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Singapore debate on LGBTQI+ rights heats up in test for leaders
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2022
» In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly mobilised top ministers to try to calm a storm brewing between the LGBTQI+ community and some religious groups.
Hong Kong bans film over one-second scene showing 2014 protest
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/08/2022
» Hong Kong censors have banned an award-winning animation from being shown over a one-second scene depicting the 2014 pro-democracy protests, local media reported, in the latest sign of free speech curbs in the finance hub.
Bank of Thailand to get more powers in crypto law overhaul
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2022
» The government plans to overhaul digital rules to confer more powers on the central bank and tighten the oversight of platforms offering cryptocurrencies and other tokens after a recent market rout left retail investors reeling from losses.
UBS, Citi among banks hit by Asia rich clients’ pullback
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/07/2022
» A slump in client trading activity in Asia is threatening to slow a lucrative earner for the world’s biggest wealth managers.
Casino firm in Singapore draws takeover interest
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/07/2022
» Shares in Genting Singapore Ltd jumped after Bloomberg News reported that the city-state’s casino operator is attracting takeover interest, as tourists start coming back to the Asian travel hub.
£1.4bn music fund founder spurns new music for old hits
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/07/2022
» The music industry has rebounded after more than a decade of piracy and songs have become a serious asset class. But that may not help the upcoming artists of today, as the sector’s biggest investors are mainly interested in old records.
Who shot Shinzo Abe and why?
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/07/2022
» In a country where gun violence is rare, the murder of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is raising big questions about the shooter and his motive. Here’s what we know based on media reports and official statements.
Bitcoin poised for biggest quarterly drop
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2022
» Bitcoin is on track for its worst quarter in more than a decade, as more hawkish central banks and a string of high-profile crypto blowups hammer sentiment.
Thailand at risk of fuel crunch with imported gas too pricey
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2022
» The government is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.
Thailand at risk of fuel shortages with imported gas too pricey
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2022
» Thailand is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.