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Vietnam tycoon on death row illegally moved money overseas
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, sentenced to death in the country's largest-ever financial fraud case, had illegally transferred money abroad, according to police, with state media on Thursday reporting US$4.5 billion had been moved.
Cyber ransom gang's operations disrupted by international operation
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2024
» LONDON - Lockbit, a notorious cybercrime gang that holds its victims' data to ransom, has been disrupted in a rare international law enforcement operation, US and UK authorities said on Monday.
Thailand promises green investment funds for carbon goals
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» Asset managers in Thailand will soon be able to set up funds to invest in forestry and tree planting projects, as regulators seek to diversify the capital markets and provide funding to sectors that champion the goal of carbon neutrality.
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan
Reuters, Published on 11/10/2023
» KABUL - A strong earthquake rattled Afghanistan's western province of Herat on Wednesday, forcing authorities to redeploy relief and rescue teams already in the field following a series of deadly quakes on Saturday.
Zipmex files for bankruptcy protection in Singapore
Reuters, Published on 29/07/2022
» SINGAPORE: The cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex said on Friday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection in Singapore, becoming the latest victim of the global downturn in digital currencies.
Russia warns on oil ban, little progress at Ukraine talks
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2022
» LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine: Fears of an energy war between Russia and the West grew on Tuesday after the United States pushed its allies to ban Russian oil imports as punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, where talks on humanitarian corridors made little progress.
Bank of Thailand detects no surge in bad loans, eyes JV for bad assets
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has not detected any signs of a surge in non-performing loans (NPLs) after imposing various measures to support debtors as the economic activity is hit by coronavirus outbreaks, a senior official said on Thursday.
Economy to take 0.3% hit from Omicron – Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2022
» The economy will take a 0.3% hit from an outbreak of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, although it should be managed within the first half of 2022, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor said on Tuesday.
Hong Kong security chief threatens tycoon Lai's bankers with jail
Reuters, Published on 27/05/2021
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's security chief sent letters to media tycoon Jimmy Lai and branches of HSBC and Citibank this month threatening up to seven years' jail for any dealings with the billionaire's accounts in the city, according to documents seen by Reuters.
K-pop sensation BTS notch up major deals
Life, Reuters, Published on 27/04/2021
» Mixing high and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking this approach to a whole new level with a slew of marketing deals announced last week.