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take note of, and may wish to participate in, the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) public consultations on draft guidance that explain how strong new consumer protection enforcement powers and expanded consumer rights may apply in practice, experts have said.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.
How AI can deliver cheaper, more effective compliance as regulation proliferates
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping companies get their arms around the fast-growing range of regulation they face and is becoming an essential way for them to make their compliance more consistent, more efficient and more effective.
Martial law, memes and mayhem: the rise and fall of South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol
Once a celebrated anti-corruption crusader, on Wednesday Yoon became South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested.
Is Indonesia’s Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say.
