Singapore’s flag carrier has now hit a market value of US$17 billion – almost three times that of Cathay’s. Four years ago the difference was only about US$2 billion.
German Ministry of Justice publishes draft law on precedents in mass litigation cases
In order to relieve the judicial system and speed up proceedings, the German Ministry of Justice plans to introduce a new procedure for establishing precedents for mass actions at the highest German court.
EU general court rules on the difference between pseudonymised and anonymised data
A recent ruling by the European General Court (EGC) could help companies to clear data for processing by third parties by giving clarity on when data is anonymised and when it is pseudonymised.
English football clubs to benefit from new immigration rules
New immigration rules, endorsed by the UK Home Office, will help football clubs in England looking to enhance their playing squads through the recruitment of talented players from overseas, according to legal experts.
Forever chemicals a mounting litigation risk for businesses
Businesses across sectors and throughout supply chains should consider the risk they are exposed to from growing scrutiny of ‘forever chemicals’ amidst increasing commentary about the potential harmful effects and the ongoing drive to restrict their use.
REPowerEU plan is good for Ireland’s renewable ambitions
In May 2022 the European Commission published its ‘REPowerEU’ plan – an unprecedented package of measures designed to achieve the twin aims of ending the EU’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and tackling the climate crisis.
Nearly 100 die in India amid intense heat as temperatures top 44 degrees Celsius: ‘people fear venturing out’
At least 96 people have died in recent days across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states as soaring temperatures neared 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
Asean’s hopes for easing US-China tensions through defence diplomacy depend on getting its house in order
Asean nations have showcased their diplomatic muscle recently, aiming to bring the US and China together for talks and joint activities. However, their hopes of ensuring Asean centrality are hampered by a need for consensus, divergent threat perceptions and internal divisions.
Japan’s fetishists find a safe haven for their sexual preferences at Tokyo’s Department H: ‘I come here to be myself’
Department H is a monthly fetish event at the Tokyo Kinema Club, with themes ranging from April Fool’s Day and sumo wrestling to ‘June brides’.
Air hostess needed surgery after severe turbulence hit Singapore to London British Airways flight
The plane was forced to returned to the city state because of the turbulence at 30,000 feet.