Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Khalid Al-Falih has approved the executive regulations of the country’s new Investment Law, which experts say will enhance transparency and encourage investment in the country.
Sorrow in Japan as 4 pandas prepare for China return amid ‘panda politics’ accusations
With the animals’ return in June before the expiry of a loan agreement, Japan will be left with just two pandas at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo.
Singapore student arrested after cutting teacher with a penknife
The teacher is recovering after receiving medical attention, while police are investigating the incident.
EU standard-essential patent reforms could be resurrected
New EU legislation aiming to improve standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing and reduce related disputes could yet be introduced in some form, despite initial attempts at reform failing, according to a senior EU official.
North Korea’s Ukraine war admission fuels Kim-Putin Moscow summit speculation
Until recently, neither Moscow nor Pyongyang had admitted to North Korea’s involvement in the conflict.
Singapore election: race, foreign meddling hot topics with hot seats too close to call
Singapore’s election sees cost of living and foreign interference take centre stage as PM warns against weakened government amid tight races.
Navigating breaches of technology and commercial contracts
With new and evolving technologies continuing to shape modern commerce and global businesses, a complex network of commercial and technology agreements is what makes things work behind the scenes.
Inside the abusive world of Japanese nursing: ‘violence was common’
Japan’s nurses hope a high-profile case will finally force change in their abusive workplaces.
As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces
China’s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.
Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy
Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.