Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.
South Korea’s central bank vows to stabilise markets amid political turmoil
The Bank of Korea aims to avoid any escalation in volatility of foreign exchange markets following Yoon’s failed martial law decree.
Last ‘Bali Nine’ prisoners back in Australia after 19 years
Five convicted members of the heroin smuggling drug ring were returned from Indonesia, following diplomatic efforts this month.
US starts relocating Marines from Japan’s Okinawa over base grievances
In 2012, the US said it would redeploy 9,000 Marines from the island where communities complain bases are an unfair burden.
Malaysia police retrieve missing Chinese tourist’s body from Sabah diving spot
The body of Zhang Cao, who reportedly travelled alone, was found off Mabul Island in Semporna.
Ireland’s latest Finance Act provides tax clarity for multinationals
Changes signed into law in Ireland last month will be welcomed by multinational enterprises and large Irish domestic companies, because of the clarifications it provides around the operation of Ireland’s ‘minimum tax’ law one year on from its introduction.
Planning reforms promote renewables projects in England
Planning reforms confirmed in England should encourage developers to bring forward plans for more small-scale solar and onshore wind projects, though local politics is likely to continue to dictate how those proposals are received in different parts of the country, an expert has said.
Bill proposed to strengthen critical infrastructure cyber security in Hong Kong SAR
Businesses should review their cybersecurity programmes after the Security Bureau announced a draft bill aimed at strengthening the computer systems of critical infrastructure in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Thai teen, 14, stabs schoolmate to death in a fight
Adolescent violence is not rare in Thailand but fatal cases usually involve rival gangs of older students.
How Philippines is gripped by Alice Guo’s case and its links to Chinese criminals
The case of former mayor Alice Guo has exposed weaknesses of local agencies in dealing with security gaps linked to Chinese crime syndicates.
