Epstein-linked chair of Malaysian port operator was picked for his expertise, parent firm says 20-Aug 16:29

MMC Corporation, which wholly owns Malaysia's ​biggest port operator, told staff in an internal memo that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was appointed executive chairman of its ports ‌unit for his expertise and proven track record, after a public outcry over his alleged links to the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Coal India plans Singapore trading hub in hunt for critical mineral assets, sources say 20-Aug 16:14

The world's largest coal producer, Coal India Ltd , is setting up its first overseas trading office in Singapore, ​aiming to diversify into trading iron ore and critical and strategic minerals, ‌two sources said.

Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news 20-Aug 16:14

Australia passed legislation on Thursday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail ​to strike commercial deals with local media outlets for news ‌on their platforms.