Indonesia balks at Apple’s $100m investment plan, seeks better deal
The government wants Apple to look at Indonesia not only as a market for its devices but also as a production base and a part of its global supply chain.
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India Supreme Court transfers 8 NIA cases from Manipur to Assam amid security concerns
A bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan cited the volatile situation in Manipur as the primary reason for the transfer. “The prevailing conditions in Manipur…
Clampdown on Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur sparks debate amid push for tourism dollars
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing cautioned that continuous race and religious controversies will erode international confidence and cooperation.
Fix the system to prevent rape: The Daily Star
The existing justice system for sexual and gender-based violence is deeply flawed. Delays in arrests in rape cases, combined with protracted legal proceedings, place the burden on…
Hanoi follows Beijing in cyber rules
The Southeast Asian nation is now ramping up already tight controls over online platforms with new rules that will require companies to verify the identities of users and share…
Hong Kong’s top court upholds equal rights for same-sex couples in landmark cases
The Court of Final Appeal on Tuesday dismissed appeals from the Department of Justice aimed at preserving policies and laws that discriminate against gay couples in terms of…
Shift in fiscal policy: The Korea Herald
President Yoon’s comments, which directly mention a shift in economic policy, are now interpreted as a sign that the government may pivot to active fiscal spending and push for…
Without justice, social contract between women and state will unravel: Dawn
The blame for an odious state of affairs lies at the door of successive governments who did little to build protective systems, or counter patriarchal narratives. This, alongside…
In Busan, UN talks on plastic pollution treaty begin with grim outlook
From Monday through Sunday, delegates to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee are expected to finalise a legally binding treaty to address plastic…
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned
Developing nations had called for USD 1.3 trillion annually for climate mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage by 2035. But the deal that emerged late on November 22 was a…