President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy.
Indonesia seeks a Chinese solar boom in the shadow of US tariffs
With billions of dollars in Chinese pledges and regulatory reforms, Jakarta is betting big on solar – with a weather eye on US trade policy.
Industry guidance could support UK pensions investment plans, say experts
The UK government has been called on to provide guidance to those administering UK pension schemes, to help them meet their fiduciary duties when investing pension funds in projects designed to catalyse the UK economy.
Doing business in the UAE: distribution of products without a local agent
The UAE Commercial Agencies Law (Federal Law No. 3 of 2022) gives global companies a unique opportunity to distribute their products in the UAE without the need to appoint a local agent, enhancing the UAE’s reputation as a business-friendly hub for international trade.
CMA prepares for revamped UK consumer protection regime
Businesses active in the UK should take note of, and may wish to participate in, the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) public consultations on draft guidance that explain how strong new consumer protection enforcement powers and expanded consumer rights may apply in practice, experts have said.
Will Indonesia’s plan to restrict children’s access to social media succeed?
While many support the policy and say it should also limit screen time, others are concerned about implementation and data privacy.
Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’
Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke at a meeting of Asean digital ministers where she called for region-wide efforts to fight online scams.
UK Football Governance Bill approaches biggest test in parliament
The UK government’s pending Football Governance Bill should have a smooth passage to become law before summer if it passes the next major test in parliament.
Could Trump finally call off the cold war with China?
Unbounded by traditional American exceptionalism, Trump could reframe deal-making with adversaries as a strength rather than a weakness.
What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid in Malaysia and the existence of a royal ‘decree’
The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government.