There is broad consensus that a greater degree of regulation of online content is necessary, but the aims of the proposed new Online Safety Bill in the UK could be undermined by a lack of clarity over the way the legislation is to be implemented and enforced.
Singapore lay-offs dip to record low as unemployment falls further
Resident jobless rate fell for the third straight quarter, as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic; non-resident employment formed the bulk of job increases, mainly in the construction sector.
Singapore defends execution of Malaysian Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam: ‘He knew what he was doing’
The city state’s Central Narcotics Bureau and Attorney General’s Chambers issued statements in response to international criticism, defending Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam’s execution on Wednesday.
Indian capital engulfed in smoke after fire in landfill bigger than 17-storey building and 50 football pitches
The site in northern New Delhi is taller than a 17-story building and bigger than 50 football fields; about 2,300 tons of rubbish is dumped there every day; capital is in the midst of a record-shattering heatwave.
France’s Thales under investigation over Malaysia submarine deal linked to ex-PM Najib Razak, denies accusations
French company Thales is charged with complicity in bribery over a sale of submarines in 2010; Najib Razak was Defence Minister when the deal, worth US$1.2 billion, was signed.
CJEU backs Copyright Directive Article 17 platform liability provisions
A legal expert has welcomed a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that the platform liability provisions in Article 17 of the Digital Single Market (DSM) copyright directive are compatible with freedom of expression and information.
Kim Jong-un vows to use nuclear weapons as he speeds up forces
In a parade on Monday night to mark the 90th anniversary of North Korea’s army, the leader pledged to continue with provocative weapons tests and vowed to leave any invading force ‘perished’.
Malaysia 1MDB scandal: backlash as judge who convicted Najib Razak investigated for corruption
The sudden scrutiny of Nazlan Ghazali, a court of appeal judge who presided over the 2020 conviction of former PM Najib Razak on 1MDB charges, has drawn sharp criticism.
FCA warns firms over control of access to inside information
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned firms to ensure that access to sensitive insider information is restricted to only those who require that access in order to do their jobs.
The crowds are back in old Delhi for the first public Ramadan celebration since the Covid-19 pandemic began, and life has returned to its streets
The streets around the Jama Masjid mosque in the Indian capital’s old quarter are thronged with Muslims celebrating the holy month of Ramadan publicly for the first time in three years.