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Shein out at BHV as Paris retailer changes hands and charts new course
PARIS, June 17 — French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein have ended their partnership, just seven months after the opening of a permanent Shein shop in the Paris department store triggered controversy and widespread criticism. Société des
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Fujitsu chairman quits over ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’ scandal
TOKYO, June 17 — Fujitsu’s chairman has stepped down over “woman-related inappropriate conduct”, the Japanese computing systems firm told AFP on Wednesday. Hidenori Furuta’s departure, effective Tuesday, came after the company became aware of the issue this month, a spokesman
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Putin hosts Asean leaders as G7 ramps up pressure over Ukraine war
KAZAN (Russia), June 17 — President Vladimir Putin hosts a summit of South-east Asian leaders in the central Russian city of Kazan from Wednesday, as the West pressures Moscow to end its Ukraine offensive. Putin has sought to deepen political
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China threatens retaliation as Taiwan launches ‘spy tip-off’ intelligence website
BEIJING, June 17 — China vowed on Wednesday to take “resolute countermeasures” in response to Taiwan launching a website for Chinese citizens to leak intelligence, state media reported. China claims democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened
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G7 moves to tackle rising global debt risks as leaders warn of growing financial instability worldwide
EVIAN-LES-BAINS (France), June 17 — G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries, including middle-income countries not currently eligible for a debt relief initiative launched by the broader Group of 20
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Works minister says rising construction material costs still manageable, contractors able to absorb increases
KUCHING, June 17 — The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world’s supply chain is still at a manageable level. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that for
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Energy sector in focus as Anwar says Tatarstan’s oil strength offers Malaysia downstream and petrochemical opportunities
KAZAN, June 17 — Malaysia and the Republic of Tatarstan have vast potential to expand cooperation in various fields, including trade, investment, education, tourism, the halal industry, technology and talent development, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said
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Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over ‘contract cartel’ scandal
IPOH, June 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a current and former director of a government agency, following allegations of a RM2.5 million bribery scheme involving public contracts. Operating within northern
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No more ‘green wave’?: PAS sounds the alarm over parties going after the 40pc youth vote
KOTA BHARU, June 17 — PAS is concerned with the emergence of new political parties specifically designed to attract young voters ahead of the next general election, describing the trend as a significant strategic challenge. PAS vice-president Datuk Mohd Amar
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Russian warship fires ‘warning shots’ at UK yacht in Channel standoff
LONDON, June 17 — Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots Tuesday at a yacht making a “dangerous approach” in the Channel, as the UK evaluated that the shots were “not aimed at the vessel”. The incident involved
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