Many EU operators will soon have to add a “no re-export to Russia” clause in their contracts, as it becomes a legal requirement under tough EU sanctions.
Japan’s central bank raises interest rates for first time since 2007: ‘treading on thin ice’
The move will make loans more costly for consumers and businesses, but banks will be able to earn more money from lending.
Singapore opposition chief Pritam Singh vows to ‘continue duties’ after pleading not guilty to charges of lying to parliament
Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was charged with two counts of lying to a parliamentary committee in hearings involving his party’s former MP Raeesah Khan.
CSDDD clears late hurdle but with watered down terms
Fewer businesses will be subject to EU laws prescribing tighter scrutiny of supply chains than was originally envisaged after late amendments to the proposed new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) were endorsed by law makers.
McDonald’s Malaysia, pro-Palestinian group BDS seek mediation over boycott Israel campaign
McDonald’s Malaysia claims BDS Malaysia slandered its business and implied it had profited from the assault on Palestinians and conspired with Israel.
Cambodia urged to target ‘key figures’ as Chinese scam gangs defy crackdowns in ‘sin city’
Observers say to truly extinguish the criminal operations, Cambodian officials must go after ‘key figures’ protecting the industry dominated by Chinese scam gangs.
Why are more people in India eating millet? Is the ancient grain the flavour of the month?
Nutritionists say millets could help alleviate Indians’ common health problems such as diabetes and undernourishment.
Taylor Sheesh? Drag act in Singapore soothes post-concert blues for some Taylor Swift fans
Filipino Mac Coronel has been impersonating the US superstar since 2017 and performed for a 600-strong audience on the weekend.
Philippines’ Chocolate Hills closure spotlights unclear guidelines for eco-tourism projects
Amid unclear guidelines on the protection of natural attractions in the country, activists fear more developers could gain approval to access protected sites.
Malaysia’s Anwar not so optimistic on breakthrough in MH370 flight mystery amid push to restart search
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a decision on resuming search for the wreckage would be taken soon, but relatives of the missing should not expect any breakthroughs.