Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line.
New Saudi Arabia beneficiary owner rules will enhance corporate transparency
The new ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) rules in Saudi Arabia will further enhance business transparency in line with international best practice and drive foreign direct investment into the Kingdom, an expert has said.
English court mirrors Hong Kong SAR approach to seal and gag and third party disclosure orders
A court in England has echoed the approach taken by the courts in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the BVI in relation to the process for hearing applications for seal and gag orders and a third-party disclosure order.
Trump’s defence chief to visit Manila as Typhon system to be deployed at joint drills
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s visit is seen as an important step in strengthening Washington’s alliances in the Asia-Pacific.
GDPR ruling has commercial implications for credit reference agencies
A recent ruling by the EU’s highest court could force credit reference agencies to make changes to their business models.
How ‘America first’ is bringing India and China closer together
With a more transactional US administration in power, India is cautious about bearing the costs and pressures of confronting China alone.
South African case clarifies whether payment certificate issued under government contract is debt or liquid document
The question around whether a payment certificate is considered debt or a liquid document in South Africa arises when dealing with a construction contract that has been entered into with a government department or state-owned enterprise.
Vietnamese ex-surgeon who dismembered mistress gets death sentence
The judges who presided over the case said Danh Son’s murder of the victim was ‘exceptionally brutal’.
‘De-dollar’ diplomacy: Brics focus on alternative currency stirs Trump’s ire
What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.
EU-UK data ‘adequacy’ decisions to get six months extension
Businesses operating in EU countries will get six extra months this year to continue transferring personal data to the UK on the basis of two decisions reached in 2021, under plans outlined by the European Commission on Tuesday.