The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is likely to take a tougher approach to policing non-financial misconduct and ensure that firms reduce employee remuneration, or even apply clawback, where non-financial misconduct is identified, an expert has said.
39 foreigners escape Myanmar online scam centre, cross into Thailand amid trafficking concerns
The foreigners include citizens of Sri Lanka, Nepal, Malaysia, and Russia. The incident highlights the growing problem of online scams in the region.
Malaysian court orders return of Swatch LGBTQ-themed watches
The decision comes after the government banned LGBTQ references on Swatch products, citing concerns about morality and public interest.
Made in Sabah: Malaysia’s indigenous language film Sinakagon to make Netflix debut
The ‘fully Sabah’ production, directed by Timothy Stephen and shot entirely in the Dusun dialect, is based on the legend of the goddess Huminodun.
North American ports must automate or risk losing out to Asia and Europe
While automated hubs in Asia and Europe attract more trade, ports in the US and Canada are mired in inefficiency and recurring labour disputes.
Sri Lanka’s new leftist government sticks within IMF ‘guard rails’
The IMF reached an agreement with the administration of President Dissanayake to continue the four-year loan negotiation last year.
Cafe owned and run by women, for women, in Indonesia’s most conservative province, Aceh
‘Now is the time for change,’ says owner of cafe in conservative Aceh province, where running a coffee shop is seen as a man’s job.
New legal privilege guidance for in-house lawyers in England
Legal advice given by in-house lawyers will, under English law, attract privilege in the same way as legal advice given by any other lawyers, but there are certain issues in-house lawyers should pay particular attention to when considering legal professional privilege, according to new guidance by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6
Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died.
Philippines’ strict visa rules disrupt Chinese businesses and local economy
Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia.
