Observers say there should be a sound plan to help local workers move to more stable workforces while curbing Pogos-linked illicit activities for good.
Asean top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
Bloc says there is an urgent need to address humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, urges all parties to take ‘concrete action’ to halt conflict.
International AI competition statement signals joint commitment by antitrust enforcers
Competition authorities globally are coalescing in their efforts to understand, monitor, and proactively address competition issues that may arise from rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Singapore Malay film with LGBTQ elements sparks ‘haram’ criticisms, calls for dialogue
Salam Gembira has been slammed by online users as haram, or forbidden in Arabic, even though it was passed uncut with an R21 rating.
South African Public Procurement Bill becomes law
New public procurement legislation in South Africa will help resolve longstanding corruption issues in the construction industry, construction law experts have said.
Has Singapore’s ‘town council strategy’ to hamstring opposition parties run its course?
Settlement of long-running dispute over town council management suggests ‘legal fatigue’ rather than political mileage, analysts note.
Thousands pay respects as Vietnam’s ‘especially outstanding’ leader is buried
Nguyen Phu Trong, 80, led the Vietnam Communist Party since 2011 and oversaw a high-profile anti-corruption drive that swept through the party, police, armed forces and businesses.
New UAE telemarketing rules to ensure businesses operate with transparency and integrity
Companies licensed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marketing products or services through telemarketing – including those located in UAE ‘free zones’ – will need to ensure that they have appropriate processes in place in order to comply with new regulations, an expert has said.
Tiger Brokers’ AI chatbot saves investors time but still comes with inaccuracies
A year after the launch of TigerGPT, investors are recognising the benefits of AI in helping sift through a sea of financial data, according to the company.
GB Energy-Crown Estate partnership may drive removal of barriers to offshore wind deployment
GB Energy’s newly-announced partnership with The Crown Estate will be of interest to the energy industry in the UK’s quest for decarbonisation and security of supply, an expert has said.