Yeongyang county hopes to revitalise its community by welcoming refugees, offering new opportunities and utilising empty properties.
ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings
The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.
Doing business in Saudi Arabia: new opportunities surge under Saudi Vision 2030
Businesses and investors can expect major projects and economic developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), but to seize these opportunities in the largest country in the Middle East, it is essential to respect and understand the Islamic culture and customs and KSA’s fast evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports
Three employees at Manila’s main airport relieved of their posts after passenger says they falsely claimed she had a bullet in her luggage.
UK oil and gas tax mechanism must balance fiscal stability with continued investment
The UK government has initiated a public consultation to develop a new tax mechanism aimed at providing a predictable fiscal response to future oil and gas price shocks.
Malaysians debate privilege after 3 killed by 18-year-old driver without licence
Social media users accuse teen driver’s sister of faking her tearful apology over previous ‘excessive’ post and comments about the crash.
Jakarta’s floods worsen, displacing thousands as extreme weather, poor planning collide
Extreme weather and poor urban planning have exacerbated Jakarta’s annual flooding, displacing residents and highlighting critical infrastructure failures.
Singapore Exchange to list bitcoin futures, join global shift in expanding crypto derivatives
The move reflects a trend of traditional exchanges entering the cryptocurrency derivatives market to provide a regulated platform for trading digital assets.
How Philippines’ Duterte responds to potential ICC arrest could shape midterms
Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.
Government commits to public inquiry recommendations transparency
The UK government has set out plans to increase transparency over the recommendations made by UK public inquiries, in a move one expert said will improve the effectiveness of those inquiries in future.