Myanmar’s military regime is reported to have cancelled tenders relating to 26 solar power projects, the majority of which involved Chinese investment.
Embedding financial products and services using APIs can improve customer engagement
Embedding financial products and services within other products and services is a growing area of opportunity for banks, insurers and investment providers.
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says nothing ‘threatening’ in new China maritime deal
Manasseh Sogavare called the leaked memorandum of understanding on maritime investment as a ‘normal bilateral development initiative’ that is yet to be formalised.
What message does Thai army boycott of Lazada send to investors?
The Thai army barred the delivery of goods from Lazada, and its personnel from shopping on the website, following a promotional video seen as mocking the royals. One analyst says it is a bad sign for businesses if volatility can arise from of a video.
EU Data Act raises data protection concerns, say regulators
Data protection regulators have called on EU law makers to place tighter controls on how personal data generated by the use of products and services can be used.
China-India relations: What progress has been made in the unresolved 2 year border stand-off?
Regional military officials have held 15 rounds of talks since skirmishes in 2020 – but none since March. At least 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops have died in clashes in the Indian region of Ladakh.
Philippine election: is Marcos’ win a sign of nostalgia for his father’s strongman rule?
Marcos Jnr’s emphatic victory spotlights the dynastic rule by scions of Asian strongmen such as South Korea’s Park Chung-hee, Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew and Indonesia’s Sukarno.
Court confirms principles required to fortify undertaking in damages in investment fraud claim
A judgment of the English and Welsh Court of Appeal has highlighted the need for a party subject to a freezing order to provide a comprehensive account of their finances if they wish to seek fortification of an undertaking in damages.
Prince Harry to reveal project based on values of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori
The British prince is due to reveal a new project he is involved with in an exclusive interview airing on Māori TV on Monday tonight; presenter Moana Maniapoto is hoping his message will ‘spark a discussion’.
Record number of Filipinos cast votes in Hong Kong for candidates running in Philippine presidential election
Philippine Consul General Raly Tejada predicts 60,000 Filipinos will cast votes in the city, shattering previous record of 52,000 set in 2016.