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Malaysian Tycoon Lin’s Gamuda, Alstom Win $1B Perth Train Project
Gamuda, the Malaysian infrastructure company cofounded by tycoon Lin Yun Ling, will participate in a A$1.6 billion ($1.07 billion) project to maintain and upgrade the train control systems on Perth's rail networks.
China’s Third Plenum Leaves Investors Longing For More Specifics
China concluded its Third Plenum, a key economic policy-setting meeting, but the initial reaction to its priorities has been lacklustre.
Thai Billionaire Charoen Streamlines $13 Billion Beer And Property Empire
Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi is streamlining his business $13 billion (market cap) beer and real estate empire, with its flagship Singapore-listed Thai Beverage exiting the property business.
Billionaire Chey’s SK Group To Merge Energy Units As Part Of Overhaul
SK Innovation, the parent company of loss-making EV battery maker SK On, will acquire energy affiliate SK E&S in an all-stock deal.
Billionaire Kuok’s Allgreen Offers Top Bid For Prime Singapore Housing Site
Billionaire Robert Kuok's Allgreen Properties submitted the top bid for a prime Singapore residential site despite softening housing demand.
Stock Rout Puts Fortune Of Embattled Thai Green Energy Tycoon Into Free Fall
Once Thailand’s poster boy for renewable power, Somphote Ahunai saw over $330 million of his fortune evaporate over a three-day stock rout at his Bangkok-listed Energy Absolute as regulators investigated him for alleged fraudulent transactions.
Director Kim Da-Min Talks Makgeolli, Hagwons And Her New Film ‘FAQ’
Wondering about the microbes in makgeolli and the prevalence of Korea's after-school programs led Kim Da-min to film 'FAQ.'
Thai Billionaire Sarath Merging Energy, Telecom Units To Create $20 Billion Company
Billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi is merging his Bangkok-listed Gulf Energy Development with Intouch Holdings, which controls Thailand’s second largest mobile phone operator by subscribers, Advanced Info Service, in a deal that will create a combined entity worth over $20 billion.
China’s Third Plenum Planners Have Problems Beyond The Property Crisis
For years China’s local governments have spent freely to support growth. The debt loads they have accumulated now threaten the nation’s economic prospects.
OnePlus Pad 2 Is Shaping Up To Be The Best iPad Alternative In 2024
OnePlus’ new tablet is powered by the most powerful chip on the Android side, and is lighter and thinner than almost all competition.