Hong Kong Govt. Releases 10-Year Housing Plan for Balancing Supply & Demand
The Hong Kong Government has published a comprehensive 10-year housing supply plan, both private and public, aiming to meet the needs of a growing population.
Legislation
Hong Kong Govt. to Accelerate Environmental Policies for a Greener Future
The 2023 Policy Address in Hong Kong highlights the need for the government to progress policy implementation and legislation to address the climate crisis.
MinLaw, MSF: Family Justice Reform Bill to Streamline Court Proceedings
The Family Justice Reform Bill was introduced for first reading in Parliament in a bid to help families in distress and expand litigants' access to justice.
What to Know About Thailand's Gender Equality Act of 2015
Thailand's Gender Equality Act is the first national legislation in SEA that focuses on protecting individuals against discrimination due to gender expression.
New Clause Presumes Tenants Guilty of Littering Unless Proven Otherwise
Under a proposed clause, owners or tenants of a unit believed to have committed a littering act will be presumed guilty of the act until they prove otherwise
Singapore’s Platform Workers to Get Better Job Protection by Late 2024
The Ministry of Manpower announced in a press release that the government is accepting all 12 recommendations in the Advisory Committee on Platform Workers’ report.
Bill Seeks to Create Permanent Agency That Protects Sierra Madre from Deforestation
With about 20 typhoons coming to the country yearly, representatives from legislative districts are proposing bills to protect the Sierra Madre from deforestation.
Heads Up: SIM Card Registration Expected to Take Effect Next Month
Republic Act No. 11934 or the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act is set to take effect on Dec. 27, according to Senator Grace Poe.
