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.
Southeast Asia’s rice crisis is a ticking time bomb
Ensuring food security for the region and beyond requires urgent action to modernise agriculture, diversify suppliers and strengthen cooperation.
Pakistan militant raid kills at least 4 soldiers
More than 1,600 people were killed in attacks in Pakistan in 2024 – the deadliest year in almost a decade.
Myanmar militia ready to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
The Kayin Border Guard Force are preparing to hand over daily ‘about 500 people including many different nationalities’.
Freezing orders in England and Wales
A freezing order is a court order which prevents a party from disposing of or dealing with its assets. It is therefore an essential tool for those looking to protect assets to ensure those assets are available to satisfy a court order.
Sister of North Korea’s Kim married with children to ‘tall and handsome’ man, defector says
A former North Korean diplomat revealed details about Kim Yo-jong’s marriage and children, shedding light on the secretive life of the powerful sister of Kim Jong-un.
EU drops standard-essential patent reform plans
Plans to reform the legal framework around standard-essential patents (SEPs) have been withdrawn by the European Commission after EU law makers failed to reach consensus on the changes it had proposed.
Indonesia to launch sovereign wealth fund with over US$900 billion in assets
The fund will invest in sustainable high impact projects across sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing.