The justice ministry is shifting the focus of the prison system from punishment to preparing inmates to become law-abiding citizens when they are released.
Global Impact: ‘Cuddly Grandpa’ Prabowo Subianto claims a victory for all Indonesians, defence minister to succeed Jokowi
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the result of the recent Indonesian election, with Prabowo Subianto set to be the country’s next president, based on quick-count results.
Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
The BRP Datu Sanday was supplying fuel to fishermen near the Scarborough Shoal when it was harassed by Chinese vessels on February 22, the Philippine Coast Guard says.
In the Philippines, a community of cyclists pushes nation towards bottom-up natural disaster response
Grass-roots organisations such as the Bike Scouts can help further strengthen the Philippines’ bottom-up approach to natural disasters, analysts say.
TSMC chip factory opening in Japan’s Kumamoto sparks tourist rush from Taiwan
Airlines and local businesses are preparing to cash in on the surge in visitors from the island following the opening of the chip maker’s first plant in Japan.
Philippines’ first sexologist faces uphill task after ban against her ‘prurient’ TV show
The ban against Rica Cruz’s show comes after authorities objected to a scene in a separate TV programme involving an LGBTQ couple.
European Commission closes four Digital Markets Act investigations, separate investigation continues in Germany
Apple’s iMessage and Microsoft’s Bing, Edge, and Microsoft Advertising services should not be designated as gatekeeper core platform services under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Commission has announced.
Insider trading conviction highlights FCA market abuse crackdown
A recent criminal conviction secured by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in a case of insider trading highlights the UK regulator’s intention to proactively crackdown on cases of market abuse – not just with criminal prosecutions but through the enforcement of regulation too, a former senior market regulator has said.
FCA calls on firms to be bolder in the fight against financial crime
The FCA has urged financial service firms, as well as other businesses including tech companies and social media networks, to do more in combatting financial crime, especially where FCA awareness campaigns and enforcement can only go so far.
Australian police officer charged with murder of TV host Jesse Baird, his boyfriend
The 28-year-old constable was charged with two counts of murder following a three-day search for Baird and Luke Davies.