The risks of a digital cold war
A corner of the internet is dominated by digital tycoons - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google - and now TikTok.
Sat Jul 01 2023
#KiniNews: Syed Saddiq to 'disrupt' Malaysian politics
Like how e-hailing upended transport and e-commerce revolutionised retail, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman is building a team aimed at "disrupting" the tried and tested ways of Malaysian politics.
The ingredients?
A young, multiracial and tech-savvy lineup of leaders; innovative policies and a commitment to prove political movements can be sustained without being beholden to tycoons or cronies.
The ingredients?
A young, multiracial and tech-savvy lineup of leaders; innovative policies and a commitment to prove political movements can be sustained without being beholden to tycoons or cronies.
Sun Mar 20 2022
India's Chettinad mansions a testament to past glory
The tycoons of Chettinad made their fortunes trading precious gems and spices across business empires as far as Malaysia and Singapore.
Sun Feb 06 2022
With tighter grip, Beijing sends message to Hong Kong tycoons: Fall in line
Beijing is no longer willing to tolerate "monopoly behaviour".
Fri Sep 17 2021
Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges as trial resumes
Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in long-running cases involving gifts from millionaire friends and for allegedly seeking regulatory favours for media tycoons in return for favourable coverage.
Mon Feb 08 2021
Rich, richer, richest Malaysians - envy, not jealousy for your fellow Bumis who are BBs
In the beginning, no Malay names made it to the list - millionaires, what more billionaires; but as edition built upon edition, there emerged one, then two and three.
Fri Mar 06 2020
Hong Kong property moguls on trial in huge graft case
A corruption trial involving Hong Kong property tycoons got under way with all five defendants pleading not guilty to bribery charges.
Thu May 08 2014