Tag: Régulation
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Singapore Must Stand with Retail Investors in Seeking Compensation for Wrongful Losses
Singapore Moves to Protect Retail Investors The past six months have seen a notable shift in Singapore’s stock market sentiment, with renewed attention on investor protection and accountability. After a prolonged lull, regulators and policymakers, led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), have signaled a clear intent: retail investors should have better avenues to…
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KBS Threatens Police Report if Warzone World Championship Proceeds
KBS vows stern action against Warzone World Championship The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has signaled strong enforcement if the Warzone World Championship (WWC) event moves forward as planned. Scheduled for December 6-7 at Stadium Arena 9 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, the tournament has drawn attention from officials who emphasize public safety, legal compliance, and…
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Asbestos Safety Under Threat: Government Move Could Weaken Controls
What the government proposal seeks to change Health and safety officials are scrutinizing a government move that could alter how asbestos risks are managed in workplaces and public facilities. The proposal, prompted by concerns over regulatory burden and enforcement efficiency, aims to streamline how inspections are conducted and how remediation obligations are documented. Critics argue…
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Ryanair’s High-Stakes Clash: War with Europe’s Air Traffic Control
Ryanair Takes on Europe’s Air Traffic Control System Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier by passenger numbers, has escalated its long-running dispute with the continent’s air traffic control (ATC) framework. The airline argues that fragmented, over-bureaucratic European aviation governance is choking efficiency, inflating costs, and delaying flights across borders. The clash comes as travel demand rebounds…
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Australia considers crackdown on doulas after tragic birth deaths
Growing calls for regulation after high-profile deaths Australian health authorities are considering a crackdown on doulas and other unregulated birth workers following a string of tragic deaths among mothers and babies during or after labor. Peak medical bodies have been vocal about the need for clearer standards, informed consent, and safer birth practices as part…
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Fortune Tech Briefing: Apple’s M5 Chip, Aligned Data Centers Deal, and F5 Hack
Apple’s M5 chip accelerates AI workflows Apple unveiled its new M5 system-on-a-chip, promising a leap in AI-ready performance. The company touts over four times the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared with its predecessor, thanks to a redesigned GPU, a more capable CPU, and faster Neural Engine components. The M5 is optimized for AI-driven…
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DTI defers mandatory E-Commerce Trustmark amid online seller concerns
DTI shifts the E-Commerce Trustmark from mandatory to voluntary focus through year-end The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced a major policy reversal on the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, moving from a mandatory requirement to a voluntary program through December 31. The move comes after widespread pushback from online merchants who argued that the trustmark…
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Rising Super Withdrawals for Medical Costs in Australia Draws Consumer and Regulator Scrutiny
Overview: A Growing Trend in Compassionate Super Withdrawals Thousands of Australians are tapping into their retirement savings on compassionate grounds, with the latest figures showing more than $1.4 billion approved for medical, dental, and related expenses in the 2024-25 financial year. This marks another notable rise from prior years and underscores a broad shift in…
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Australia’s Super Compassionate Withdrawals Spark Consumer and Regulator Alarm
Rising Compassionate Withdrawals Spotlight Health Costs and Regulatory Risks Australians have increasingly turned to their superannuation to cover urgent medical needs, with more than 1.4 billion dollars approved on compassionate grounds in the past financial year. The trend, which has persisted since 2018-19, is drawing scrutiny from consumer groups and regulators who fear some arrangements…
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Ketamine in First-Responder Mental Health Care: Promise, Risks, and the Unregulated Landscape
Ketamine and first responders: a new approach to treatment Combining psychotherapy with low-dose ketamine—a dissociative drug historically used for anesthesia—has emerged as a relatively new option for treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress in high-trauma populations. Firefighters, police officers, and military members, who historically face elevated trauma exposure, are among the groups exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy…