The European Parliament has adopted a package of reforms to the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), including phasing out of free allowances for the industry.
China gains ground over US in Southeast Asia influence since 2018: report
China’s strength in Southeast Asia lay in its diplomatic and economic relations, while the US was stronger in defence networks and cultural influences.
K-pop star Moon Bin dead at 25
The member of boy band Astro was found unresponsive in his apartment in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam neighbourhood.
Are China’s ‘provocative’ actions in the South China Sea lawful? It’s complicated
China should not allow its fishermen to enter Philippine EEZ without permission, to harass or block Philippine fishermen from fishing there or to try to intimidate other claimants. But in territories claimed by Beijing and Manila, both have a right to be there.
Major water resources infrastructure planning policy updated
New planning policy governing the development of ‘nationally significant’ water resources infrastructure in England has been finalised.
1MDB’s Jho Low paid US$20 million for Obama photo op, US rapper Pras Michel says
The ex-Fugees member says the Malaysian tycoon was willing to ‘spend any type of money’, but his ‘party guy’ reputation made it hard to get fundraiser invites.
Singapore overtakes Hong Kong with millionaires, China has 5 cities among world’s 50 richest, ahead of Australia: report
Number of millionaires in HK dropped 27 per cent between 2012 and 2022, but grew in Singapore by 40 per cent, while China has five places on the world’s ‘50 wealthiest cities’ list.
Redundancy/FAQ – what’s the duty to offer ‘suitable alternative employment’?
Kate Dodsworth tells HRNews about the scope of the employer’s duty to offer suitable alternative employment in a redundancy situation
Russian tourist deported from Bali over nude photo on sacred tree
Luiza Kosykh was sent back to Moscow just days after her arrest, in the latest incident involving indelicate acts by foreigners on the Indonesian resort island.
Xi and Anwar’s commitment to build trust between civilisations portends a better future
Anwar’s Malaysia Madani and Asian renaissance vision chime with Xi’s Global Civilisation Initiative and proposed community with a shared future. In an deeply divided world facing emerging threats, the men’s shared commitment is significant.
