The life sciences sector continues to rise in popularity among UK real estate investors, but the increased demand brings with it issues, including a lack of suitable and available space for both start-ups and established businesses, as well as challenges around the suitability of surrounding infrastructure.
South Korea sets new record for world’s lowest fertility rate despite spending billions to stem population slide
Data showed the average number of expected babies for a South Korean woman during her reproductive life fell to 0.72 in 2023 from 0.78 in 2022.
Drunk man in Singapore pleads guilty to punching wife for refusing sex
The 61-year-old also tried to sexually assault his mother, warning her that he would kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.
SFO focus signals greater corruption enforcement risk in the UK
A recent corruption conviction by a jury at Southwark Crown Court highlights how quickly a case can be progressed from arrest to a disposal.
Malaysian central bank calls for higher forex inflows to boost ‘undervalued’ ringgit
The ringgit continues to be battered, a week after falling to a 26-year low against the US dollar.
Planes are full, airfares are high – and AirAsia’s never been more excited
With Southeast Asian aviation experiencing a ‘purple patch’, the Malaysia-based carrier is set to witness its ‘best ever period’, founder Tony Fernandes said. ‘I’ve never been this bullish before’.
Community engagement review poses challenges for Australian renewables
The Australian federal government has accepted recommendations intended to improve community engagement on renewable energy generation, storage and transmission projects in Australia which, once implemented, may significantly impact the renewable energy industry.
Japan’s move to ban crude words to transform prison system dismissed as ‘trivial’, ‘a joke’
The justice ministry is shifting the focus of the prison system from punishment to preparing inmates to become law-abiding citizens when they are released.
Global Impact: ‘Cuddly Grandpa’ Prabowo Subianto claims a victory for all Indonesians, defence minister to succeed Jokowi
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the result of the recent Indonesian election, with Prabowo Subianto set to be the country’s next president, based on quick-count results.
Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
The BRP Datu Sanday was supplying fuel to fishermen near the Scarborough Shoal when it was harassed by Chinese vessels on February 22, the Philippine Coast Guard says.