She has apologised and promised refunds as police investigate reports of fraud after some clients were left stranded in South Korea.
Court of Appeal ruling addresses pleading specificity issue in Nigerian oil spill case
A recent English Court of Appeal ruling has cleared the way for a full trial of a long-running environmental class action against Shell brought by two Nigerian communities.
Singapore IC number debate: is unmasking identification numbers safe?
Criminals can pair NRIC numbers with other details, such as full names and birth dates, to scam victims, cybersecurity experts say.
Philippine military upgrade but no mutual defence: pros and cons of Manila-Tokyo security deal
The deal strengthens defence ties between the nations, but analysts warn it could entangle the Philippines in Japan’s regional security role and provoke China.
UK R&D tax credits
Companies that incur expenditure on research and development (R&D) may be able to claim enhanced UK corporation tax relief. Small or medium sized enterprises (SMEs) may be able to obtain an enhanced 230% deduction or, if loss making, a payable tax credit of 14.5% of the enhanced deduction.
Germany’s Allianz withdraws offer to acquire Singapore’s Income Insurance
The decision comes after public outcry and government scrutiny over the importance of balancing commercial interests with social responsibility.
Malaysia and Thailand seek to revive border area with bridge and rail upgrade
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.
South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil
The Bank of Korea aims to avoid any escalation in volatility of foreign exchange markets following Yoon’s failed martial law decree.
Last ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners back in Australia after 19 years
Five convicted members of the heroin smuggling drug ring were returned from Indonesia, following diplomatic efforts this month.
US starts relocating Marines from Japan’s Okinawa over base grievances
In 2012, the US said it would redeploy 9,000 Marines from the island where communities complain bases are an unfair burden.
