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Posted on October 31, 2024

South China Sea: how does Philippines’ coastguard measure up against others?

Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam have boosted their naval and coastguard assets as tensions in the disputed waters continue to simmer.

Posted on October 30, 2024

UK Budget: carried interest tax rate increased to 32% with further increases expected from 2026

The tax rate for carried interest will increase from 28% to 32% from April 2025 pending full reform of the regime, Rachel Reeves, the chancellor of the exchequer, announced during today’s Budget.

Posted on October 30, 2024

A week after apology, Malaysian ex-PM Najib fails to end 5-year trial over 1MDB scandal

Court orders former leader to enter a defence over allegations that he took more than US$500 million in bribes linked to state fund 1MDB.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Facebook parent Meta attacks Malaysia’s social media licensing plan

A Meta official on Wednesday called the timeline to apply for a licence ‘exceptionally accelerated’, saying the plan lacked clarity.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Energy infrastructure consent process in Scotland to be reformed

Reforms designed to streamline the process for developers to obtain consent for major new energy infrastructure projects in Scotland have been opened to consultation.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Mother’s car ploughs through school fence in Australia, killing 1

The 40-year-old mother was making a U-turn when she crashed through a fence and into an outdoor table where five children were seated.

Posted on October 29, 2024

Is Indonesia’s ‘big brother’ role in South China Sea dispute a model for the Philippines?

Analysts at a forum urged Manila to strengthen ties with Jakarta to leverage Indonesia’s regional leadership and economic power against China’s claims.

Posted on October 28, 2024

What Irish investment funds might expect from macroprudential regulations

A review of regulations governing liquidity management and leverage is likely to be considered by the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) as it proceeds with plans for the development of a macroprudential framework for the investment funds sector.

Posted on October 28, 2024

India unveils its first private military aircraft manufacturing hub

The Tata Aircraft Complex will produce Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force in collaboration with Airbus Spain.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Chinese flag dispute in Malaysia sparks nationalist backlash, escalating tensions

Chinese flags waved at a festival in Perak state prompted a nationalist counter rally and rekindled concerns over foreign influence.

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