A former senior executive of the media group founded by jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai Chee Ying has agreed to help prosecutors secure the mogul’s conviction in a fraud trial in exchange for his own personal freedom. Next Digital’s then chief financial officer and chief operating officer Royston Chow Tat Kuen turned against his former boss and colleague in the witness box … [Read more...] about Former Next Digital employee turns against ex-boss Jimmy Lai in fraud trial in exchange for personal freedom
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The climate crisis turns up the heat on Malaysia’s food security
LAST December, Malaysia witnessed a phenomenon that is supposed to only happen once in 100 years: some parts of the country received one month’s average rainfall all in just one day, an incident that led to massive floods. We were also told that the nine years spanning 2013-2021 were all listed among the 10 hottest years ever recorded. In recent times, “rare” extreme … [Read more...] about The climate crisis turns up the heat on Malaysia’s food security
Thai market holds promise for eBay
Mr Naini says Thailand serves as a major export market for eBay in Asean. Global e-commerce giant eBay says it sees increasing potential for various export products from Thailand, particularly jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and collectable cards, while the company is stepping up efforts to onboard suppliers of these items. The company also notes a rising trend in … [Read more...] about Thai market holds promise for eBay
What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to become President of the Philippines and Sara Duterte, the daughter of the current President, Rodrigo Duterte, is set to become Vice President. Foreign investors are expected to resort to a wait-and-see approach since the President-elect has not made his economic policies clear. The Immediate challenges facing Marcos Jr include the Philippines’ high … [Read more...] about What a Ferdinand Marcos Jr Presidency Will Mean for Foreign Investors in Philippines
Peace through dialogue
“WHEN the Qing army is surrounding the fortress, how come you are trying to kill one another within?” The king is scolding his courtiers in exasperation as they call for punishing opponents in their argument over whether to make peace with the enemy and save their country or fight to the end and die gloriously. At a moment when their fate hangs by a thread, the court is … [Read more...] about Peace through dialogue