The UK government has selected eight projects to enter contract negotiations with over the formation of two carbon capture use and storage (CCUS) clusters in the UK.
Philippines has picked a side in the US-China conflict. Now it must bear the consequences
Manila’s decision to draw closer to Washington could make the Philippines a Chinese target on both the military and economic fronts. It will also complicate negotiations on a South China Sea code of conduct and contribute to a regional arms race.
“Sufficiently clear” tiered ADR clauses are critical to ensure enforceability
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in England has confirmed that even where an obligation to refer a dispute to an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedure is expressed as a condition precedent within a ‘tiered’ disputes clause, the clause must be clear and sensible to ensure that it is enforceable.
Large scale solar power generation backed in revised UK planning policy
The central role envisaged for solar power generation in supporting the decarbonisation of the UK energy sector is reflected in a draft revised planning policy designed to shape decision making on major renewable energy projects.
Indonesia, Russia sign extradition treaty to combat crime
The treaty is Indonesia’s first extradition agreement with a European country. Thousands of Russians have fled to Bali since Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine.
IMF chief calls for ‘faster, more efficient’ plan for debt relief amid pressure on China to ease distress
International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva spoke about global debt restructuring at the Boao Forum for Asia on Thursday following a report that a record number of countries are all in sovereign default.
China must practise the multilateral security it preaches in its disputed borders and seas
From the South China Sea to Indian border, China’s actions in its backyard are raising eyebrows even as it slams hegemony and calls for a multilateral security order. Instead of imposing its view on the neighbourhood, China should engage in dialogue and diplomacy.
No UK green tax policy review following Skidmore ‘very disappointing’
The UK government will not review tax policy to explore how tax can be used to incentivise decarbonisation to support the country’s transition to net zero, as recommended by a recent independent review, it has confirmed.
Construction disputes: strategic risk management required as recovery progresses
Global infrastructure ambitions remain bold in 2023, although the repercussions of a turbulent period for the sector will continue to be felt for some time to come.
South Korea’s US$60 billion swing in China trade due to ‘shrinking tech advantage’ as deficit emerges
South Korea recorded a trade deficit of US$5.1 billion with China in January and February, which was the highest among all its trading partners, with an analyst pointing to its shrinking “technological comparative advantage”.