Teenager cheated of RM16,000 in 'investment scheme'

KEPALA BATAS: Enticed by higher profits, a school leaver almost tripled his investments, only to find himself losing more than RM16,000 in a get-rich-quick scheme.

Amazon tells staff hand-washing time won’t be held against them

Amazon.com Inc told employees at a New York warehouse, where workers have sued and gone on strike over safety concerns, that they won’t be punished for insufficient productivity or extra time washing their hands.

Konsortium Transnasional posts higher audited net loss of RM90.5m

KUALA LUMPUR: Konsortium Transnasional Bhd (KTB) posted higher audited loss after tax of RM90.50mil for the financial year ended Dec 31,2019 due to impairments.

Digi starts off 2Q earnings season with net profit of RM288m

KUALA LUMPUR: Digi.com Bhd started the second quarter with net profit of RM288.03mil on lower revenue during the movement control order (MCO) which started on March 18.

China’s most overheated stocks drop in warning sign for market

VOLATILITY is picking up in China’s most overheated stocks, a sign that this month’s $1.5 trillion rally is looking vulnerable.

Colourism in India: Many women start using whitening products as children

The narrative is that if you are dark-skinned, you cannot achieve anything in life.

We need to impose a moratorium on rent for commercial spaces

Google supports OECD engagement on digital taxes, CEO Pichai says

Alphabet Inc's Google supports a multilateral solution for taxing digital services that is under discussion by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

After 133% rally, SoftBank investors bet more to come

Shares soar on buybacks, improving market conditions

Goldman boosts S&P 500 earnings outlook

NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs Group Inc has become a little more optimistic on earnings prospects for the S&P 500 Index this year but stressed that management commentary from companies is going to be important to gauging the outlook.