Opinion | How South China Sea disputes are uniting Asean states

Nick Ray has spent nearly 30 years in Cambodia, establishing Hanuman Films with his wife Kulikar Sotho and working on productions with Hollywood stars like Angelina Jolie and Daniel Craig. The company has also produced award-winning films like “The Last Reel” and collaborated with major networks like National Geographic and Netflix. Ray encourages Phnom Penh authorities to embrace foreign directors and promote Cambodia's colonial architecture and natural beauty, as they continue to work on projects...

SingPost terminated three senior executives due to irreparably egregious issues, signaling a decisive corporate governance action to strengthen confidence in the board. Past service lapses and fines contributed to the decision, highlighting the importance of credibility in the business. The case emphasizes the need for robust internal whistleblowing processes in companies to address concerns effectively. Full Article

Shanghai-based start-up Agibot, founded by former Huawei recruit Peng Zhihui, has begun mass production of its AI-powered humanoid robots, producing 962 units by December 15. Peng, known for viral inventions like an Iron Man-inspired robotic arm, left Huawei in 2022 to start Agibot, which is backed by investors like Hillhouse Investment and BYD. The move by Agibot intensifies competition in China's robotics industry, with local governments supporting the sector's growth. Full Article

Christian Kimberley-Bowen, former global lead at X, has joined Pinterest as senior global agency lead for Omnicom after spending 11 months at X. He previously worked at Meta for over nine years and will now be based in London alongside Ben Buxton. Soniya Monga was also appointed as vice-president of global agency sales at Pinterest, leading relationships with agencies worldwide under the guidance of Pinterest CRO Bill Watkins. Full Article

Two years ago, Eric, who is autistic, experienced a severe anxiety attack at Jurong East MRT station after forgetting his home keys, leading to a misunderstanding with a passerby and a security guard. A Ministry of Social and Family Development report revealed a decline in positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities, particularly those with invisible disabilities like autism, despite public education efforts. SG Enable highlighted the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities due to...

A recent study by the University of Gothenburg's political science faculty reveals that, for the first time in two decades, closed autocracies outnumber liberal democracies globally. The decline in democracy is most pronounced in the Pacific region, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean, marking a significant shift in political landscapes worldwide. This trend underscores the growing challenges faced by democratic governance and highlights the need for renewed efforts to protect and promote...