EU law impacting what businesses in the real estate sector need to do ensure buildings are energy efficient, decarbonised, and constructed and operated in a sustainable way, was updated in May 2024 when the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) came into force.
India races to build power plants in region claimed by China, which could add to tensions
Sources said India plans to build 12 hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, which it says is an integral part of the country, but China claims it is a part of southern Tibet.
Malaysia arrests 6 ‘Ninja Turtle Gang’ members, seizes tortoises smuggled into the country
This is the second time in a week, that Malaysian authorities seized hundreds of smuggled tortoises and turtles.
Housing targets to be set amidst broader planning reforms
The new UK government will reintroduce mandatory housing targets across each local planning authority in England, new UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.
Singapore approves 16 insect species as food, including grasshoppers, silkworms, crickets
The Singapore Food Agency said “these insects and insect products can be used for human consumption or as animal feed for food-producing animals”.
Fiery deaths of Indonesian journalist, family spark fears over corruption, media safety
Rico Sempurna Pasaribu and three of his family members died in a fire after he wrote about a gambling ring allegedly linked to an army officer.
UK to demand Indian-owned Tata saves jobs at Wales steelworks, minister says
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he and PM Keir Starmer have spoken to Tata over firm’s plan to shut down blast furnaces at the plant – a move that puts 2,800 jobs at risk.
Malaysian TikTokker who faced rape threats found dead in condominium
A minister will meet with TikTok representatives to discuss the governance of the platform following the cyberbullying death of Rajeswary Appahu.
US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by military personnel in Okinawa
US Ambassdor to Japan Rahm Emanuel said he deeply regretted what happened to the individuals, their families and their community, but fell short of apologising.
South China Sea: Philippines to buy more ‘faster, lethal’ fighter jets as Beijing tensions persist
Manila considering US F-16 and Sweden’s JAS-39 for the air force that could help the country project power beyond its territorial waters.