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Women battle on for equality in top business jobs
Women battle on for equality in top business jobs
Economy
by  AFP

More women are taking top management jobs but inequality persists, with men still dominating business leadership roles, research showed ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. But the overall figures for women's representation at companies show they are still in a minority at the top level.

Vietnam property tycoon on trial in $12.5 billion fraud case
Vietnam property tycoon on trial in $12.5 billion fraud case
Economy
by  AFP

A top Vietnamese property tycoon went on trial Tuesday along with dozens of others, accused of embezzling $12.5 billion in the country's biggest ever fraud case. Other top business leaders targeted in the anti-corruption drive -- and accused of massive fraud -- include Truong Quy Thanh, the head of soft drink giant Tan Hiep Phat Group.