A monumental piece of litigation that has been playing out over the cost of construction work on a major project in Queensland since 2016 highlights the limitations of Australian courts’ use of referrals out of court and its potential to erode the business community’s confidence in the legal system.
Tesla’s Musk snubs India with ‘shock’ China visit. But was it ‘shoddy ethics or simply business?’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk cancelled his meeting with India PM Modi last week, and instead went to China to make progress towards an advanced driver assistance package.
US$1.3 billion Powerball win draws attention to Laos’ ethnic group from China – the Iu Mien people
The winner of the US$1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer, but identifies as a member of the Iu Mien people, a southeast Asian ethnic group with origins in China.
Pension Ombudsman highlights importance of clear fee information
A recent UK Pension Ombudsman (PO) case flags the importance of pension firms providing clear and accurate fee information to savers from the outset. However, the case highlights that it is not the PO’s role to decide whether fees charged are reasonable or fair.
India election: will lower voter turnout make Modi ‘jittery’ and dent BJP’s chances of winning a majority?
Phase two of voting saw a 65 per cent turnout, with heat and complacency of BJP supporters among possible reasons for the lower figure.
‘Silent pandemic’: emotional call by Philippines’ Marcos Jnr against child pornography sparks nationwide soul-searching
Scrutiny cast on internet service providers, lax enforcement and a disturbing culture compounded by poverty.
Australia’s Albanese joins protests against domestic violence ‘epidemic’
At least 26 women have been killed this year – one every four days – according to rights lobby group Destroy The Joint.
‘We need free air con’: Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heatwave, jeepney strike
The move comes days after the United Nations said Asia was warming at a particularly rapid pace, and as Manila recorded its highest ever temperature.
India election: AI deepfakes of Bollywood stars backing political parties swirl as voters grapple with information overload
Videos of actors like Aamir Khan criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi have dominated social media, muddying the political debate and influencing voter decisions.
South China Sea: Philippines denies striking deal with Beijing on disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Calling Beijing’s claim ‘propaganda’, Defence Secretary Teodoro said Manila would never enter into any pact that would compromise its claims in the waterway.