As Malaysia readies for an open access power grid, the country’s energy market needs to be aware of the possible challenges ahead in order to successfully navigate the change.
In Japan, a startup turns ‘Her’ AI dating into reality: ‘she’s become a habit’
Loverse, an app that allows interaction only with generative AI, is the latest in a long line of digital solutions to Japan’s loneliness crisis.
South China Sea: what do Filipinos think about the Manila-Beijing row?
Beijing’s actions have grown more aggressive, Filipinos say, amid concerns for regional stability and fishermen’s livelihoods.
Indian company under investigation for alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of employees
Police in the state of Bihar have made several arrests after a video allegedly showing a young female employee being beaten went viral.
Killing of Philippine eagle sparks calls for tougher laws to save critically endangered bird
Some 392 pairs live in the country’s forests that are also home to indigenous communities who rely on poaching to get by.
South China Sea: Marcos has resisted drastic moves so far, but for how long?
Calls in the Philippines are growing, for measures from building a lighthouse on Second Thomas Shoal to inundating China with litigation.
Consent granted for three major solar farm projects in England
The UK government has signalled its clear intent to drive investment in new renewable energy infrastructure by granting consent for three major new solar farm projects in England, according to experts at Pinsent Masons, which has advised on each of the projects from their inception.
Central Bank clarifies application of Irish Individual Accountability Framework
The Central Bank of Ireland has clarified several points on the application of the Individual Accountability Framework (IAF), which aims to underpin sound governance across the financial sector.
South China Sea: Manila sends vessel to Benham Rise. Is it just a symbolic show of force?
The Philippines has to do more than conduct symbolic deployments, analysts say, noting a constant naval presence was needed especially in the contested area.
Why the US is suddenly going soft on Cambodia
It’s likely a goodwill gesture to Phnom Penh’s ally China, amid shared US-China concerns over the threat of Moscow and Pyongyang drawing closer.
