In New York, PM Fumio Kishida is to outline major plans to entice foreign wealth management firms, looking at the likes of tax, tech, AI and helping female and foreign staff to thrive.
Thailand can’t ensure ‘happiness’ of pandas, critics say as PM Srettha mulls loan from China
PM Srettha Thavisin wants to loan a giant panda from Beijing, but opponents say it won’t be happy in the tropical climate. Instead, Thailand should “take better care of our elephants”.
EU and UK place stricter controls on Russian-origin iron and steel products
The EU and the UK have introduced new Russian trade sanctions banning the import of certain iron and steel products that incorporate iron or steel inputs originating in Russia and undergo processing in other, ‘third’ countries.
Australia urged by over 200 scientists to limit new coal, gas sites: ‘offsetting tiny fraction of emissions not credible solution’
In a full-page New York Times advertisement, they say the climate can’t cope with more than 100 extra mines and that the exporting nation has a ‘special responsibility’.
South China Sea: Philippines may file case against China before international tribunal over alleged damaged corals
The Philippines is considering filing a case against China over alleged dead corals in the South China Sea, saying it has enough evidence of the ecological damage.
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India-Canada row: tit-for-tat moves over killing of Sikh separatist could derail long-term ties
The row between India and Canada over the killing of a Sikh separatist has been simmering for some time, according to analysts.
Indonesia election 2024: Jokowi accused of ‘abuse of power’ after he claims to spy on political parties
The Indonesian president says he knows the inner workings of political parties because intelligence reports are his “daily breakfast”.
Germany mandates switch to heating via renewables with Building Energy Act amendment
New buildings in Germany will need to have heating systems powered predominantly by renewable energy, under an amendment to the Building Energy Act passed recently.
Former Thai leader Thaksin faces early release in February on parole
The Thai king had commuted Thaksin’s eight-year sentence to a year, but he could be released sooner on parole for prisoners older than 70 or those who are ill.