The Law Commission of England and Wales has opened a new project to examine how questions on the application of private international law should be answered in the context of disputes over digital assets or electronic trade documents.
Singapore’s total fertility rate set to plunge to historic low as child-raising costs rise, more stay single
With the city state’s total fertility rate for 2023 projected to hit an all-time low of 0.97, minister Indranee Rajah said ‘we need more Singaporeans’ to maintain dynamism.
In the Philippines, online supporters of President Marcos Jnr and Rodrigo Duterte turn on each other
It’s a far cry from 2022, when supporters from both sides worked together for the campaign of Marcos Jnr and his vice-presidential running mate, Duterte’s daughter Sara.
UK life sciences sector faces development challenges as demand increases
The life sciences sector continues to rise in popularity among UK real estate investors, but the increased demand brings with it issues, including a lack of suitable and available space for both start-ups and established businesses, as well as challenges around the suitability of surrounding infrastructure.
South Korea sets new record for world’s lowest fertility rate despite spending billions to stem population slide
Data showed the average number of expected babies for a South Korean woman during her reproductive life fell to 0.72 in 2023 from 0.78 in 2022.
Drunk man in Singapore pleads guilty to punching wife for refusing sex
The 61-year-old also tried to sexually assault his mother, warning her that he would kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.
SFO focus signals greater corruption enforcement risk in the UK
A recent corruption conviction by a jury at Southwark Crown Court highlights how quickly a case can be progressed from arrest to a disposal.
Malaysian central bank calls for higher forex inflows to boost ‘undervalued’ ringgit
The ringgit continues to be battered, a week after falling to a 26-year low against the US dollar.
Planes are full, airfares are high – and AirAsia’s never been more excited
With Southeast Asian aviation experiencing a ‘purple patch’, the Malaysia-based carrier is set to witness its ‘best ever period’, founder Tony Fernandes said. ‘I’ve never been this bullish before’.
Community engagement review poses challenges for Australian renewables
The Australian federal government has accepted recommendations intended to improve community engagement on renewable energy generation, storage and transmission projects in Australia which, once implemented, may significantly impact the renewable energy industry.