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Singapore court allows $2.7b suit against Standard Chartered over 1MDB fraud
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/11/2025
» SINGAPORE — A Singapore court has cleared the way for a US$2.7 billion lawsuit against Standard Chartered Bank over its alleged role in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fraud, liquidators seeking to recover the funds said on Monday.
IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to reduce demand for its exports and eventually weigh on activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Putin slams MH17 probe in meeting with Malaysia's Anwar
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised a United Nations probe that found his country culpable for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014.
Trump restates desire for Greenland as Vance criticises Denmark
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/03/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States Vice President JD Vance landed in Greenland with the clearest marching orders yet from his boss to claim the remote and resource-rich Arctic island as US territory.
Richest woman in Indonesia loses $3.6 billion in just three days
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2025
» JAKARTA — For three weeks straight, Marina Budiman became roughly US$350 million richer each day.
Apple, Indonesia 'agree on terms' to lift iPhone 16 ban
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/02/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia and Apple Incorporated have agreed on terms to lift the country's ban on iPhone 16s, said people familiar with the matter, paving the way to end a five-month tug-of-war that forced the US tech giant to raise its promised investment in the country to US$1 billion.
Singapore takes first key step toward holding 2025 election
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/01/2025
» Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday that he has convened a committee to review electoral boundaries, in a sign that the government may call for an early national vote in the Southeast Asian city-state.
Thailand eases visa rules for professionals, wealthy foreigners
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thailand's cabinet this week approved changes to the nation’s visa rules to make it more attractive for skilled professionals, investors and wealthy foreigners to secure long-term residency permits.
Indonesia celebrates a new capital struggling to take shape
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/08/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia is set to inaugurate its unfinished future capital city in the middle of a remote jungle on the island of Borneo, as funding struggles, missed deadlines and a change in the country’s leadership weigh on the multibillion dollar project.
Musk donates to Trump, tapping fortune to swing 2024 race
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/07/2024
» NEW YORK - Billionaire Elon Musk has donated to a super political action committee working to elect Donald Trump to the White House, a major gambit by the world's richest person to make his imprint on the political landscape of the United States.