Recent charges brought by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) highlight the need for businesses to be alert to the risk of bribes being solicited to move their projects forward, an expert in managing corruption risk has said.
Singapore must be alert to China and US stepping up their ‘battle of narratives’: ex-diplomats
Chan Heng Chee, Singapore’s ambassador-at-large, said the city state’s government is constantly vigilant against agents of influence of all countries.
Bomb threat on Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney: ‘I’ll blow up the plane’, passenger threatens
Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 left Sydney Airport at 1.40pm for an eight-hour flight to Kuala Lumpur and landed back on the runway at 3.47pm.
Malaysia state polls: Results a ‘huge blow’ for PM Anwar Ibrahim despite apparent status quo, analysts say
Opposition Perikatan Nasional made significant gains, especially in Selangor and Penang, as Anwar’s bloc lost large tracts of Malay support.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
The US-based organisation has decided to sever its contract with PT Capella Swastika Karya and its national director Poppy Capella, who also holds the licence for Miss Universe Malaysia.
Thai poll winner faces dilemma over support for tycoon’s PM bid
A new coalition by Pheu Thai Party, former ally of winner Move Forward Party whose leader was rejected for PM, is nominating property magnate Srettha Thavisin, leaving MPF with a predicament.
Philippine senate steps up bipartisan support for stronger stance against ‘brazen’ China: ‘stop bullying us’
Public pressure and the Chinese Coast Guard’s actions against Philippine vessels and fishermen have prompted Philippine senators to take a firmer stance.
Pensions risk transfer: company wind-up indemnities
Company indemnities are usually granted as an adjunct to run-off and missing beneficiary insurance, instead of residual risk insurance, meaning that they will generally only apply where the insurance does not meet the claim.
Athletics Integrity Unit’s work vital as World Championships loom
Robust anti-doping procedures and enforcement is vital to maintain the integrity of sporting competitions, experts have said.
Indonesia cheers Dutch return of artefacts, but fears of heists, preservation persist amid lax museum security
As Western nations come under increasing pressure to return the spoils of colonial rule, experts query the readiness and safety of Indonesia’s museums to handle the items.