The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts said.
Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year.
Ireland updates maternity leave law and restricts use of NDAs
New Irish legislation introduces two profound changes to employment law – allowing an employee suffering from a serious illness to postpone their maternity leave; and materially restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements in certain situations.
Ex-South Korean defence chief, officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists
South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.
Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches pan-Asian rail as buffer for any South China Sea fallout
The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.
Scope of UK Takeover Code to narrow in 2025
Rules that govern takeover bids for many UK businesses are to be narrowed in scope in a move experts said will better align with the expectation of shareholders. The changes to the Takeover Code take effect from 3 February 2025.
Hyundai workers suffocate during car test at South Korea factory, prompting probe
Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber.
Indonesia’s Bali seeks to protect traditional dance by banning erotic version
Several viral videos of Balinese performers wearing revealing outfits and dancing sensuously have forced the authorities to take action.
Cell and gene therapy companies can shape the UK’s industrial strategy
Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), such as new cell and gene therapies (CGTs), offer potentially life-changing health benefits to patients with different types of cancers and rare diseases, but there is growing evidence of the challenges businesses face in developing such treatments and making them accessible to patients.
Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?
While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it.