Recent London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) analysis highlights the institution’s cost-effectiveness and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for high-value disputes, an expert has said.
‘More dangerous than Covid’: outrage over Indian corporate leader’s call for 7-day work week
The comments betray a traditional mindset that equates productivity with long hours of work and are ‘removed from reality’, experts say.
Ferries, trains and cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ commuter squeeze
The state neighbouring Singapore is facing logistical challenges, with transport infrastructure stagnating for years.
UK AI action plan provides for shift in regulatory approach
The UK should move to a more centralised system for the regulation of AI if sector regulators fail to sufficiently promote innovation in the way they carry out their duties, a prominent businessman has recommended.
Japan hit by magnitude 6.9 earthquake, followed by tsunami advisories
Public broadcaster NHK TV said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre, reached land within 30 minutes of the quake.
Malaysia urged to boost healthcare funding to spare patients pain of costly private treatment
Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, civil society groups say.
Myanmar junta air strike on market kills 15 civilians, ethnic rebel group says
The junta has been accused of carrying out multiple attacks on civilian targets as it struggles to quell resistance to its 2021 coup.
Thai murder suspect acted out of ‘gratitude’ in Cambodian lawmaker killing
Motorcycle taxi driver and former marine Ekkalak Paenoi confessed to the crime on Saturday after his arrest on Wednesday.
Suspected hitman extradited to Thailand over shooting of Cambodian lawmaker
Thai national Ekkalak Paenoi faces charges including premeditated murder in the death of Lim Kimya in Bangkok.
Drug deaths at Malaysia’s Pinkfish festival spur calls for testing kits at raves
Experts say the risks are heightened by a lack of harm-reduction infrastructure to help festival attendees make informed choices.