US adds six China entities tied to balloon programme to export blacklist

The six companies include Beijing Nanjiang Aerospace Technology; China Electronics Technology Group Corporation 48th Research Institute; and Dongguan Lingkong Remote Sensing Technology. The other three are Eagles Men Aviation Science and Technology Group; Guangzhou Tian-Hai-Xiang Aviation Technology; along with Shanxi Eagles Men Aviation Science and Technology Group. An employee atContinue Reading

US adds six China entities tied to balloon programme to blacklist

“The (People’s Republic of China’s) use of high-altitude balloons violates our sovereignty and threatens US national security,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Alan Estevez in a statement on Friday. “Today’s action makes clear that entities that seek to harm US national security and sovereignty will beContinue Reading

Chinese balloons and US alchemic leadership

“The political fracas is already under way in Washington. Republicans claim the Biden administration showed weakness in allowing the balloon to enter US airspace. Officials counter that the previous administration, under president Donald Trump, didn’t react to several similar missions over US states and territories. Yet those previous incursions didn’t go on for so long, or reach so far […]Continue Reading

Heightened safety period extended amid rise in workplace accidents; higher penalties for breaches

The WSH Council will launch a national campaign in April to encourage workers and members of the public to report unsafe practices at workplaces.  “Workers are encouraged to first report WSH concerns to their supervisors and companies for expedient resolution, before raising it to the authorities if no action isContinue Reading

EY should just drop its Woman Entrepreneur category

Entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, impact are not gendered qualities
Those invited to judge can help make point by refusing to judge the category The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Malaysia awards were held on 13th January this year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Thirteen entrepreneurs were vying for the…Continue Reading

Japan aiming to boost profitability of defense contractors

The Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to introduce a framework for raising profit margins on equipment procurement contracts to competitive levels in order to provide an incentive for private companies to remain committed to supplying the Self-Defense Forces (SDF). In view of the tense international situation, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada calls it an urgent matter. […]Continue Reading

Hearing due on SSF payments

The Ministry of Labour plans to organise a formal public hearing on Feb 28 about its new regulation concerning a plan to lift the salary ceiling used in calculating the monthly contribution by salaried employees to the Social Security Fund (SSF).Continue Reading