From US’ show of strength to a man in China being jailed for breaking up a ‘military marriage’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Indonesia-China ties: will president-elect Prabowo confront Beijing or maintain Widodo’s economic deals?
Several analysts say Prabowo is unlikely to do anything to upend the economic cooperation that outgoing president Joko Widodo has established with China over the years.
EU court rejects TikTok’s interim digital markets ‘gatekeeper’ appeal
A request by TikTok for suspension of its designation as a ‘gatekeeper’ under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been rejected by the EU General Court.
China-Australia relations: Treasury Wine readies to ship Penfolds, Icon bottles once Beijing lifts import tariffs
China is conducting a review into its tariffs on Australian wine, and expectations are rife that levies will be removed next month, with Treasury Wine Estates planning to reallocate stock from other global markets.
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets Thailand’s capital
City authorities asked for cooperation from employers to help workers in the city of some 11 million people avoid the pollution, which is expected to last into Friday.
Consultation on Martyn’s law published but questions remain
The UK government’s consultation on proposed changes to the requirements for standard tier premises under draft anti-terrorism legislation confirms a commitment to proportionality. However, questions remain, including on what businesses must do to protect against acts of terrorism, an expert has said.
North Korea fires several cruise missiles off east coast in latest barrage
North Korea extends its streak of weapons demonstrations with its fifth barrage of cruise missiles in the past month.
Indonesia election 2024: will young voters be key in picking the right man on Valentine’s Day?
The outcome of the three-way race could be determined by the turnout of voters for their respective candidates, analysts say.
Irish High Court affirms high threshold for injunctions to restrain letter of credit payment
The Irish High Court has refused an application for injunctive relief in what is a noteworthy legal development in the realm of international trade and finance.
Lisa, Blackpink’s Thailand-born singer, to appear in The White Lotus season 3, about to start filming in the country, report says
Thai K-pop star Lisa has an as yet undisclosed role in the third season of hit HBO series The White Lotus, set in luxury resorts, Variety reports. Filming will begin in Thailand this month, it says.