A recent ruling in Singapore involving an employee’s bonus entitlement has highlighted employers’ implied duty to act in good faith even in situations where the relevant employment contract clearly states that bonuses will be determined at the employer’s discretion.
Indonesia’s Widodo faces lawsuit over hijab-removing controversy at Independence Day ceremonies
Indonesia’s president faces a lawsuit after students were pressured to remove hijabs for Independence Day, sparking debate on religious freedom.
Asia’s elderly are climate-vulnerable but they’re not victims
Ageing populations can bring unique strengths to climate efforts. There’s a need for a nuanced look at both their vulnerability and resilience.
UK Supreme Court will hear appeal of recent VAT group decision
The UK Supreme Court has confirmed it will hear an appeal of a recent decision relating to VAT liability on payments made after a business has left a VAT group, which could impact the application of ‘continuous supply of services’ rules.
South Korea’s latest unification effort is just more provocation
The vision of unification South Korea is selling has no room for North Korea or Kim Jong-un’s regime. It is bound to fail.
Settlements enforceable as arbitral awards in South Africa
Businesses that agree to formally settle their disputes via agreement can enforce the terms of those settlement agreements before the courts in South Africa if those agreements have been endorsed by an arbitrator.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin swears loyalty to monarchy after police probe
Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned the palace’s decision to invite Anwar Ibrahim to be Malaysia’s prime minister instead of him in 2022.
Australia approves US$13.5 billion solar project to power Singapore via undersea cable
Sun Cable, the company behind the initiative, said electricity supply is expected to begin in the early 2030s.
Philippine military steps up security, loyalty protocols to prevent data leaks to adversaries
The military says it is working to boost coordination with US, and has raised staff salaries and strengthened training on cybersecurity threats.
UK structures and buildings allowances
A 3% structures and buildings allowance (SBA) is available in the UK for expenditure on the purchase, construction or renovation of non-residential buildings and structures.
