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Posted on August 25, 2024

Singapore’s PAP faces housing affordability reckoning in run-up to high-stakes election

With home prices soaring and wallets squeezed, simmering anger over the government’s handling of the housing market threatens to boil over.

Posted on August 24, 2024

Vietnam’s To Lam is ruthlessly cementing control and reshaping the party in his image

Vietnam’s new general secretary has methodically placed loyalists in positions of influence and wielded the security apparatus to eliminate challenges to his authority.

Posted on August 24, 2024

‘Singapore airport slays’ says travel expert rating world’s best – and worst

With plenty of hotels and food options, Singapore’s Changi Airport is ideal for an early flight. The UK’s Stansted? Not so much.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Dutch DPA warns employers of AI data breaches

Organisations should put in place policies with regard to the use of AI tools to guard against the risk of data breaches, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, AP) has warned.

Posted on August 23, 2024

JCT 2024 Standard Building Contract requires consideration of updates to construction contract templates

The Joint Contracts Tribunal’s (JCT) latest editions of its Standard Building Contract suite continue its efforts to update and future proof its suite of contracts, with the aim of meeting the evolving needs of the construction sector, an expert has said.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Singapore ruling highlights employers’ duty to use contractual discretion reasonably

A recent ruling in Singapore involving an employee’s bonus entitlement has highlighted employers’ implied duty to act in good faith even in situations where the relevant employment contract clearly states that bonuses will be determined at the employer’s discretion.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Indonesia’s Widodo faces lawsuit over hijab-removing controversy at Independence Day ceremonies

Indonesia’s president faces a lawsuit after students were pressured to remove hijabs for Independence Day, sparking debate on religious freedom.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Asia’s elderly are climate-vulnerable but they’re not victims

Ageing populations can bring unique strengths to climate efforts. There’s a need for a nuanced look at both their vulnerability and resilience.

Posted on August 22, 2024

UK Supreme Court will hear appeal of recent VAT group decision

The UK Supreme Court has confirmed it will hear an appeal of a recent decision relating to VAT liability on payments made after a business has left a VAT group, which could impact the application of ‘continuous supply of services’ rules.

Posted on August 22, 2024

South Korea’s latest unification effort is just more provocation

The vision of unification South Korea is selling has no room for North Korea or Kim Jong-un’s regime. It is bound to fail.

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