Fewer businesses will be subject to EU laws prescribing tighter scrutiny of supply chains than was originally envisaged after late amendments to the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) were endorsed by law makers.
McDonald’s Malaysia, pro-Palestinian group BDS seek mediation over boycott Israel campaign
McDonald’s Malaysia claims BDS Malaysia slandered its business and implied it had profited from the assault on Palestinians and conspired with Israel.
Cambodia urged to target ‘key figures’ as Chinese scam gangs defy crackdowns in ‘sin city’
Observers say to truly extinguish the criminal operations, Cambodian officials must go after ‘key figures’ protecting the industry dominated by Chinese scam gangs.
Why are more people in India eating millet? Is the ancient grain the flavour of the month?
Nutritionists say millets could help alleviate Indians’ common health problems such as diabetes and undernourishment.
Taylor Sheesh? Drag act in Singapore soothes post-concert blues for some Taylor Swift fans
Filipino Mac Coronel has been impersonating the US superstar since 2017 and performed for a 600-strong audience on the weekend.
Philippines’ Chocolate Hills closure spotlights unclear guidelines for eco-tourism projects
Amid unclear guidelines on the protection of natural attractions in the country, activists fear more developers could gain approval to access protected sites.
Malaysia’s Anwar not so optimistic on breakthrough in MH370 flight mystery amid push to restart search
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a decision on resuming search for the wreckage would be taken soon, but relatives of the missing should not expect any breakthroughs.
CMA investigation into UK vet market could have big implications for investors
The UK’s competition watchdog is to launch an in-depth investigation into the veterinary market due to concerns over poor competition and limited consumer choice, the outcome of which could have direct implications on buy-and-build investors in the sector, commercial and competition law experts have said.
Irish trade mark ruling provides lessons on brand ownership
A recent ruling by the High Court in Ireland should prompt brand owners to take steps to document their rights in that brand.
European Central Bank outsourcing findings give warning to UK financial firms
A recently published newsletter from the European Central Bank’s Single Supervisory Mechanism has revealed just 12% of material outsourcing contracts are compliant with EU outsourcing regulations, as UK financial institutions urged to ensure compliance by an industry expert.