Such companies help meet pent-up demand fuelled by Singaporeans who seek fulfilling interactions with others after the pandemic.
US-China tensions: Asean playbook shows how small states can navigate big power rivalry
Amid US-China tensions, Asean has carved its own path with shrewd balancing, hedging and consolidation, showing how small and medium-sized powers can navigate the increasingly turbulent dynamics between the two countries.
In Malaysia, slot machine players risk losing it all to ‘crack cocaine’ of gambling
Efforts to combat illegal slot machine operations in Malaysia have been plagued by problems including corruption.
Kim Jong-un’s move to drop Korea reunification goal raises fears of return to war
The North Korean leader’s decision to no longer seek reconciliation and instead label South Korea its ‘principal enemy’ has changed the dynamics on the peninsula. These moves, plus increased military activity, mean it’s vital to get Pyongyang back to the negotiating table and rebuild inter-Korean relations.
The role for trade marks in e-sports brand protection
Registering trade marks can help e-sports teams and organisers build and protect their reputation in what is a growing market.
Dutch data protection card services fine shows minimal impact of EU-wide guidance
A Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) decision suggests that it took little account of recent guidance from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) when calculating fines, an expert has said.
UK nuclear power roadmap ‘signals shift’ in policy and approach
New UK government support for nuclear power is important as part of the energy mix needed to achieve carbon reduction ambitions and power the next cycle of economic growth, an expert has said.
‘Tired’ Indonesian Bali bomber seeks pardon to continue deradicalisation work, but ‘chances are low’
Ali Imron, in prison for 21 years for his role in the 2002 Bali bombing that killed 202 people, has been speaking out against radical ideology in Indonesia.
US regulator looks to build operational resilience in swaps market
Comprehensive new rules aimed at ensuring businesses in the US swaps market are resilient to cyber, operational, and third-party risk have been proposed by a US regulator.
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency orders ex-PM Mahathir’s son to declare assets amid widening probe
Mirzan Mahathir, 66, has 30 days to declare his domestic and overseas assets, as part of the agency’s investigation into revelations from the Panama Papers.