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Singapore orders Israel to remove 'unacceptable' online post
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has ordered the Israel Embassy to take down an "insensitive and inappropriate" social media post that could undermine security in the city-state, in the latest test of traditionally warm ties between the two nations.
Malaysia king set to extend powers as 'honorary' police chief
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/03/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s government is poised to make King Ibrahim Iskandar the "honorary" head of the police force, a new position that may see the monarch expanding his powers in the Southeast Asian nation.
Lego to pay extra for renewable plastic used in toys
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/03/2024
» COPENHAGEN - Faced with a shortfall of renewable plastic for its colourful toy bricks, the man in charge of Lego A/S is engaging with producers of the raw material in a race to meet sustainability targets.
Bitcoin retreats from record high as 'bubble' talk grows louder
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2024
» NEW YORK - Bitcoin retreated from its latest record high amid an intensifying debate about whether the latest bull run in cryptocurrencies is evidence of speculative froth in global markets.
Sanctioned Russian plane spotted in Pyongyang
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2024
» A Russian cargo plane under US sanctions touched down in Pyongyang this week for an unannounced trip that raised concerns about illegal arms transfers, a specialist news service has reported.
Italian-Thai Development faces B108bn debt crunch as overseas projects fail
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2024
» A cash crunch at Thailand's largest construction company is fuelling concern among investors, regulators and rating agencies already unnerved by a series of local corporate scandals and debt defaults.
Srettha poised to step aside as finance minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will relinquish his role as finance minister, according to a media report, a change that may ease tension with Bank of Thailand (BoT) over monetary policy.
Bitcoin, gold hit record highs, marking striking market contrast
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2024
» Record highs for Bitcoin and gold are threatening to send mixed messages about the appetite for risk across global markets.
Messi says Hong Kong no-show wasn't political, has affection for China
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2024
» HONG KONG - Lionel Messi sought to draw a line under controversy about his failure to play in a football match in Hong Kong earlier this month, saying his absence was not due to political reasons and he has great affection for China.
Philippines won't back down on sea claims
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/02/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines is committed to asserting its claims in the South China Sea even as it aims to manage disputes through peaceful means, its top diplomat said.