Deeper, more expansive trade with neighbours could help offset damage to China’s GDP growth, according to economic surveillance office.
EU AI Act rules on GPAI models under DeepSeek review
The mainstream emergence of Chinese AI app DeepSeek is causing EU policymakers to consider changes to the EU AI Act, Out-Law can reveal.
ICO anonymisation guide aids UK data protection compliance
Fresh guidance to help organisations determine whether data they handle is subject to UK data protection laws, has been published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Will Trump tariffs force Japan to slash its unpopular consumption tax?
Rising inflation and Trump’s trade war have raised concerns about how ordinary Japanese will weather the storm.
50 years later, Vietnam’s battlefields draw war veterans and other tourists
The locations of many of Vietnam’s biggest and most famous battles attract crowds of sightseers and veterans from both sides of the conflict.
German coalition agreement marks shift towards more innovative approach to data protection
The new German government has addressed several key issues in their coalition agreement regarding IT and data regulation as it looks to reduce bureaucratic hurdles with regards to digital regulation and to centralise supervision for more efficiency, an expert has said.
Iran’s meth cartels target Australia via Malaysia’s Port Klang
Experts say crime syndicates from Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan are using Malaysia as a transshipment hub for drugs destined for Australia.
Myanmar earthquake survivors mark new year amid ruins
Two weeks after the disaster which killed over 3,600, the ruling junta has commanded the usually raucous festival to have no music or dancing.
UK to deploy largest carrier strike group for 8-month collaborative Indo-Pacific mission
In ‘global messaging’ move, 12-nation force set for drills in key waters near India, Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan.
How China can help Bangladesh escape India’s foreign policy grip
The 15 years of Hasina government saw Bangladesh draw closer to India but for the next stage of greater regional integration, it needs China.
