An independent adviser to the UK government has shared a blueprint organisations can follow to win people’s trust over the processing of their health data and begin to reverse the trend of growing ‘opt outs’ from beneficial medical research and other healthcare initiatives.
New Zealanders seek jobs overseas in record numbers as recession bites
If more New Zealanders were to stay overseas for a long time, it could lead to a demographic timebomb at home, economists warn.
Consumer duty presents opportunity for increased communications with customers
Financial firms regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must consider whether their communications with customers constitute direct marketing or regulatory communications to ensure they are complying with the correct set of rules.
‘Super Rich in Korea’ star David Yong granted US$759,000 bail in Singapore, faces fresh fraud charge
Bail conditions for Singaporean businessman include electronic tagging, curfew from 10pm to 6am, and weekly meetings with his investigation officer.
South Korea’s new offshore wind roadmap to enhance renewable energy efforts
South Korea’s wind bidding roadmap will help enhance the country’s efforts in expanding renewable energy distribution as well as strengthening its supply chain, according to experts in energy project investment. The Offshore Wind Power Competitive Bidding Roadmap was recently announced by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE).
Hong Kong should approach South Lantau project with purpose
From Bali’s resorts to Beijing’s countryside attractions, other ecotourism sites provide useful templates for developing South Lantau.
Days of the Philippines’ dependence on the US are numbered
Instead of aligning with one superpower against another, the Philippines is bent on enhancing its own strategic agency in world affairs.
UK employers urged to ensure smooth digital immigration status transition
UK employers may benefit from working with their employees with biometric residence permits (BRPs) to ensure a smooth transition to digital immigration status, otherwise known as eVisas, an expert has said.
Japan urged to provide earthquake tips to tourists amid surge in travel cancellations
The call by Japan’s travel industry comes after a 7.1 earthquake off Kyushu triggered fears of a far larger quake in the Nankai Trough.
Thailand races to stop 100 cargo ships with toxic waste from reaching its shores
A US-based non-profit that tracks toxic trade, last week informed Thailand that containers it believes are filled with potentially harmful electric arc furnace dust were heading its way.