China earthquake: Man rescued after 17 days lost in mountains
The hydropower plant worker helped colleagues after the tremor, before getting lost without glasses.Continue Reading
Roger Federer set to play ‘special’ final match of career on Friday with Rafael Nadal
After numerous close battles against each other over the years, Roger Federer will get to enjoy what he called a “special moment” in partnering with Rafael Nadal for the final match of his career.Continue Reading
Citi Malaysia wins Best International Bank by Asiamoney
KUALA LUMPUR: Citi Malaysia has won the ‘Best International Bank’ at the 2022 Asiamoney Best Bank Awards. Read full storyContinue Reading
Golf legend Greg Norman pressed behind closed doors in ‘lively’ GOP discussion about Saudi-backed LIV tour
Greg Norman, the head of the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, faced some conservative criticism on Tuesday after he met with a group of House Republicans behind closed doors on Capitol Hill.Continue Reading
MR DIY named ‘Most Outstanding Company in Malaysia – Consumer Discretionary Sector’
KUALA LUMPUR: MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd has been named “Most Outstanding Company in Malaysia – Consumer Discretionary Sector” in the Asiamoney “Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll 2022” at an award ceremony held in Singapore recently. Read full storyContinue Reading
Hawthorn: Australian Football League racism allegations prompt calls for inquiry
“Sickening” allegations at an Australian Football League club demand a wider reckoning, critics say.Continue Reading
Singapore’s GIC buys into Sani/Ikos, valuing resorts group at more than US$2.2 billion
Singapore’s GIC has bought a majority stake in Mediterranean luxury beach resort Sani/Ikos Group (SIG), valuing the company at – 3 billion euros (US$2. 27 billion), the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday (Sep 22). The Singaporean sovereign wealth fund has bought a stake held by investors thatContinue Reading
Delay in foreign labour intake due to over-reliance on Indonesia, Bangladesh, says HR Minister
PETALING JAYA: Overdependence on a small number of source countries is the cause for delays in the entry of foreign labour into the country, says Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. Read full storyContinue Reading
22 years after 'The Beach' was filmed, Thai court orders environmental rehab work for Maya Bay
The 2000 Hollywood film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, drew criticism for the impact of the shoot on the pristine sands of the bay, located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Ley in southern Thailand. Read full storyContinue Reading
Walking down memory lane in Penang for former Thai premiers
GEORGE TOWN: From savouring local delicacies to exploring street arts along Armenian Street and taking a trishaw ride in George Town, the Shinawatra siblings were having the time of their lives in Penang. Read full storyContinue Reading