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Crowds of black-clad Malaysians protest against anti-graft chief
ิิBloomberg, Published on 16/02/2026
» Hundreds of black-clad Malaysians gathered in the capital on Sunday, calling for the arrest of anti-graft chief Azam Baki after reports alleged he had improper shareholdings and that abuse of power took place in the commission he leads.
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.
Man Utd sale saga leaves fans with more questions than answers
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Nearly a year after Manchester United opened the doors to outside investment, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe looks set to buy a 25 percent stake in the English Premier League club.
China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'
AFP, Published on 27/02/2023
» BEIJING - Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.
Germany allows controversial Chinese stake in Hamburg port
AFP, Published on 26/10/2022
» BERLIN: Germany's coalition government on Wednesday allowed a Chinese firm to buy a reduced stake in a Hamburg port terminal, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz resisted calls to ban the controversial sale outright over security concerns.
LSEG in exclusive talks to sell Milan exchange to Euronext
AFP, Published on 18/09/2020
» LONDON - The London Stock Exchange Group said Friday that it has entered "exclusive" talks to sell Milan's Borsa Italiana to pan-European stock market operator Euronext.
China opens up finance sector to more foreign investment
AFP, Published on 21/07/2019
» BEIJING - China lifted some restrictions on foreign investment in the financial sector Saturday, as the world's second largest economy fights slowing growth at home and a damaging trade war with the United States.
Renault to bring case against Ghosn over expenses
AFP, Published on 05/06/2019
» PARIS - French carmaker Renault is to bring a case against former chief executive Carlos Ghosn after identifying 11 million euros of questionable expenses, the government said Wednesday, in a new blow for the fallen tycoon as he awaits trial in Japan.
Asean MP group urges end to political 'harassment'
Published on 27/05/2019
» Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) have urged Thai authorities to end their "harassment" of Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and to refrain undermining anti-military parties in Parliament.
China to relax foreign ownership limits on cars, other industries
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» BEIJING - China Tuesday announced a timeline to open up its manufacturing sector including scrapping ownership limits for foreign automakers, shipbuilders and aircraft firms -- addressing a key issue in its trade dispute with the United States.