Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes
World 11:13 26/02/2026Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes.
Bill Gates foundation trust increases stake in Vietnamese jeweler PNJ
Economy 10:14 26/02/2026Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust bought additional shares in Vietnamese jeweler Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC (PNJ), raising its stake in the company, according to a company disclosure.
Aid cuts causing ‘tragic’ rise in child deaths, Bill Gates tells AFP
World 10:44 05/12/2025Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is “tragic” that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have slashed international aid.
Japan to provide $550mn to 'Gavi' vaccine alliance
World 14:14 20/08/2025TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has told Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates that Japan will donate $550 million over five years to 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' which promotes immunization in developing countries.
Bill Gates makes 2nd visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 17:42 05/03/2024Bill Gates and his girlfriend are supposed to spend approximately five days in Da Nang and Hoi An
