Introduction Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, has created many internal applications to support its diverse range of internal and external business needs. Authentication and authorisation serve as fundamental components of application development, as robust identity and access management are essential for all systems. We recognised the need for a centralised internal system to manage access, […]
Continue ReadingIn line with the EU’s Industrial Carbon Management Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation yesterday, specifying the identification and calculation rules that apply to European oil and gas producers required to provide new CO2 storage solutions by 2030. Based on this Delegated Regulation, the Commission has today adopted […]
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Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will receive the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Together with the Chairperson of the African Union and Minister of External relations of Angola, Tete António, ministers will gather in Brussels for the European Union-African Union (EU-AU) ministerial in Brussels. Commissioner for […]
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Introduction For early-stage startups, securing funding, navigating regulations, and obtaining essential business licenses can be daunting. While larger corporations often have the financial strength to absorb high licensing fees and bureaucratic complexities, startups with limited resources must be strategic about where and how they establish operations. Contrary to misconceptions, many low-tax jurisdictions, often perceived negatively, […]
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Just a few years ago, South Africans paid a hefty price to keep their money safe, shelling out between $2 to $5 as monthly account maintenance fees and 50 cents in transaction fees – equivalent to 1.5% of the average person’s monthly income. With the country’s big five banks controlling 95% of the market, there […]
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“Today will be crucial. Truckloads of lifesaving aid finally on move again,” said top UN aid relief coordinator Tom Fletcher. Hours earlier and in a major development, 198 trucks entered Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south of the enclave, carrying nutrition supplies, medicines and wheat flour. Announcing the news online, Mr. Fletcher […]
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The United States and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining communication following a diplomatic call between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell on Thursday. According to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, both sides exchanged views on key issues, though specific details were not […]
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The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, effective for the 2025–2026 academic year, and has required current foreign students to transfer or face losing their legal status. This decision affects approximately 6,800 international students, or 27% of Harvard’s enrollment .(Reuters) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of fostering violence, […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Cambodian authorities to immediately release Ouk Mao, a local environmental journalist detained on May 7 in Sihanoukville while reporting on illegal deforestation and land grabs. Mao, known for his investigations into environmental crimes in Stung Treng province, was reportedly arrested by three plainclothes officers in an […]
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The Trump administration’s recent actions against Harvard University have sparked significant controversy and legal challenges, raising concerns about political interference in academic institutions. Background In April 2025, President Donald Trump suggested on his Truth Social platform that Harvard University should lose its tax-exempt status, alleging that the institution was promoting “political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting […]
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