Kamandag 7 marks heightened US interest in troop deployment in the region according to perceived challenges.
Diversified development in Macao presents plenty of opportunities for international talents to thrive
Macao’s rapid economic recovery and industrial diversification have escalated the special administrative region’s need for diverse talents and professionals. The unique blend of heritage zones and state-of-the-art built environment, along with a comfortable living pace, render Macao an ideal place to call home.
CBDCs can replace cash, improve cross-border payments: IMF chief at Singapore fintech event
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says CBDCs can replace cash and improve financial inclusion in places where few hold bank accounts.
Omani Supreme Court allows review of London arbitral award
The Omani Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow a lower court to review the validity of a London-seated International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitral award raises questions about the enforceability of international arbitral awards where disputes involve an Omani party.
South China Sea row to top agenda of Asean defence ministers’ meeting amid China-Philippines clashes
Asean defence ministers to meet in Jakarta to discuss regional challenges, including the rising tensions over the territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines.
Malaysia’s top court reduces first death sentences under new law
All 11 people, including seven death-row inmates, had their sentences reduced to life imprisonment of 30 years each.
Spain legislates for first EU AI Act regulatory sandbox
Businesses will be able to test products and services powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in a new regulatory sandbox that has been provided for in Spanish law – the first such sandbox linked to the EU AI Act.
Nepal bans China’s TikTok for ‘disturbing social harmony’, in move critics say will stifle free speech
Politicians say the move seems to ‘stifle freedom of expression’ in Nepal and call for regulations to counter abuse of social media instead.
Indonesia aims to stop Jakarta from sinking further by curbing groundwater use
The move comes as Indonesia continues to develop the new capital of Nusantara to replace the sinking metropolis.
‘Pray to God’: at least 40 Indian workers trapped in road tunnel collapse
A disaster response official in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand said oxygen was being supplied through the debris after around 200 metres of the 4.5km tunnel came down.