Ong faces one charge of abetting a public servant to obtain valuable gifts and another of obstructing justice.
Philippine defence chief urges tougher anti-espionage laws to tackle national security threats
Analysts say an amended law will strengthen detection and prosecution capabilities in peacetime, but politics could be a roadblock.
EU fund naming guidelines risk further uncertainty for investors
Recently published European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines regulating the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability related terms in fund names will have a significant impact on the investment market.
Japan calls Russia’s denial of alleged airspace intrusion ‘extremely regrettable’
Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels.
Indonesia’s move to rehabilitate Suharto reopens wounds, draws condemnation
Indonesian legislators have removed the dictator’s name from a corruption decree and proposed to award him a national hero status.
OFSI shows willingness to impose strict liability Russia sanctions penalty
A recent fine imposed by the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) demonstrates the regulator’s power and willingness to issue a monetary penalty on a ‘strict liability’ basis, an expert has said.
India gains ‘advantage’ over China as Sri Lanka’s new leader seeks to balance ties
New leader Dissanayake is a ‘practical nationalist’ who is likely to factor India’s security concerns into his foreign policy, analysts say.
Driver who fled Thailand school bus blaze that killed 23 arrested
The driver told investigators he ran away because he panicked. Victims of the fire were still being identified on Wednesday.
New English court rules will encourage settlement of litigation
New court rules in place from 1 October could lead to judges in England and Wales more frequently ordering parties to disputes to try to resolve them out of court.
At 81, she almost became South Korea’s Miss Universe
Choi Soon-hwa missed out on the crown at the beauty pageant in Seoul on Monday – but did take home the ‘best dresser award’.