New regulations aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in new networks that could enhance wireless connectivity, and in innovative new telecoms services that could be delivered via those networks, have been approved in Saudi Arabia.
Partial exemption and VAT recovery for UK businesses
Businesses that make taxable and exempt supplies are referred to as partly exempt, which means that they’re unable to recover all the input tax they have been charged.
SodaStream case: UPC decides on ‘Gilette defence’ for the first time
A carbonating drinks device produced by Swedish company Aarke infringes a SodaStream patent, the UPC Local Division in Düsseldorf has found, granting a permanent injunction in favour of SodaStream in seven UPC countries.
US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter Beijing in South China Sea
The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts said.
Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year.
Ireland updates maternity leave law and restricts use of NDAs
New Irish legislation introduces two profound changes to employment law – allowing an employee suffering from a serious illness to postpone their maternity leave; and materially restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements in certain situations.
Ex-South Korean defence chief, officials accused of THAAD data leak to China, activists
South Korea’s state auditor alleges that the former officials disclosed the details in a bid to slow down the full deployment of THAAD.
Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches pan-Asian rail as buffer for any South China Sea fallout
The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.
Scope of UK Takeover Code to narrow in 2025
Rules that govern takeover bids for many UK businesses are to be narrowed in scope in a move experts said will better align with the expectation of shareholders. The changes to the Takeover Code take effect from 3 February 2025.
Hyundai workers suffocate during car test at South Korea factory, prompting probe
Police and the labour ministry are investigating the incident, which reportedly involved suffocation in a testing chamber.