Reports of worker exploitation and accidents threaten a critical minerals deal with the US, driving calls for reform and more oversight.
Malaysia arrests hundreds of suspects in child sex abuse tied to Islamic firm GISB
Police said they had arrested 355 people, including religious teachers, and rescued more than 400 children from care homes run by the group.
Malaysia must tread fine line in EV push amid US-China rivalry, trade tensions: minister
Trade chief Tengku Zafrul Aziz says Malaysia must navigate a balancing act to ensure its EV market is not overtaken by Chinese imports.
‘A better bet’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race
Many in Asia see Harris as a safer choice for navigating complex US-China relations, as ex-president Donald Trump grows ever more erratic.
Global businesses to get GDPR compliance help with new EU SCCs
Confirmation of a forthcoming consultation on new standard contractual clauses (SCCs) will be welcomed by multinational businesses seeking help in importing personal data from the EU in a way that complies with EU data protection laws, an expert has said.
British industry must engage as self-driving car law is passed
Businesses across the automated vehicle sector must actively engage with the Department for Transport through forthcoming formal consultations and informal discussion as the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 becomes law, an expert has said.
European elections should elicit business response
Businesses operating in the EU have been advised to prepare for a change in the political – and policy – landscape ahead of the European Parliament elections due to take place later this week.
Father, daughter from China die after tree falls on car in Malaysia
The visitors were leaving a tourist attraction in Penang when the tragedy struck.
US study on China’s ‘much stronger’ innovation, discounted Apple iPhone 16s: 7 highlights
From the fallout from the Lebanon pager blasts to Bali tightening tourism rules, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Google wins appeal over EU online advertising competition fine
An EU court has upheld an appeal raised by Google over a €1.49 billion fine imposed on the company over online advertising practices.
