The request by the Maldives comes after President Mohamed Muizzu said China firmly respects ‘territorial integrity’.
Singapore not involved in US-led strikes against Yemen’s Houthis, ‘contributing personnel’ for Red Sea operation
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has said Singapore will send a team to work with international partners to formulate plans under the operation to boost maritime security.
China’s visa-free deals with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore could trigger Asean trade, investment boost
China might further increase its influence in Southeast Asia through visa-free deals with Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc already its largest trading partner.
Why Philippines will struggle to forge South China Sea alliance with Vietnam
Despite a similar outlook on maritime disputes with China and past cooperation, a US-wary Vietnam, increasingly dependent on China, is likely to resist any fully fledged alliance with the Philippines.
First Irish online safety code for ‘video-sharing platforms’ moves closer
Video services provided by some of the world’s biggest technology companies are to be subject to new online safety rules in Ireland, under plans unveiled by the country’s media regulator.
Positive discrimination among top D&I issues UK businesses should focus on in 2024
Despite economic uncertainty and the continued cost of living crisis, getting right the top four issues relating to diversity and inclusion (D&I) for 2024 can empower businesses for success in the UK.
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Code: need to know for construction projects
The Civil Transactions Law in Saudi Arabia codifies principles of Sharia and has implications for businesses that enter into commercial contracts in the country, including contractors engaged on construction projects.
Ex-Philippines president Duterte gets death threat case thrown out for lack of evidence
House of Representatives Deputy Minority Leader France Castro alleged Duterte threatened her life twice last year and had asked a state prosecutor in Manila to charge him.
IT incident reporting rules updated for Luxembourg financial services
Luxembourg’s financial regulator has moved to standardise the information that businesses operating in the country’s financial services sector will need to share with it concerning major ‘ICT-related incidents’ they experience.
Can Japan’s ‘safe’ minister Yoko Kamikawa become PM as Kishida’s star wanes over funding scandal?
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa seems to have successfully distanced herself from the LDP funding scandal while performing her role well on the global stage, analysts say.