End of Merkel era begins as German CDU picks new party leader

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Christian Democrats elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader who they hope can succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor when she steps down after federal elections in September.

Making economic sense of food waste

WITH more people eating at home these days, food waste is becoming a bigger issue within households.

United have what it takes to stop mighty Reds

I HAVE been a Red Devils fan for a long time and it is certainly refreshing to see them sitting pretty on top of the table – something they last achieved towards the tailend of 2019.

IoT and AI buy Silterra some time

Nuglobal Ventures sees opportunity in loss-making chip maker due to demand for 200mm wafer fabs

Short Position - Pui's challange, Online betting, lack of options,

Batu Kawan raises stake in CCM to 92%, to proceed with delisting plan 

KUALA LUMPUR: Batu Kawan Bhd said it has accumulated a 92.14% stake in Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM) and will proceed with the plan to delist the company.

Retired doctors and more syringes: Biden lays out plan to get America vaccinated

WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Friday said he would order increased production of syringes and other supplies to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19 and improve upon the Trump administration rollout that he called a "dismal failure."

Felda buys 5.14m FGV shares for RM6.64m

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Land and Development Authority (Felda) continued to raise its stake in FGV Holdings Bhd with the purchase of 5.147 million shares on Thursday.

France bans police camera drones used to enforce lockdown

France’s top privacy watchdog has told police to stop using drone-mounted cameras to enforce virus lockdowns, monitor protests, stake out drug deals and chase carjackers.

Shareholders advised to accept Tiah’s buyout offer

KUALA LUMPUR: Minority shareholders in TA Enterprise Bhd (TAE) should accept Datuk Tony Tiah Thee Kian (pic) buyout offer, as it is higher than the company’s prevailing price in the stock market.