AI that’s been trained on English, and not one of Southeast Asia’s hundreds of different languages, “will perhaps not meet the requirements of Singapore."
CY Leung warns against DAB scheme to sell Hong Kong property to mainlanders
Ex-Hong Kong leader says proposal by city’s largest party to allow direct remittance for home purchases not in residents’ best interests. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IPC Court affirms defects in trademark rights transfer to assignees
Julia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the implications of a ruling confirming that assignees inherit both rights and defects, even in cases involving an unsettled ... ( read original story ...)
Maldives introduces its first-ever Investor Visa Program for foreign nationals
Maldives plans to launch an Investor Visa Program. Foreign nationals can gain residence by investing in real estate. The government aims to diversify the economy and attract investors. Henley & ... ( read original story ...)
Minor Hotels names general manager of first Tivoli property in Oman
Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has named Cristian Nannucci as general manager of the Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026. Nannucci will oversee ... ( read original story ...)
U.S citizen killed in Syria sectarian violence alongside 6 Druze family members
An American citizen from Oklahoma was killed along with six male relatives during the sectarian violence that erupted last week in Syria ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan, Canada Explore Opportunities for Stronger Bilateral Ties
“Kazakhstan is Canada’s most important trading partner in Central Asia. Bilateral merchandise trade totaled $500 million in 2024, representing a 35% decrease from 2023, mainly due to fluctuations in ... ( read original story ...)
The Hidden Costs Of Buying Property In India: What Homebuyers Should Know
By Pawan Kumar Agarwal Buying a home in India has long been a symbol of financial success and security. For most Indians, it’s more than just a transaction—it’s the realisation of a lifelong ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines flooding displaces thousands as new storm threatens
Heavy flooding inundated the Philippines' capital on Tuesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and schools and government offices to shut, while a fresh storm brewed off the coast.
Philippines set for first coal power decline in 17 years amid rising LNG use
The Philippines is on track for an annual decline in coal-fired electricity output for the first time in nearly two decades, an analysis of market and government data showed, driven by rising ...