The bill seeks to introduce provisions including shielding against foreign influence in designated race-based organisations.
UK data protection law facing scrutiny and reform in 2025
Businesses could see material changes to UK data protection laws in 2025 at a time when the compatibility of those laws with equivalent legislation in the EU will be under scrutiny.
Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ set to spur growth, ‘development gap’ poses risk
The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say.
Singapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown
The measure, which can be imposed for up to 30 days, aims to protect victims from transferring funds to scammers.
Easier visas for Chinese visitors propels Thai tourism to near pre-Covid levels
Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy.
Philippines hosts US immigrant visa processing for Afghans to resettle after Taliban takeover
The Afghans, who worked for the US in Afghanistan qualified for special immigrant visas but were left behind after the US withdrawal.
ESMA consults on new rules for open-ended loan originating funds
New rules being consulted on by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) should help fund managers manage risks from operating open-ended loan-originating alternative investment funds (AIFs), an expert has said.
China-Pakistan ties will continue to hold fast against all weather
Through fatal attacks on China interests in Pakistan and Islamabad’s debt crisis, both countries clung fast to their strategic partnership.
The abandoned Filipino children of sex workers using DNA to find their fathers amid uncertainty
An Australian charity is using DNA to track down fathers of children abandoned by sex tourists in Angeles City, offering hope amid dire conditions.
Head of South Korea Yoon’s security central to blocking corruption arrest
Park Chong-jun was instrumental in rebuffing the attempted arrest of Yoon by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials.
