British fund manager abrdn's CEO Stephen Bird to step down
British fund manager abrdn said on Friday CEO Stephen Bird will step down after four years in the role, and finance chief Jason Windsor will take the helm on an interim basis.
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Malaysia’s Anwar under pressure to ditch airport deal with BlackRock entity over Israel arms links
But the opposition and civil society groups say Anwar and his administration had failed to back up tough words with actions, after a consortium that includes UK-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) – bought by BlackRock in January – announced on May 15 a voluntary offer to acquire all shares of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
Philippines, Japan near reciprocal troops deal in move to counter China
Philippine defence secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Thursday that there is a “very strong possibility” for his country and Japan to sign an agreement allowing their defence forces to train in each other’s territories during a meeting involving the two nations’ foreign and defence ministers in July.
US, allies call for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in WHO meeting
TAIPEI — The United States and several of its allies, including Britain, Canada, Australia, Germany and Japan, issued a joint statement on Friday (May 24) calling on Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a key meeting of the World Health Organisation this month.
Boeing mishaps, Singapore Airlines turbulence spark flight safety jitters
A spate of high-profile airline accidents this year have left a lasting impression on the public.
Malaysia’s 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 billion
Troubled Malaysian state fund 1MDB has sued Petrosaudi International Ltd.’s executive Patrick Mahony for US$1.83 billion over a 2009 joint venture with the oil exploration firm.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: some SQ321 flight passengers need spinal operations, Bangkok hospital says
Many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday.
Several injured passengers on turbulence-hit Singapore flight need spinal surgery, hospital says
BANGKOK (AP) — Several of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence earlier this week will need spinal surgery, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday.