A recent change to the UK immigration rules provides “interesting developments” for business visitors, an expert has said.
Central Bank of Ireland issues report on fund management valuation
Fund managers may need to upgrade procedures for the periodic review of asset valuations to mitigate issues identified by the Central Bank of Ireland, an expert has said.
Singapore jails ‘extremely predatory’ man who sent sexual messages to girl, 10, arranged to meet her for sex
The victim, who told Benedict Tieng she was 14, turned out to be 10 at the time and was studying in a primary school.
Thailand accused of ‘piggybacking’ Myanmar, sidelining Asean by leading talks with junta
Several Asean member states are believed to be upset with Thailand for organising direct talks with Myanmar.
Singapore jails drunk Australian tourist who assaulted security officer after an argument with his partner
Craig Clive Hilton was given six weeks jail time after he assaulted a security officer, who did not provide him details of his partner’s whereabouts after the pair had an argument.
Malaysian fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ to be extradited to US in prisoner swap with Venezuela
Defence contractor Leonard Glenn Francis is the central character in one of the largest bribery scandals in Pentagon history.
Virtual wheeling platform to shake up South Africa’s renewable energy market
The planned roll out of a virtual ‘wheeling’ platform (VWP) in South Africa next year is expected to transform the country’s electricity market, attracting larger investments in the country’s renewable energy market and enabling companies to reach their net zero carbon emissions targets.
Australia and UK agree to collaborate on low emissions technologies
Australia and the UK have announced plans to establish a partnership for the research and development of low emission technologies.
Australia, Indonesia make ‘remarkable’ progress towards binding defence pact amid calls for ‘collective responsibility’
PM Anthony Albanese says Australia is also seeking to enhance ties with Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea.
Worried Singaporeans mask up amid rise in Covid-19 cases but won’t ‘dwell on it’
Instead of tightening rules, the government is likely to issue more advisories on hygiene, mask wearing and precautions for vulnerable groups, experts say.
