Malaysian smugglers have been running a lucrative business by selling heavily subsidised diesel to Thai buyers for years.
Australian ruling underscores bankruptcy trustees’ need to maintain objectivity
A recent case in Australia has highlighted the importance of bankruptcy trustees being able to demonstrate that they have maintained objectivity in their administration of a bankrupt estate.
France’s Macron ‘suspends’ New Caledonia reform that sparked deadly riots after snap polls called
The reform would have allowed people living in New Caledonia for at least 10 years to vote in local ballots – unfreezing electoral rolls that have gone unchanged since 2007.
Singapore’s Wong and Malaysia’s Anwar say both countries’ ties can be Asean model
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong was making his first official trip to Malaysia since taking office, a day after an introductory visit to Brunei.
PODCAST What the European election results mean for the EU Commission’s policy programme
Mainstream centrists parties held their ground, but victories for right wing parties will give them influence over the EU’s policy direction, spelling trouble for green policies and an increase in protectionist trade policy, says Mark Ferguson.
Philippine flag pledge slammed as ‘repugnant’ with links to Japanese occupation
Civil libertarians say President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s pledge order is a violation of the law covering the use of national symbols.
Indonesian comic gets 7 months jail for blasphemous joke about the name of prophet Muhammad
Aulia Rakhman was found guilty of violating Indonesia’s blasphemy laws after joking about the name of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during a performance.
‘Best-practice’ workplace investigations can help Australian employers avoid potential risks
Australian employers and HR practitioners can ensure workplace complaints and investigations are handled appropriately and avoid potential reputational damage by following certain ‘best-practice’ steps.
India’s Narendra Modi unveils BJP-led coalition cabinet, in signal of policy continuity
Despite the BJP dominance in the cabinet, the coalition means Modi must seek greater consensus in this parliament.
UK food and beverage firms must ensure protection against E. coli outbreak
The current UK E. coli outbreak provides a real-world example of why it is important for businesses in the food and beverage industry to have robust measures in place to protect against, avoid and properly manage incidents, an expert has said.
