As Asean chair, Malaysia and its prime minister face the daunting challenge of bridging deep divides over critical regional issues.
Irish data protection authority fines LinkedIn €310 million for GDPR breach
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined LinkedIn for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when processing personal data of its registered users for marketing and analytic purposes.
Tesla pushes for self-driving vehicles on EU roads by early 2025
The landscape of self-driving vehicles in the EU and the UK is rapidly evolving, with Tesla recently announcing hopes to introduce full self-driving technology to European roads by early 2025.
New local ownership requirements for mining companies in Mali
Mining operators and service providers need to comply with the new ‘local content’ requirements in the Republic of Mali. Failure to do so will mean companies will not be able to participate in the West African country’s mining industry in the future.
Ukraine war: what does North Korea gain by sending troops to Russia?
The US, South Korea and Ukraine say North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as analysts warn of an escalation in the Ukraine war.
Indonesia’s Prabowo holds military-style retreat to ‘galvanise’ new ministers
Cabinet members wear camouflage uniforms and camp in luxury tents on a hill around a military academy in Magelang.
Football Governance Bill reintroduction as clubs must prepare for new regime
“Strengthened” legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England has been reintroduced into parliament, following the change of government in July, with clubs urged to prepare for the new regime.
Australia’s WiseTech CEO Richard White steps down amid sex scandal
The saga has cost the software provider billions and shaken Australia’s reputation for strong corporate governance.
‘We can’t risk it’: Malaysian doctors denounce alleged plan to cut rest hours
A purported leak from the health ministry saying anaesthesiologists may no longer be eligible for time off after long shifts has sparked outcry.
Digital advancement at forefront of UK immigration law developments
Digital advancement including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and biometric recognition are at forefront of new border security and immigration measures in the UK.
