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The Philippine Congress has given its approval to a new law that is expected to speed up the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines in the Philippines by protecting the drug companies that make them from most lawsuits.The Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Act was passed by both the Senate, in a 22-0 vote, and the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now expected to be signed into force by President Rodrigo Duterte.The development follows the news last week that deliveries of 117,000 vaccine doses…

A Brexit lobby group and an insurance provider breached UK regulations when they sent marketing content within newsletters to individuals who had not consented to receiving that material, a UK appeals tribunal has confirmed.

Singapore’s central bank on Tuesday said regular surveillance of the country’s US$2 trillion banking system showed Myanmar companies and citizens did not have “significant funds” in the city state.The announcement came as the government – under fire for its links to Myanmar’s military – attracted renewed pressure over foreign reserves purportedly deposited in the island nation.In a statement issued “in response to media queries”, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) also said that it…

After a year of political turmoil, economic struggle and coronavirus-induced lockdowns, Malaysia is poised for the endgame of its fight against Covid-19 as it kicked off a first round of vaccinations on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin among those receiving a shot.The premier’s Perikatan Nasional coalition, which came to power via political coup, is close to the end of a first year in government that has been marked by deep internal dysfunction and threats to its hold on power,…

A booming gaming market, coronavirus-related restrictions on major sporting events, and growing media interest has driven increased interest in e-sports sponsorship.

Myanmar authorities used water cannons and chased after anti-coup protesters on Monday as tens of thousands swarmed the streets across the Southeast Asian country, despite warnings from the junta that its patience for demonstrations was wearing thin.Late on Sunday, state-run broadcaster MRTV broadcast a statement in Burmese with English subtitles, saying that “protesters are now inciting the people, especially emotional teenagers and youths, to a confrontation path where they will suffer the…

If an organisation is responsible for a data breach in Germany it can face not only regulatory fines but also potential claims for damages from those affected.

Malaysia on Monday faced calls to halt the deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals weeks after a military coup, with the United States the latest to voice concerns.The migrants, who include members of vulnerable minorities, are set to be repatriated on Tuesday aboard three vessels sent from Myanmar, where the military seized power on February 1. The ships arrived at the weekend and docked at a naval base at Lumut, on Malaysia’s west coast.The US embassy in Kuala Lumpur said it had expressed…

The Chinese embassy in Cambodia has urged its citizens to comply with local coronavirus control rules after an outbreak among Chinese nationals in the country.“Chinese nationals must strictly follow the pandemic control rules of the Cambodian government,” the embassy said.“Anyone with relevant symptoms must go to hospital, rather than hide it. Those diagnosed must cope with the government requirement for treatment in isolation and honestly report their close contacts.”The warning came after…

A demand by the Philippine government that the United States quadruple its aid to Manila in exchange for allowing US troops to operate in the country may have shocked Washington, but some experts think the country’s strategic position in the South China Sea justifies the price tag.Following recent bilateral talks aimed at sealing a new Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the two countries, President Rodrigo Duterte put the US on notice that if it wanted a deal it would “have to pay”.“It’s a…