Economic sanctions
Malaysia stops imports from North Korea, closes embassy in Pyongyang
Relations between former friends Malaysia and North Korea hit rock bottom in the wake of the alleged assassination of Kim Jong-un’s estranged half-brother at...
US to renew Myanmar sanctions, but make some “changes”
Despite a new democratically-elect government in office in Myanmar, the US plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against the country upon expiry...
Myanmar-US: Trade agreement signed
Myanmar President Thein Sein has ended his landmark visit to Washington D.C. on May 21 by securing a trade agreement with the Obama administration...
End of EU sanctions augurs Myanmar rush
Investment and tourists are expected to come in droves following the European Union’s suspension of political and economic sanctions against Myanmar on April 22,...
EU agrees to lift Myanmar sanctions
The European Union has agreed to suspend most economic sanctions against Myanmar with effect from Monday, April 23, for the period of one year.
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Payback time: Goldman Sachs pays more billions in 1MDB scandal
The 1MDB adventure leaves Goldman Sachs with a heavy bill
US investment firm Goldman Sachs admitted its role...
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Singapore’s facial recognition programme raises privacy concerns
Facial recognition at a kiosk in Singapore, a system not everybody is comfortable with
The Singapore government,...