Online retailers have been urged carefully to review whether they can rely on exemptions to UK consumer rights laws that apply to bespoke goods.
Malaysia election: Umno unlikely to win clear majority as glut of candidates risks splitting vote, pollster says
A crowded election field involving the three main coalitions, tens of parties and a record 108 independent candidates will add to the challenges posed by the influx of millions of young voters who are voting for the first time, according to local pollsters.
Myanmar to top Asean summit agenda as G20 and Apec draw big powers to region
Myanmar expected to top agenda at Asean Summit as bloc faces growing calls to quickly address growing violence in country.
Thai migrant workers demand action as berry-picking hardships in Finland go unheard
Thousands of Thai workers have been lured to seemingly lucrative jobs in Finland and Sweden over the past decade, only to face inhumane working conditions, advocates say.
Indonesian women vow to preserve diverse cultures amid rising Islamic conservatism
To counter societal pressure to don the hijab, efforts to reassert cultural traditions have included preservation of classical dance, jewellery making techniques.
Thailand set to cross tourism target as Malaysians, Indians lead return of post-pandemic visitors
Over 1 million Malaysians and about 600,000 Indians have toured the kingdom, which is on course to surpass its goal to attract 10 million foreign visitors this year.
Singapore hits back at Richard Branson for rejecting offer to debate death penalty
The Ministry of Home Affairs accused the British billionaire of ‘pontificating from a distant mountaintop, and then avoiding a serious discussion when challenged’
Global climate change efforts ‘on life support’ ahead of COP27
International commitments to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5C are “still alive, but only just”, according to Douglas Alexander, strategic adviser at Pinsent Masons.
TCFD reporting can deliver significant business benefits beyond compliance
There are clear benefits for businesses to integrating climate risk and opportunities into organisational strategy. This can be done by implementing obligations arising from a framework developed by the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Indonesia introduces three options to axe coal plants early
Indonesia has introduced three options to let coal-fired power plants be retired earlier than planned, according to a report.
