Republican convention, giving his four children prime speaking slots alongside his wife Melania and highlighting the unprecedented role they have played in the political affairs of the United States.
Govt must brace for long winter of discontent
News, Published on 04/08/2020
» Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha does not belong to the House of Stark but he should pay heed to its motto: Winter is coming.