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Washington, 19 August 2026 – Disney and its ABC unit have taken the Federal Communications Commission to court over an early review of licences for eight ABC stations,…
Kuala Lumpur, 19 August 2026 – Malaysia’s decision to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, widely known as the UUCA, signals a significant change in how…
Singapore, 18 August 2026 – Singapore is placing a larger share of online-scam prevention on the platforms where criminals first reach potential victims, with new rules covering messaging…
Singapore, 18 August 2026 – Singapore is expanding the role of community care in Parkinson’s treatment through a S$4.48 million programme designed to intervene earlier, keep patients active…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 August 2026 – Malaysia is reopening a debate that has shaped its fiscal policy for nearly a decade: whether a broader consumption tax can…
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, 18 August 2026 – Affin Group and Baiduri Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen banking cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei, building…
Singapore, 18 August 2026 – UOB is creating a senior leadership role focused on Asean and Greater China, reflecting the bank’s effort to capture more trade, investment and…
Singapore, 18 August 2026 – Digital infrastructure platform DayOne has secured a four-year S$530 million green loan to finance a new data centre in Singapore, linking the region’s…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 August 2026 – Malaysia’s online job market softened in the second quarter, with advertised positions declining even as the number of companies posting vacancies…
Seoul, South Korea, 18 August 2026 – South Korea’s youth employment has fallen sharply in sectors most exposed to artificial intelligence, highlighting a labour-market risk that extends beyond…
