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BangkokPost.com 

SET aiming to be an inclusive capital market

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has come up with three main strategies to drive sustainable growth of the Thai capital market amid unfavourable global financial conditions and political uncertainties, with the aim of becoming an inclusive capital market.

«The Rio Times» 

Johann Rupert Overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Richest Man

In a notable shift at the pinnacle of Africa’s economic elite, South African billionaire Johann Rupert has claimed the title of Africa’s richest person, surpassing Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote. As of August 28, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s fortune saw an increment of $1.9 billion, elevating his total net worth to $14.3 […]

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Military shipbuilder Austal says investigation settlement in best interest of company

Executives with military shipbuilder Austal say settling an accounting fraud investigation is the best outcome for the company and that new financial controls have been put in place. Austal USA, a subsidiary of Australia-based Austal Limited, pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and one count of obstruction of a federal audit to settle an accounting fraud case. Austal USA agreed to pay a penalty of $24 million, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Restitution will also be paid to Austal shareholders. Читать дальше...

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Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France - The New York Times

  1. Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France  The New York Times
  2. Telegram founder Pavel Durov under formal investigation with bail set at $5.56 million, prosecutor says  CNN
  3. Telegram CEO Durov indicted in France, banned from leaving country  The Washington Post
  4. The arrest of “Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg” has rattled social media  The Economist

«Star Tribune» (startribune.com) 

Amtrak’s Borealis debut: A few observations

It’s good to have a second train between St. Paul and Chicago, and usage has been robust. Yet there’s still a sense of missed opportunity.