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Month: May 2024

Posted on May 11, 2024

1 dead in suspected Indonesia tiger attack, hunt ongoing

The victim, 26, was found dead at a plantation in Riau province on Sumatra island with wounds indicating a tiger attack.

Posted on May 10, 2024

OK Lim, founder of Singapore oil trading firm, Hin Leong, convicted in US$112 million HSBC cheating case

OK Lim faced charges of cheating HSBC Holdings and instigating a Hin Leong employee to forge documents, according to a newspaper report. The charges involved a total of US$111.7 million.

Posted on May 10, 2024

Are US-China ties in ‘challenging environment’ the biggest test for Singapore’s next PM Lawrence Wong?

Singapore’s unwavering stance that is neither “pro-China” nor “pro-US” is a way of insulating itself from internal and external pressures, analysts say.

Posted on May 9, 2024

Federal Court of Australia imposes $4m penalties for ‘calculated’ wage theft

Emma Lutwyche tells HRNews about the successful prosecution of a restaurant chain guilty of systematic wage theft and falsification of records

Posted on May 9, 2024

Indonesia grants license to Musk’s SpaceX unit Starlink, to provide internet to remote areas

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite company has been granted business licences to operate in Indonesia, a senior communication and information ministry official said on Thursday.

Posted on May 9, 2024

UK businesses should train HR professionals on IR35, says tax lawyer

Penny Simmons tells HRNews about the make-up of IR35 training for HR professionals to help the business comply with the off-payroll working tax laws

Posted on May 9, 2024

Dutch web-scraping guidance warns businesses of GDPR breach risks

Recently issued guidance from the Dutch data protection authority on web-scraping may impact the business model of information services providers and cause concern for those who rely on those services for a wide range of purposes, an expert has said.

Posted on May 9, 2024

Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘The Beach’ suffers water shortages after Thai heatwave

A deadly heatwave that has sent temperature records tumbling across the region in recent weeks – as well as a prolonged spell of low rainfall – has seen reservoirs run low.

Posted on May 9, 2024

High Court casts doubt on South Africa tender scoring system’s constitutionality

A recent ruling from the High Court in South Africa highlights the gravity of the legal duty placed on legislators, the executive and the judiciary to conduct their public procurement duties in a fair, equitable and transparent manner, in line with the country’s constitution.

Posted on May 9, 2024

First Irish ‘DMAP’ supports ‘next phase’ of offshore wind development

A new plan set out by the Irish government can drive “the next phase” in the growth of Ireland’s offshore wind industry, an expert in energy projects has said.

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