A consortium led by India’s GMR Group has emerged as the front runner to upgrade Manila’s airport under a public-private partnership model, sources say.
Indonesia scraps US$790 million plan to buy second-hand jets from Qatar
The planned purchase garnered controversy when it was announced last year, as lawmakers said the second-hand jets were too old. Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had defended it as necessary.
Indonesia election 2024: Prabowo warns on foreign meddling in frenzied final day of presidential campaigns
Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls spent a frenzied final day of campaigning on Saturday, with front runner Prabowo Subianto using his rally to air grievances about ‘foreign nations’ sowing division.
Japan’s hospitals report more harassment by angry patients, reflecting similar incidents across society
Medical professionals say more patients are showing greater impatience and a lack of respect for the knowledge of doctors and nurses.
Will US-Philippines dialogue only worsen South China Sea tensions?
Washington and Manila are set to hold their latest ‘2+2’ dialogue as the Philippines seeks to build more robust ties and uphold its interests in the South China Sea in the face of a ‘more aggressive’ China.
The importance of a cyber incident response plan
In today’s digital landscape, cyber incidents and data breaches are an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes. Having a robust cyber response plan in place will help to mitigate this risk.
Martyn’s Law to impose ‘extra layer’ of health and safety obligations on employers
Jonathan Cowlan tells HRNews how the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill fits in with UK employers’ existing health and safety obligations
NIS2: Netherlands to miss EU cyber law deadline
The EU’s second Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) will not be implemented in time in the Netherlands, the Dutch government has confirmed.
‘Miracle’: child rescued nearly 60 hours after Philippine landslide
The girl had been among the more than 100 people missing after the rain-induced landslide hit a village in the southern Philippines, killing at least 11 people.
Once reserved for Vietnamese royalty, demand for ‘dragon chicken’ surges during Lunar New Year
Demand for the rare breed of poultry has risen sharply, backed by a growing number of wealthy people in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
