For several years, many industrial players have shown a high level of interest in carbon-free and low-carbon hydrogen.
Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin orders probe on ‘Betflix’ raid at No 2 police officer’s house
Thailand’s government has ordered an investigation over the “Betflix” raid at the house of the country’s No 2 police officer.
South China Sea: Philippines aims to ‘take control again’ of shoal from China amid rising tensions
The Philippines will “take control again” of a contested shoal occupied by China and step up coordination across agencies.
FCA expects boards to drive good outcomes for insurance customers
UK insurers have been advised to embed regulatory requirements into their organisational culture to ensure they meet the increasing expectations of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
‘We want justice’: Philippine WWII rape victims of Japanese troops make final bid for reparations
‘In our last moments alive, I hope we can still receive the reparations for what we suffered.’
Indonesia set to protect small traders as Widodo says social media ‘not a platform for business’
Indonesia is set to unveil new rules to curb social media’s expansion in its e-commerce market in a move to protect small local businesses.
NSW budget: less flash but still some cash for infrastructure and energy
New South Wales’ (NSW) Labor government has released its budget for the 2023-24 financial year, forecasting a deficit of A$7.8 billion (US$5bn) for the period, with the budget expected to return to a surplus of A$844 million in the 2024-25 financial year.
South China Sea: Philippines slams Beijing’s fishermen-blocking ‘floating barrier’ in Scarborough Shoal
The Philippine coastguard said the blockade was ‘depriving locals of their fishing and livelihood activities’.
Malaysian police investigate after spycam found in newlywed Chinese couple’s Airbnb room
The device was installed inside a wall power socket in a room of a lodging establishment in Sabah.
Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy: ‘sickening’, Amnesty says
In 2005 Le Van Manh was charged with the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl, but the International Commission of Jurists said police obtained a confession through torture that was relied upon to convict him.
