The long-awaited guidance for the new corporate criminal offence of “failure to prevent fraud” has been published by the UK government, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to combat economic crime.
Anger, intrigue as Malaysians turn to AI to scrutinise Fashion Valet losses
Malaysians have turned to social media tools to investigate Fashion Valet co-founder Vivy Yusof’s collection of luxury bags and shoes.
Philippines buys 40 fast patrol craft worth US$450 million for its coastguard
The approval for new patrol craft comes as the Philippines faces rising maritime threats in the South China Sea.
UK Budget: inheritance tax reform may free up land for renewable energy projects
The changes to inheritance tax announced in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget mean more agricultural land becomes available for renewable energy projects across the UK, an expert has said.
2 Chinese nationals shot in Pakistan’s Karachi, amid calls for heightened security
The attack has prompted Beijing to demand enhanced security for its citizens amid ongoing militant attacks.
Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng predicts Trump will win US election
Moo Deng’s fruity forecast adds a dash of fun to the election frenzy – leaving voters wondering if the pygmy hippo has called it right.
Action required to address growing risk of ‘biosimilars void’
Data suggests that there is a lack of biosimilar medicines in development which would otherwise be predicted to launch in the years ahead. Market analysts believe this potential deficit constitutes a risk to patient access to affordable innovative treatments.
Can Japan-China talks change course on North Korea’s alliance with Russia?
Meeting aims to address growing security challenges, but analysts say Beijing is unlikely to be able to influence Pyongyang’s actions.
US tech firms warn Vietnam’s proposed new law to hamper social media, data centres
The draft law, being discussed in Vietnam’s parliament, aims to tighten information-protection rules and limit data transfers abroad.
Pakistan watches China-India border thaw with mixed feelings over Kashmir
Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say.
