The move will ‘cement the junta’s reputation as among the worst of the worst human rights abusers in Asia’, a rights group says.
North Korea’s ‘reckless actions’ criticised as it takes helm of UN disarmament body
North Korea has taken over rotating presidency of Conference on Disarmament; Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely read joint statement by 48 countries, plus EU, expressing concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons and its ballistic missile capabilities and activities.
China’s Belt and Road plans for Southeast Asia face uncertain ‘long-term prospects’ as social, environment concerns persist: study
Disputes over compensation, forced relocations and an influx of unskilled Chinese workers continue to plague the region’s Belt and Road projects, as the pandemic has sped up China’s pivot towards prioritising digital and health infrastructure, according to a new report.
Japan plans first carbon capture and storage project
Japan will launch its first permanent carbon capture and storage (CCS) project by 2030, according to local reports.
South China International Arbitration Centre Arbitration Rules come into force
The South China International Arbitration Centre (SCIAC) (Hong Kong) Arbitration Rules came into force on 1 May.
AIFMD Rapporteur proposes widening of ‘professional investor’ definition under AIFMD
European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs rapporteur Isabel Benjumea has proposed a number of amendments to proposals to reform the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
HSE expected to turn focus to mental health and building safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is expected to focus resources on ensuring businesses meet their obligations on mental health and building safety over the next decade, experts have said.
EU issues firms with fresh Russian sanctions and due diligence guidance
The European Commission has published fresh guidance for EU businesses in an effort to crack down on circumvention of the bloc’s sanctions on Russian individuals and entities.
Philippines’ gaming regulator to probe Japanese billionaire’s ‘illegal and violent’ takeover of Manila casino
Supreme Court said Kazuo Okada could lead the Manila casino-resort, from which he was ousted in 2017 on suspicion of misappropriating US$3 million; Tiger Resorts appealed and claim Okada’s team took casino ‘by force’.
Malaysia’s poultry export ban: when will it end, how have people reacted, will Singapore have to eat less chicken rice?
Malaysia announced the ban on May 23 to stem local supply shortages, cutting off one-third of Singapore’s poultry supply indefinitely.