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Manila’s assertive approach contrasts with Hanoi’s “low profile” way of dealing with their respective South China Sea rows, analysts say.

Namal Rajapaksa’s candidacy comes after his father and uncle fell from power in 2022 due to protests over Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

In his book ‘Living the Asian Century’, the veteran diplomat recalls how a bold request led to a stunningly generous donation for his school.

From rising authoritarianism to political instability, unrest throughout the region has intensified alongside shifting alliances.

The location where a company is tax resident is important when determining its liability to corporate taxes.

Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence.

Corporate sponsors of UK occupational defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are increasingly concerned about their ability to access so-called “trapped surplus” from those schemes in cases where the scheme’s assets exceed the amount required to fully secure members’ benefits.

Rappler’s co-founder Maria Ressa, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021, was a vocal critic of former president Rodrigo Duterte and the deadly drug war he launched in 2016.

Analysts say junta lacks capacity and influence to organise fair and free election despite pressure from Beijing to ‘change gears’.

The diversity of the recently appointed Labour cabinet can benefit the country by bringing different perspectives to the government, with this rationale also applicable to businesses across the UK.