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Former Malaysia king halves Najib’s jail term to 6 years: report
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/01/2024
» Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s prison sentence has been shortened to six years from 12 years in a decision by a board led by the former King Abdullah Ahmad Shah, according to a Channel News Asia report.
Neuralink's first human brain implant
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/01/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk’s Neuralink Corp has performed its first brain implant on a human — a major step toward the billionaire’s goal of one day enabling people to control computers with their minds. And for the first time Musk has given the implant device a name.
China restricts lending of securities for short selling
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2024
» HONG KONG - China will halt the lending of certain shares for short selling from Monday the securities regulator announced Sunday, in a move to support the country’s slumping stock markets.
Philippines, Vietnam set to sign coast guard pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/01/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines and Vietnam are set to sign a cooperation agreement between their coast guards as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. boosts partnerships in the region amid lingering tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
Man gets death for Japan animation fire that killed 36
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2024
» KYOTO - A Japanese district court sentenced a man to death for setting a fire that killed 36 people at Kyoto Animation studios in 2019 in one of the country's biggest mass-murder cases in recent history, Kyodo News and local media said.
China, Singapore to start mutual visa-free entry on Feb 9
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2024
» SINGAPORE - Citizens from China and Singapore can visit the other without needing a visa starting Feb 9, as the world’s second-largest economy ramps up efforts to encourage more cross-border exchanges.
Singapore home rents fall for first time in over three years
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/01/2024
» Singapore rents dropped for the first time in more than three years, giving respite to tenants on the back of increased housing supply and expectations for an economic slowdown.
North Korea fires cruise missiles to ratchet up pressure
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/01/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles into waters off its west coast, stepping up tensions after leader Kim Jong Un said he plans to boost the country's nuclear-strike capabilities.
Bitcoin down about 20%
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2024
» PORTLAND - Bitcoin has fallen almost 20% since the Jan 11 launch of the first exchange-traded funds investing directly in the token as speculators become more cautious about the potential impact of the products.
Investment giant Franklin Templeton explores Thailand expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2024
» HONG KONG - Franklin Templeton is weighing expansion in Thailand, seeking to lure local investors of offshore products as the asset manager strengthens its Asia operations.