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Vietnam police probe Berlin-based editor over ‘anti-state’ acts
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam’s police have launched a criminal investigation into a Berlin-based Vietnamese journalist and website editor for alleged anti-state activities.
Alleged scam leader’s Singapore aide seeks access to seized cash
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/11/2025
» SINGAPORE — The Singapore family office of alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi and three companies linked to him are seeking access to funds that were frozen by the city-state’s authorities last month.
US, Cambodia revive defence drills after Trump-backed peace deal
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The United States and Cambodia will revive flagship military exercises for the first time in eight years, the latest sign of warming ties following a flurry of deals between the two sides including a Trump-backed peace accord with Thailand.
Singapore ties to alleged Cambodian scam ring under spotlight
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax breaks, while also building relationships with firms backed by state investor Temasek Holdings Pte and spending millions on properties in the city-state.
Vietnam tycoon to avoid death penalty after law change
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes including bribery and embezzlement, paving the way for tycoon Truong My Lan to be spared execution, according to a senior parliament official.
Malaysia's Anwar faces more challenges even as lawsuit paused
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — After more than two years of relative political stability in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces multiple hurdles that could fuel discontent within his ruling coalition.
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte arrested in drug war case
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/03/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines said former President Rodrigo Duterte is under police custody after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant following an investigation into his deadly drug war.
Putin's top aide extends Southeast Asia push
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — A top security aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as the Kremlin builds ties with Southeast Asian nations seeking to offset the risks of the growing competition between the United States and China.
China hits back at Trump with tariffs on US goods, Google probe
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2025
» SINGAPORE — China announced an investigation into Google and imposed new tariffs on a range of US products moments after President Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on goods from Beijing, reigniting a trade war between the world’s largest economies.
Adults with ADHD have shorter life expectancy: study
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2025
» FRANKFURT — Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) die at an earlier age on average, a study found, highlighting the need for better care for patients with the hard-to-treat neurological condition.