A Thai of Pakistani descent received the death sentence while two Germans were sentenced to life imprisonment.
Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor promised a hi-tech utopia. Will it deliver?
At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.
Revised EU product liability regime expands to AI software providers
Technology companies offering products and services in the EU will need to prepare for significant changes to be brought in by the new Product Liability Directive which has broadened the definition of a ‘product’ to include software, with artificial intelligence (AI) systems being an example.
Procurement Act: new risks require careful contractor navigation
The UK’s new procurement regime offers a lot to cheer about but also introduces risks requiring the careful attention of government suppliers
HAR1 contract announcement ‘huge milestone’ for UK hydrogen sector
The Low Carbon Contracts Company’s (LCCC) signing of the first three pioneering hydrogen production contracts under its first hydrogen allocation round (HAR1) is a huge milestone for the low-carbon hydrogen sector in the UK, an expert has said.
Court of Appeal “crowded market” ruling clarifies trade mark infringement considerations
A recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in London helpfully pulls together existing principles of trade mark law to clarify that market context, including the existence of a crowded market, will be taken into account when assessing infringement.
Construction sector challenges expected during 2025
Current trends suggest that the UK economy is on “recession watch”, with this reflecting an overall contraction for both the economy as a whole and construction specifically as we head into 2025.
India reopens Pyongyang embassy in ‘strategic decision’ to monitor Korean peninsula: experts
Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.
Singapore NRIC saga, apology timing raise questions over communication gaps
The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say.
UK government establishes pilot domestic corruption unit
The UK government has unveiled its plan to develop a new anti-corruption strategy, with a newly established pilot unit playing a central role in delivering the policy and ensuring stronger, more effective action against corrupt individuals.
