Key Points: Singapore’s Shared Responsibility Framework Comparing scams regulation in Australia, Singapore and the UK China’s Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law Hong Kong’s Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter and Suspicious Account Alert Regime The increased reliance on digital communication and online banking has created greater potential for digitally-enabled scams. If not […]
Read MoreBest Lawyers®, a peer-review publication for referrals in the legal profession, has recognised more than 90 K&L Gates lawyers across the Asia-Pacific region in the 2026 editions of its guides, covering Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Alongside these recognitions, Australian partners Peter McGrath and Simon Moen were recognised with the “Lawyer […]
Read MoreIndigenous Media Zone at UNPFII Takes Place April 21-25 Country Global agnes Thu, 04/17/2025 – 08:21 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image On April 21-May 5, 2025, the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at the UN Headquarters in New York. The annual […]
Read MoreEluid Rugut, a youth agri-champion at the Ban Ki-Moon Centre. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS By Naureen HossainNAIROBI, Apr 17 2025 (IPS) Eliud Rugut comes from generations of farmers, yet his family expected him to move out of their home and pursue another career. He studied economics and started working in business […]
Read MoreA Recap: Expectations for 2025 Versus Reality to Date 2025 began with optimism that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity would continue to increase this year. In Australia and globally, 2024 saw the value of M&A activity increase on the prior year, with many surveys recording cautious optimism for increased deal […]
Read MorePanelists during an event on global unemployment among the youth population, on the sidelines of the ECOSOC Youth Forum on April 15. Credit: ECOSOC By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 2025 (IPS) This year, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum’s theme is “Youth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science […]
Read MoreShare Your Story webinar image agnes Wed, 04/16/2025 – 11:43 Webinar Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goz3ijMzm5U&t=3s webinar date Wed, 04/16/2025 – 11:43
Read MoreIn its first-ever threat assessment of the UK legal sector, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has raised red flags with regards to suspected sanctions breaches involving UK legal services providers since February 2022 (the Assessment). Why Did OFSI Focus on Legal Services Providers? Legal services providers play […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL Soot formation in jet engines poses environmental and health risks, contributing to climate change and atmospheric heating. A collaboration between the German Aerospace Center and Rolls-Royce aims to develop cleaner, low-emission aviation technology. Advanced laser-based tools and simulation software are enhancing the study of combustion processes and […]
Read MoreDespite the global rise in dementia, people living with the condition should continue to enjoy the same human rights as everyone else — including the rights to dignity, autonomy, and participation in decisions about their lives. Credit: Shutterstock By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Apr 15 2025 (IPS) As the world’s population […]
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