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