european stocks stall as contentious g7 summit looms

European stocks stall as 'contentious' G7 summit looms

European stock markets trod water on Wednesday (Jun 6) as investors girded themselves for what German Chancellor Angela Merkel called a "contentious" summit of Group of Seven nations later this week.
what does hsc expect from loss making vinasun

What does HSC expect from loss-making Vinasun?

While GIC Private Limited cut its losses in Vinasun last week, Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC) spends around VND100 billion ($4.4 million) becoming the third largest shareholder of Vinasun.
foreign investors net selling may not signify foreign capital flight

Foreign investors net selling may not signify foreign capital flight

Vietnamese stock market statistics show that foreign investors started net selling since February this year, with total net sales surpassing VND10 trillion ($444 million),  a total reversal of what had happened in January, but this does not mean capital flight.
singaporean investment fund cuts losses in vinasun

Singaporean investment fund cuts losses in Vinasun

GIC Private Limited made a full exit from Vinasun at a price less than half of what it paid to buy in four years ago.
whale dies in thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags

Whale dies in Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags

BANGKOK: A whale has died in southern Thailand after swallowing more than 80 plastic bags, officials said, ending an attempted rescue that failed to nurse the mammal back to health.
what future awaits grab and uber

What future awaits Grab and Uber?

In case the deal between Grab and Uber fails due to violating the Competition Law, scenarios include Uber returning to Vietnam and Grab selling off Uber’s operations.
woods confident of winning touch ahead of memorial

Woods confident of winning touch ahead of Memorial

Tiger Woods heads into Thursday's Jack Nicklaus-hosted Memorial Tournament confident he still has what it takes to clinch victory.
how and when to talk to your kids about sex

How and when to talk to your kids about sex

A CNA Lifestyle contributor and new dad found out what it takes to get ready for that future talk with his baby girl at a recent event in Singapore. Pro tip: Don’t call it 'the birds and the bees'.
russia saudis signal oil production boost

Russia, Saudis signal oil production boost

Two former French spies have been arrested after being accused of passing classified information to China, officials revealed on Friday (May 25), highlighting what experts see as Beijing's push to develop its foreign intelligence capabilities.
liverpool qualify for next seasons champions league

Liverpool qualify for next season's Champions League

Jurgen Klopp's men face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26, but will be back in the competition next season no matter what happens in Kiev.
trump set to announce iran sanctions move that may kill nuclear deal

Trump set to announce Iran sanctions move that may kill nuclear deal

Trump's announcement that a decision was imminent cut short a last-ditch European diplomatic drive to save the accord ahead of what had been a May 12 deadline.
australia pledges 400 million to restore great barrier reef

Australia pledges $400 million to restore Great Barrier Reef

Australia pledged half a billion dollars to restore and protect the Great Barrier Reef Sunday in what it said would be a game-changer for the embattled natural wonder.
deadly toronto van crash what we know

Deadly Toronto van crash: What we know

At least 10 people were killed when a man drove a van into a crowd of pedestrians Monday (Apr 23) in Toronto, also injuring 15 in Canada's biggest city.
g7 ministers meet on russia iran and north korea threats

G7 ministers meet on Russia, Iran and North Korea threats

The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven industrialised nations met in Toronto on Sunday (Apr 22) seeking a common front against what they see as aggression from Vladimir Putin's Russia.
arsene wenger to step down whos saying what

Arsene Wenger to step down: Who's saying what

Premier League managers and former players showered praise on Arsene Wenger on Friday (Apr 20) after the Frenchman announced he was stepping downfrom the Arsenal hotseat at the end of the season.