Singapore charges property billionaire linked to convicted minister's case
Ong Beng Seng, a Malaysian citizen based in Singapore, is accused of giving high-value gifts to ex-minister S. Iswaran.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Musk files motion to drop lawsuit against OpenAI - Court Filing
US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a motion to drop his lawsuit against OpenAI, Sputnik reported, citing a court filing.
Wed Jun 12 2024
PM denies claims that government issuing casino licence for Forest City
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies that the govt was in talks with local billionaires to open a casino in Forest City, Johor.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Australia PM calls Musk 'arrogant billionaire' after court orders X to hide church stabbing posts
Anthony Albanese said social media must have social responsibility but Elon Musk was fighting to keep violent content on his platform.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Biden targets wealthy in Pennsylvania tour with a hometown visit
No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than a teacher, said Joe Biden.
Wed Apr 17 2024
ANALYSIS - Parole for Thailand's Thaksin reflects rise of new threat to old guard
The early release of Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra represents to many a deal the influential billionaire made with his enemies.
Tue Feb 20 2024
As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
The wealth of the worlds five richest billionaires has more than doubled since start of the decade, while 60% of humanity has grown poorer.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Foxconn founder Terry Gou withdraws from race to be Taiwan president
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, withdrew from the race to be Taiwan's next president on Friday after the breakdown of opposition talks.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond
The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
Musk loses US$16 bil overnight as Tesla shares tank 9 per cent after lacklustre Q3 results - BBI
Elon Musk's net worth dwindled by 7 per cent to US$210 billion.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request
If a royal pardon is not granted, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait two years to submit another request.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Taliban stopped 100 women flying to Dubai for university scholarships, UAE billionaire says
Taliban govt refused to allow the girls who were going for studies and refused to board them on the plane which have been paid for.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Singapore property tycoon cooperating with anti-graft agency - company
Billionaire hotelier Ong Beng Seng has been given a notice of arrest and has posted bail of $100,000.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Battle of billionaires: Musk's Starlink eyes India, Ambani resists
Starlink is at odds with Mukesh Reliance over the government's distribution of satellite broadband spectrum.
Thu Jun 22 2023