The UK’s serious and organised crime agency has frozen almost £90m of luxury London property belonging to two men ... ( read original story ...)
UK freezes £90m worth of London properties linked to Hasina regime: report
The move follows increasing pressure on UK authorities to assist Bangladesh in tracing assets tied to the previous regime ... ( read original story ...)
UK’s crime agency freezes £90m of London property linked to Salman’s son, nephew: Guardian
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has frozen almost £90 million of luxury London property belonging to Salman F Rahman's son, Ahmed Shayan Rahman, and his cousin, Ahmed Shahryar Rahman, reports The ... ( read original story ...)
Adam Smith in Bangladesh
Why would Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, be appalled -- like any sane observer -- by the arrest and incarceration, albeit for a short period, of Nusraat Faria? Because for Smith, the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s Anwar defends lengthening tenure of anti-graft chief
KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim defended an extension of the anti-corruption agency head’s tenure, saying Azam Baki has been brave in going after powerful figures allegedly ...
Dollar-store billionaire poised to emerge from Malaysia IPO
KUALA LUMPUR] A discount chain with signature red storefronts has drawn legions of Malaysians looking for good deals – and made its founder a billionaire. Read more at The Business Times.
Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from a supplier to Japanese companies
Around 280 Bangladeshi migrant workers are demanding unpaid wages from a Malaysian firm which was a supplier to big Japanese companies.
Uzbekistan eyes industrial growth through China-backed solar power plant
Uzbekistan is partnering with Chinese energy giants to advance its renewable energy goals. A recent meeting at the Uzeltechsanoat Association discussed building a 500 MW solar power plant in Jizzakh, ...
Saudi Non-Oil Sector Hits Record 54.8% of GDP
Asharq Al Awsat Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim delivered the opening remarks at the Saudi-Spanish Business Forum, affirming that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a historic economic ...
Iran, US see hope for progress after US nuclear talks
Despite both Washington and Tehran taking a tough stance in public ahead of the talks on Iran's uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there was potential for progress after O ...