A High Court ruling ordering the chief executive of a Russian industrial giant to hand over documents underlines that senior executives may not be able to distance themselves from information within their company when it comes to disclosure in litigation, according to experts.
China and South Korea find a new shared bond: their rapidly ageing societies
China and South Korea have had a turbulent relationship over the past few years as they compete across a range of hi-tech industries. But the two countries now appear to be bonding over a shared challenge: their rapidly ageing societies.
The issue has featured on the agenda of several meetings between President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in recent months, with the leaders pledging to work together to deal with the economic changes being wrought by their nations’ low…
Philippines’ Sara Duterte throws hat in the ring for 2028 presidential run
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday she will run for president of the archipelago nation of 116 million in 2028.
Duterte, who is embroiled in a bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was impeached last year only to see the country’s Supreme Court throw the case out over procedural issues.
“I offer my life, my strength and my future in the service of our nation,” she said in announcing her candidacy. “I am Sara Duterte. I will run for president of the…
Scotland’s pre-election period should be approached with pragmatism
The forthcoming Scottish election will be one of the most important votes in its parliament’s short history – but also runs the risk of leaving key decisions with significant impacts for businesses and development on hold under a guise of sensitivity.
Singapore aims to woo US singles with ‘aunties, not algorithms’ matchmaking push
Can a dose of old-fashioned matchmaking sell a destination?
Singapore’s tourism board is betting it might, inviting US-based singles to be paired by “aunties” for a chance to win a four-night trip in a campaign marketers see as an attempt to soften the city state’s reputation for efficiency and order with a touch of warmth and human connection.
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, Singaporean actress Tan Kheng Hua and astrologer-matchmaker Aliza Kelly have been chosen to front the “Aunties, Not Algorithms”…
Indonesia’s capital is drowning in waste: ‘the smell is awful’
Garbage-choked streets, overloaded landfills and the fear of trash avalanches haunt Indonesia’s capital region, as the world’s most populous metropolis grapples with a waste crisis.
Jakarta and its satellite cities, known collectively as Jabodetabek, are home to 42 million people and produce up to an estimated 14,000 tonnes of waste daily.
That has placed increasing strain on the eight or so landfill sites that serve the region, which are now all close to or entirely full, according to local…
‘Tailored rules’ for AI chatbots ‘would add to Online Safety Act complexity’
Bringing AI chatbots within the scope of the UK’s Online Safety Act would likely require tailored rules that would add further complexity to legislation that is already too prescriptive, a technology law expert has said.
Western pressure on Russian oil trade brings Indonesia into focus
As Western pressure tightens on traditional buyers of Russian crude, analysts say Indonesia’s status as a fast-growing net oil importer with limited fiscal headroom could position it as a potential new market for Moscow’s discounted supplies.
But any shift towards Russian barrels would carry diplomatic risks, they add, particularly as Jakarta seeks to conclude sensitive trade negotiations with Washington and avoid complicating ties with the US and its allies.
Indonesia has already come under…
Hundreds of Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head: ‘enough is enough’
Hundreds of black-clad Malaysians gathered in the capital on Sunday, calling for the arrest of anti-corruption chief Azam Baki after reports alleged he had improper shareholdings and that abuse of power took place in the commission he leads.
The crowd of mainly young people waved black flags and placards as they assembled outside a shopping centre in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, with a major road temporarily shut to accommodate the demonstration.
“We are gathering because the dignity of the law…
Indonesians weigh peril and promise of life in Jakarta – the world’s most populous city
Indonesia’s capital is now officially the world’s most populous city, but for many among the 42 million people who call the greater Jakarta metropolitan area their home, the ranking is less a badge of honour than a symbol of endurance.
Jakarta overtook Tokyo late last year under new UN criteria that also factor in the city’s wider metropolitan area, moving it to the top of the global rankings by population.
For its residents, the title reflects the harsh realities of daily life – perpetually…