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Posted on April 28, 2024

‘We need free air con’: Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heatwave, jeepney strike

The move comes days after the United Nations said Asia was warming at a particularly rapid pace, and as Manila recorded its highest ever temperature.

Posted on April 27, 2024

India election: AI deepfakes of Bollywood stars backing political parties swirl as voters grapple with information overload

Videos of actors like Aamir Khan criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi have dominated social media, muddying the political debate and influencing voter decisions.

Posted on April 27, 2024

South China Sea: Philippines denies striking deal with Beijing on disputed Second Thomas Shoal

Calling Beijing’s claim ‘propaganda’, Defence Secretary Teodoro said Manila would never enter into any pact that would compromise its claims in the waterway.

Posted on April 26, 2024

ESG considerations driving food and drink industry acquisitions

Sustainability and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are now more than ever driving strategic acquisitions by food and drinks companies.

Posted on April 26, 2024

JCT D&B contract 2024 clarifies treatment of liquidated damages at termination

The recently published update by the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) clarifies treatment of liquidated damages at termination and brings the new design and build form in line with other contract types used within the UK construction sector, an expert has said.

Posted on April 26, 2024

SFO five-year strategy resets approach to tackling financial crime

The UK’s Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) new five-year strategy marks a significant shift in tone for the agency under the leadership of director Nick Ephgrave, emphasising a reinvigorated and dynamic approach to tackling serious fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Posted on April 26, 2024

Sri Lanka’s Chinese-financed white elephant airport leased to Indian-Russian joint venture

The airport is named after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, who borrowed heavily from China for infrastructure projects that quickly became commercial failures.

Posted on April 26, 2024

Vietnam parliament chief, Vuong Dinh Hue, quits over ‘violations’ in latest leadership upheaval

Vuong Dinh Hue, who had been tipped as a contender for the country’s top post, is the second of Vietnam’s top four leaders to exit in five weeks.

Posted on April 26, 2024

Australia’s proposed merger control reforms will impact future M&A activity

The Australian government’s recently proposed reform of merger control legislation will significantly impact companies undertaking merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in Australia if their proposed mergers are over monetary and market based thresholds that are yet to be announced.

Posted on April 25, 2024

Sydney bishop stabbed during service backs X’s legal case to share video of attack

Musk has accused Australia of censorship, while Australian lawmakers have accused Musk of arrogance and a lack of social responsibility.

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