Month: February 2024

Controversies have dogged this election cycle, especially of President Joko Widodo’s influence over state institutions for his preferred candidate Prabowo Subianto.

A recent ruling in Australia has underscored the importance of companies having thorough processes in place to review and approve contracts, including standard terms and conditions, before they are signed.

From China warning the Philippines over its military expansion to the case for calling it Year of the Loong instead of Dragon, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

A consortium led by India’s GMR Group has emerged as the front runner to upgrade Manila’s airport under a public-private partnership model, sources say.

The planned purchase garnered controversy when it was announced last year, as lawmakers said the second-hand jets were too old. Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had defended it as necessary.

Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls spent a frenzied final day of campaigning on Saturday, with front runner Prabowo Subianto using his rally to air grievances about ‘foreign nations’ sowing division.

Medical professionals say more patients are showing greater impatience and a lack of respect for the knowledge of doctors and nurses.

Washington and Manila are set to hold their latest ‘2+2’ dialogue as the Philippines seeks to build more robust ties and uphold its interests in the South China Sea in the face of a ‘more aggressive’ China.

In today’s digital landscape, cyber incidents and data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. Having a robust cyber response plan in place will help to mitigate this risk.

Jonathan Cowlan tells HRNews how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill fits in with UK employers’ existing health and safety obligations