Interpol alerted as couple go missing after allegedly failing to deliver $32 million of luxury goods
One victim, forked out $280,000 - a majority of his life savings - for two Rolex watches and a Patek Philippe watch.
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S’pore organisations among most targeted in the world by ransomware attacks: Study
Despite this, businesses here tend to prioritise recovery rather than prevention, said a cyber-security technology firm Cybereason.
Sri Lanka parties vie for president’s post as protesters reject all contenders
Divisions centre mainly on presidential nominees even as Sri Lanka needs urgent fixes to arrest the deepening economic crisis.
Crucial for S’pore to have a voice at global forums like G-20: DPM Lawrence Wong
He also cited rising geopolitical tensions and the erosion of the rules-based multilateral system that has served countries well for so many decades.
Asia stepping up fight against more infectious Covid-19 variants
Health experts note that the current number of deaths remains relatively low, but infection numbers are expected to pick up pace in the coming weeks.
Canada says Russian presence at G-20 meeting was ‘absurd’
The Finance Minister reasoned that Russia is “directly and solely” responsible for the invasion of Ukraine and its economic consequences.
Sri Lanka acting president Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency
The move is intended to prevent further unrest. Mr Wickremesinghe is a contender for the top job but protesters also want him gone.
Anwar’s PKR eases rift over Malaysia election strategy as party congress closes
He and newly elected deputy president Rafizi Ramli are open to cooperate with those opposed to BN.
Stormy G-20 ministers’ meeting casts pall over high-level summit in November
Unlike in previous years, no group photos were taken and no final joint communique was issued, implying no consensus on goals was reached.
Ukraine war to dominate G-20 meeting of finance chiefs in Indonesia
The meeting takes place on the resort island of Bali under the shadow of war a week after the forum's foreign ministers rounded on Moscow's top diplomat, prompting him to walk out…