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Month: October 2023

Posted on October 28, 2023

Indonesia election 2024: as Jokowi ends his term, what issues do 3 presidential hopefuls face?

Campaigning is likely to spotlight political dynasties, Indonesia’s new capital Nunsantara, youth and Muslim voters, and intra party rivalry in the ruling party.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Energy Act passed to deliver UK energy security and net zero transition

A wide-ranging new Energy Act has been passed into law in the UK aimed at ensuring long-term energy security and facilitating the country’s transition to a ‘net zero’ energy system.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Scottish alcohol minimum unit price could rise to 65p under new proposal

The Scottish government’s proposal to raise the alcohol minimum unit price (MUP) by 30% is likely to be a concern for the drinks industry, legal experts have said.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Online Safety Act becomes UK law with more detail on duties imminent

Content platforms in the UK can expect to receive more details on the steps they might need to take to address the risk of illegal online harms on 9 November, a regulator has confirmed after the Online Safety Act passed into UK law.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Hard drive: Japan robot maker aims to make science fiction a reality

‘The pilot would feel as if he became the robot himself’. One idea is for robots to get together for a shoot out with toy guns, while another is for them to help clean up after disasters.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Indonesia makes first commercial flight using palm oil-blended jet fuel

The aviation industry, a major emitter of greenhouse gases, is looking for ways to cut its carbon footprint by using alternative fuels.

Posted on October 27, 2023

Singapore to set up centralised gas procurement framework

Singapore’s government will establish a centralised gas procurement framework which will be responsible for all the power sector’s future gas demand including gas contract renewals.

Posted on October 26, 2023

Japan faces hurdle to changing law after transgender surgery decision

Conservative lawmakers are concerned that eliminating the requirement on genital resemblance could cause social disruption.

Posted on October 26, 2023

South China Sea: Philippines says it’s ‘not at war with China’, dismisses Xi’s ‘just for show’ talks

The Philippines has questioned China’s sincerity in easing tensions in the South China Sea after the latest collision involving the Chinese coastguard and a Philippine vessel.

Posted on October 26, 2023

English court issues reminder of burden of proof in product liability cases

The English Court of Appeal has reminded claimants that, where there are competing explanations for causation in an action for damages, it is for them to prove their case on the balance of probabilities.

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