Pro-Tel Aviv demonstrations and vigils have also been held, many focused on securing the return of hostages captured by Hamas militants, who killed more than 1,400 people during a surprise assault on Israel.
Israel-Gaza war: Singapore activist Gilbert Goh under investigation for holding placard despite protest ban
Goh this week posed with a handwritten sign related to the conflict outside Speakers’ Corner at Hong Lim Park.
Sustainability among new focus in revised OECD corporate governance principles
The latest revision of the OECD corporate governance principles has made clear that good corporate governance practices must now include consideration of sustainability issues, and sustainability-related disclosure is essential although not “mandatory”.
UK International Recognition Procedure promotes faster access to new medicines
A new framework set to take effect at the beginning of 2024 aims to bring new medicinal products to the UK faster, an expert has said.
German Energy Efficiency Act poses new requirements for data centre construction and operation
Developers and operators of new and existing data centres in Germany face new energy efficiency requirements under legislation recently passed by the Bundestag according to experts at Pinsent Masons.
Indigenous teenager dies in Australian custody after ‘incident’, investigation launched
‘He had been found unresponsive in his cell by staff [who] provided emergency first aid until paramedics arrived,’ Western Australian state government’s justice department said.
Indonesia 2024 election: can Anies Baswedan upset the odds and convince voters he is a moderate?
Anies Baswedan is hoping to be a dark horse in a three-way presidential race by burnishing his moderate credentials.
Improved infrastructure key to meeting UK’s growth and climate targets
A new report has found that massive UK infrastructure investment can boost economic growth and help the country meet its climate goals, as long as it abandons its “disjointed and piecemeal” approach to planning, according to one legal expert.
Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund to be rolled out by year’s end, as Marcos Jnr reverses suspension
Marcos Jnr’s clarification came after a memorandum showed the president had suspended the implementation of the law ‘pending further study’.
Trapped scam victims in Myanmar pin hopes on China’s cybercrime crackdown: ‘I want my freedom back’
Beijing has moved to tackle the scam issue, issuing warrants for Chinese fugitives believed to be at the heart of the multibillion-dollar fraud industry.