Historical examples show that the South Asian rivals can navigate their differences when their leaders embrace imaginative diplomacy.
Why universal healthcare needs life support in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia – and beyond
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
Artificial intelligence taking growing role in legal sector
Despite artificial intelligence (AI) making significant inroads in the legal sector, with 82% of lawyers now using or planning to use the technology, it is clear that it is no substitute for human expertise.
Ruling highlights CJEU’s broad approach to jurisdiction clauses
A recent ruling has confirmed the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) broad approach to the lawfulness of jurisdiction clauses applied to member states.
Farm flood funds pledged amidst water pollution regulation ‘disconnect’
Farmers in England are to get increased funding to help them deal with the impact of flooding, but they face regulatory risks when excess water sits on their land, an expert has said.
Could Japan seaweed – eelgrass – be a new supercrop?
Why a chunky, slimy kelp called eelgrass is drawing international attention.
South China Sea: Beijing’s detention of Vietnamese fishermen sparks tensions, challenges Unclos
While China claims the fishermen were illegally fishing in its waters, Vietnam insists they were operating within their rights.
Ireland proposes legal framework for district heating
New investment opportunities can be expected in Ireland’s renewable and waste energy sectors, as the Irish government has approved proposals to develop nationwide district heating networks using low-carbon heat sources such as waste facilities and data centres.
Australia to ban children under 16 from social media: ‘real harm to kids’
The proposed age limit would be among the world’s strictest measures targeting children.
Thai woman acquitted over 2015 Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20
Wanna Suansan was accused of aiding the bombers, but a judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove her connection to the suspects.
