Ming and three of his relatives wanted in China for defrauding and detaining Chinese citizens, among other offences.
Business fails to enforce adjudication decisions due to nature of underlying contract
The High Court in London has rejected a contractor’s bid to enforce two earlier decisions made by an adjudicator in its favour after a judge ruled that the contractor did not have a statutory right to pursue its claims via adjudication.
China, wary of isolation, asks Asia-Pacific countries to avoid ‘cliques’
A Chinese official has warned against countries forming ‘small cliques’ – suggesting lingering concerns over being shut out of important value chains.
Ofcom provides detail on Online Safety Act ‘illegal harms’ regime
Online content platforms operating in the UK should study recent publications issued by Ofcom to get a better handle on how the Online Safety Act will apply to them, and what they can do to meet the new legal requirements around addressing illegal content.
An Indo-Pacific show of force? Philippines, US and allies step up military readiness amid regional tensions
Kamandag 7 marks heightened US interest in troop deployment in the region according to perceived challenges.
Diversified development in Macao presents plenty of opportunities for international talents to thrive
Macao’s rapid economic recovery and industrial diversification have escalated the special administrative region’s need for diverse talents and professionals. The unique blend of heritage zones and state-of-the-art built environment, along with a comfortable living pace, render Macao an ideal place to call home.
CBDCs can replace cash, improve cross-border payments: IMF chief at Singapore fintech event
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says CBDCs can replace cash and improve financial inclusion in places where few hold bank accounts.
Omani Supreme Court allows review of London arbitral award
The Omani Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow a lower court to review the validity of a London-seated International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitral award raises questions about the enforceability of international arbitral awards where disputes involve an Omani party.
South China Sea row to top agenda of Asean defence ministers’ meeting amid China-Philippines clashes
Asean defence ministers to meet in Jakarta to discuss regional challenges, including the rising tensions over the territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines.
Malaysia’s top court reduces first death sentences under new law
All 11 people, including seven death-row inmates, had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment of 30 years each.
