Student protests across the country underline Prabowo’s ‘blunder and mediocre cabinet’ but are unlikely to ‘rock’ national politics, analysts note.
Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ gets US$150 million boost from Hong Kong battery maker
Gold Peak Technology Group will be the first to use a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking investors’ entry into the special economic zone.
Financial ombudsman to charge claims management companies for bringing complaints
Financial services firms stand to pay lower fees in future where claims management companies (CMCs) bringing complaints on behalf of consumers before a UK watchdog fail with their case.
Young Israelis rile up Thailand’s Pai town with their bad behaviour
Many of these Israeli visitors converging at the northern Thai town have either left the army or are taking a break from the Gaza war.
Germany, India and beyond: is the Philippines building a post-US defence network?
From signing arms deals with India to forging military ties with Germany, Manila is diversifying its security partnerships like never before.
Investigation criticised by court highlights importance of employer fairness and transparency in HR processes
A critical judgement in Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has highlighted the importance of fair and transparent processes in workplace investigations.
Philippine ex-president Duterte faces criminal complaint over ‘joke’ to ‘kill senators’
The complaint, filed by a police major general, says Duterte’s remarks, made to fill vacant Senate seats for his party, could incite violence.
Tariffs, AI potential and cautious optimism on China: Southeast Asia weighs path ahead
Asean must grow its global links and stand together to mitigate effects of external shocks, say panel speakers at ‘China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025’.
Australia’s new Cyber Security Act: what businesses need to know
Australia has its first standalone Cyber Security Act.
Sri Lanka’s first elephant orphanage celebrates 50 years
The orphanage opened in 1975, but Sri Lanka is also now facing a human-elephant conflict in areas bordering traditional wildlife sanctuaries.
