Mention of defence exchanges in Dili and Beijing’s new comprehensive strategic partnership prompted Australian politicians to voice concerns about the pact.
Microplastics sales ban requires supply chain review
Product manufacturers should review their supply chains ahead of an upcoming EU ban on the sale of goods that release microplastics into the environment when used, an expert has said.
US allows Samsung and SK Hynix to expand their chip plants in China in key concession to South Korea
US concession means Hynix and Samsung can import advanced American machinery that would otherwise be prohibited from entering China.
Why Singapore, Seoul and Japan are defying the real estate downturn
Singapore’s housing market and South Korea’s grade A office market are outperforming most others. Japan, meanwhile, is benefiting from efforts to relocate supply chains away from China.
UK man missing, 2 Thais, 1 Cambodian killed in Israel-Hamas violence
Security has been stepped up in parts of Europe, with some Palestinian supporters there taking to the streets to celebrate the Middle East conflict.
Malaysia records more haze-hit areas with unhealthy air quality readings
Malaysia has recorded unhealthy air quality readings in 15 areas as it steps up measures to deal with the worsening haze.
In eastern Japan, 4 hikers die near mountain trail after distress call
The hikers, aged 65-79, likely lost their way along the route leading to and from the 1,896-metre peak in Nasu, police say.
Singapore’s air quality worsens to ‘unhealthy’ levels amid Indonesia’s denial of causing haze
Seven Indonesian provinces have declared a state of emergency for land and forest fires, but the country denies haze from Indonesia had spread to other countries.
Further progress on Taiwan offshore wind projects
Five developers have signed administrative contracts with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) on three planned offshore wind projects.
UAE consumer protection regime revamped
Businesses operating in the UAE should familiarise themselves with recent changes to consumer protection laws – and consider the extent to which they need to update their policies and practices.