Malaysia’s National Sustainable Development Goal Council on December 18 approved the National Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategic Plan.

The Indonesian Ministry of Health revealed on December 17 that other countries' efforts to increase cigarette excise can reduce consumption by 10-15%, with increasing the Retail Selling Price (HJE) of cigarettes and e-cigarettes deterring young smokers from purchasing them.

Indonesia will offer a sales tax incentive on Government-borne Luxury Goods (PPnBM DTP) of 3% for hybrid cars from next year.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on December 12 ordered the police and law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on illegal gaming and cyber cam hubs that continue to operate despite the ban, which will take effect by the end of December, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

Malaysia launched on December 12 a national artificial intelligence (AI) office aimed at shaping policies and addressing regulatory issues, as it looks to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development. ​

Slovakia’s parliament has approved legislation drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico that could effectively ban doctors from protesting against low pay

On December 10, the Georgian Dream MPs sitting along approved the 2025 state budget with 88 votes in favor. The budget project was presented to the Parliament by the newly appointed Finance Minister Lasha Khutsishvili.

The European Council has adopted two new laws that are part of the legislative “package” on cybersecurity, namely the so-called “cyber solidarity law” and a specific amendment to the cybersecurity law.

Italy has passed new legislation to improve tachograph checks for truck drivers and bring them into line with EU transport regulations, reports the local press.

Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in first round of presidential election.

Institutions such as the Knesset, ministries, the army and hospitals will have to let their leftovers be collected for distribution to the needy

A planned law to ensure new gas power plants can be built in Germany to secure electricity supply as the country phases out coal power continues to hang in the balance after the government coalition break-up.

Social media companies could be fined more than US$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday.

According to Odaily, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a draft of the '2024 Investment and Securities Bill' aimed at imposing stringent penalties on individuals convicted of Ponzi scheme crimes. The proposed legislation suggests a maximum fine of $12,000 (20 million Naira) or a 10-year prison sentence for offenders.

The Philippines extends a 12% VAT to non-resident digital service providers, targeting platforms like Netflix and Amazon under new law.

Singapore’s Protection from Scams Bill, presented to Parliament on November 11, proposes an unprecedented measure allowing police to issue Restriction Orders (RO) on suspected scam accounts. If it is passed, Singapore will be the first country to grant police authority to intervene in bank transactions to prevent fraud.

The Government of Serbia adopted the changes to the Law on Energy and sent them to the National Assembly for a vote.

Stalking is set to become illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced.

As various governments consider imposing restrictions on social media access, the Australian Government is moving to the next stage with its new social media age limit legislation, which will see users under 16 banned from using any social media app in the nation.

Germany is facing supply shortages of almost 500 medicines. Here are five of the main reasons why.