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Posted on September 24, 2023

Malaysian police investigate after spycam found in newlywed Chinese couple’s Airbnb room

The device was installed inside a wall power socket in a room of a lodging establishment in Sabah.

Posted on September 23, 2023

Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy: ‘sickening’, Amnesty says

In 2005 Le Van Manh was charged with the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl, but the International Commission of Jurists said police obtained a confession through torture that was relied upon to convict him.

Posted on September 23, 2023

Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party names new leader amid ‘temporary restructuring’

Chaithawat Tulathon, a former political magazine editor, will head the progressive party after Pita Limjaroenrat stepped down earlier this month.

Posted on September 22, 2023

Court of Appeal reinforces strict six-week planning challenge time limit

The Court of Appeal has refused to extend the six-week statutory time limit for challenging a planning inspector’s decision, in a case where the individual had been prevented from filing on the day of the deadline.

Posted on September 22, 2023

Birmingham City Council finances highlight implications of local authority ‘section 114’ report

News that the UK government is set to intervene in the financial problems at Birmingham City Council has again focused attention on the statutory provisions that apply where a local authority in England finds itself in severe financial straits.

Posted on September 22, 2023

Singapore jails man who blackmailed Grindr partners for cash, TV set with threats of sex video leak

While being arrested last year, he bit a police officer on his leg and drew blood, saying the officer deserved to be bitten.

Posted on September 22, 2023

Malaysia’s Johor sultan backs plans for economic zone, solar energy sales between state and Singapore

The plan, currently under negotiation by the two national governments, could also see Johor sell solar energy to Singapore.

Posted on September 22, 2023

Australian High Court: Qantas unlawfully interfered with employees’ future rights

The High Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal from Qantas against Federal Court decisions that it took unlawful adverse action by deciding to outsource its ground handling operations.

Posted on September 21, 2023

Will Japan’s financial sector reforms help Tokyo rival Hong Kong and Singapore?

In New York, PM Fumio Kishida is to outline major plans to entice foreign wealth management firms, looking at the likes of tax, tech, AI and helping female and foreign staff to thrive.

Posted on September 21, 2023

Thailand can’t ensure ‘happiness’ of pandas, critics say as PM Srettha mulls loan from China

PM Srettha Thavisin wants to loan a giant panda from Beijing, but opponents say it won’t be happy in the tropical climate. Instead, Thailand should “take better care of our elephants”.

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