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Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong
Gan is on a three-day visit to India from Oct 13 to Oct 15
Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong
He says that it is important for the Republic to invest in supply chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and climate change
Family of girl, 7, donates organs and corneas after fatal accident
The family of a seven-year-old girl from Trang who died in an accident has donated her organs and corneas to help others waiting for transplants, the Thai Red Cross Society said on Wednesday.
Preserving Bàu Trúc pottery heritage in modern life
Bàu Trúc pottery is distinguished by its traditional handmade techniques. Without pottery wheels or moulds, Chăm women use their hands to shape clay, water and fire into unique products that embody the community's folk knowledge, customs, memories and cultural identity.
Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to suspend 15-year 1MDB sentence on medical grounds
A Malaysian court on Wednesday rejected Najib Razak’s bid to suspend his 15-year jail sentence in the 1MDB scandal pending the jailed former prime minister’s appeals, ruling that his health and other grounds did not justify a stay. The decision means his sentence is set to begin after his current prison term ends in August 2028. Najib, 73, received a conditional royal pardon last month allowing him to serve that separate sentence in the SRC International case at home, but he must first pay a 50...
Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to suspend 15-year 1MDB sentence on medical grounds
A Malaysian court on Wednesday rejected Najib Razak’s bid to suspend his 15-year jail sentence in the 1MDB scandal pending the jailed former prime minister’s appeals, ruling that his health and other grounds did not justify a stay. The decision means his sentence is set to begin after his current prison term ends in August 2028. Najib, 73, received a conditional royal pardon last month allowing him to serve that separate sentence in the SRC International case at home, but he must first pay a 50...
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Bukit Jalil residents say no to Anwar's Bandar Madani vision
'Project will place pressure on an area already grappling with overdevelopment, traffic woes.'
Việt Nam, Austria promote tourism cooperation, destination connectivity
Việt Nam is becoming increasingly attractive to Austrian travellers for its natural beauty, cultural heritage and hospitality.
FM Sihasak says Chinese airfield in Laos poses no immediate concern
Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has played down concerns over a Chinese airport project in Laos, about 50km from the Thai border, saying it has not raised any immediate concerns for Thailand.
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Najib pending homecoming cut short; court rejects bid to stay 1MDB prison sentence
UPDATED 5.30PM | Judge says no special circumstances to allow ex-PM's application.