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Month: May 2023

Posted on May 10, 2023

Joe Biden to host India’s Narendra Modi for state visit in June

Washington is courting New Delhi as a counter-influence to Beijing, but faces concerns over human rights and democratic backsliding under Modi’s leadership.

Posted on May 10, 2023

Sweeping UK ‘sunset’ of retained EU law by end of 2023 dropped

UK legislation derived from the EU that was retained on the UK statute book at the point of Brexit will no longer be revoked en masse at the end of this year, the UK government has announced.

Posted on May 10, 2023

Philippines urges quick resolution to South China Sea’s code of conduct as Asean summit looms: ‘What’s in the way?’

Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is not in favour of imposing a deadline on China-Philippines negotiations, and that the issue has been ‘complicated’ by China’s separate talks with Asean states.

Posted on May 10, 2023

Australia has unique advantage in hydrogen production and export

The Australian government has released its annual report on the development of the country’s clean hydrogen industry, stating that the country is uniquely positioned to produce and export hydrogen internationally.

Posted on May 9, 2023

Jeju Island wants to ban ‘child-free’ businesses. South Koreans have mixed feelings

Supporters for such zones place importance on the rights of people to not be disturbed, while objectors claim they infringe on the human rights of children.

Posted on May 9, 2023

Indonesia’s bid to ‘force’ officials to live modestly will only lead them to hide assets, critics say

Indonesia’s anti-corruption watchdog recently stepped up its crackdown on civil servants and their families for publicising their lavish spending habits on social media.

Posted on May 9, 2023

‘Hard to accept’: couple calls for tougher punishment after toddler dies at South Korean day care

The day care teacher was handed 19 years in jail, a sentence the couple feels is inadequate. “She killed a baby.”

Posted on May 8, 2023

Singapore fines Chinese woman US$9,000 for smuggling nearly 175kg of food, including duck and pig blood

Singapore Immigration officers uncovered 101.45kg of assorted meat products and 73.65kg of processed food products belonging to Chinese national, Mei Hua.

Posted on May 7, 2023

India’s Modi offers condolences after boat capsizes in Kerala, killing 21

The double-decker tourist boat capsized late on Sunday in Tanur. ‘Condolences to the bereaved families,’ said Prime Minister Modi, adding that the next of kin of each victim would be entitled to compensation.

Posted on May 7, 2023

Indonesia election: Ganjar Pranowo faces ‘delicate balance’ in Megawati-backed path to power

With 10 months to elections, Ganjar could be in for a rough ride ahead with tough rivals and a recent Fifa controversy that dented his ratings.

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