Experts say the president’s pledge to pardon officials who return stolen assets threatens the country’s anti-corruption drive.
Singapore warns about meddling over supposed Communist Youth League of China-linked ads
The deleted job offers on LinkedIn list two roles at a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch of the Communist Party of China’s youth wing.
Minister Erick Thohir determined to take ‘sleeping giants’ Indonesia back to Fifa World Cup
The head of the national football body is banking on a top-down approach to put his country in the frame for a trip to the 2026 finals.
Cambodia’s approval of Japanese naval visits signals policy of ‘balancing interests’
The move comes as Cambodia-China ties might have stalled due to Beijing holding up funding for Phnom Penh and concerns about scam centres.
Drug spending study demonstrates disconnected approach
A recent study on the population-health impact of new drugs demonstrates a disconnected economist-driven approach to the benefits that such drugs provide, experts have said.
‘Bit of a joke’: India’s popcorn tax sparks roasting of complex GST system
Social media users slam country’s excessive regulations and high taxation after government’s move to impose three-tier tax on popcorn.
Singapore Post downplays concerns over operational integrity after sacking of top executives
Company says it remains ‘confident of our legal position’ after two of three executives claimed their termination was unfair and ‘without merits’.
FCA proposes admission and disclosures regime for regulating cryptoassets
Further details of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) proposed regulatory regime for cryptoassets have been published in a new discussion paper, covering admission to trading, disclosures and market abuse.
Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’ amid strained ties
Experts say the decline is a result of stricter visa rules and country’s current atmosphere of paranoia that discourages Chinese visitors.
Hong Kong security of payment bill is ‘significant step’ for construction sector
The enactment of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill will enhance the financial stability and efficiency of the construction industry in Hong Kong, an expert has said.