Results for "regulation"
10 articlesArgentina ranks among 10 hardest countries in the world to do business in
Argentina ranks ninth globally in business complexity according to TMF Group's index, despite President Milei's deregulation efforts. The headline frames this ranking as disappointing relative to the administration's policy priorities, with the subheading emphasizing the gap between deregulation promises and actual outcomes.
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Cathay Pacific shortens Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes
Cathay Pacific Airways is implementing a 5-minute earlier gate closure time at Hong Kong International Airport starting June 1 to improve on-time departures. The airline attributes delays primarily to late-arriving or no-show passengers, whose checked baggage must be removed per safety regulations.
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No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits
Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has issued new regulations requiring dog-friendly restaurants to remove hotpot from menus and modify layouts to meet food and pet safety standards. The department will conduct daily inspections for one month and ongoing patrols to ensure compliance.
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Will Hong Kongβs claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?
Hong Kong is proposing stricter regulations on claw and pinball machines due to rising addiction cases, particularly among teenagers. The article examines the difficulty of distinguishing gaming from gambling and references comparative regulatory approaches in other jurisdictions.
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βA huge setbackβ: New EPA directive could weaken hundreds of chemical regulations
An internal EPA memo allegedly shows a Trump appointee targeting the EPA's chemical assessment program, with the article framing this as a significant regulatory weakening. The story presents this development as damaging to public health protections without substantiating specific impacts.
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Fund truck safety enforcement like lives depend on it β because they do
The article argues for increased funding of truck safety enforcement programs to address the problem of 'chameleon carriers' β companies that obscure their identity to evade regulations. The author frames this as a life-or-death public safety issue requiring immediate resource allocation.
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Trump is weighing AI oversight. This is what smart people are saying about it.
The Trump administration is considering government oversight of AI model rollouts through a potential executive order, according to New York Times reporting. Tech policy experts quoted in the article express concerns that such oversight could slow innovation and argue regulation should come through legislation rather than executive action.
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What the public inquiry into deadly Tai Po blaze has revealed so far
A public inquiry into Hong Kong's deadly Tai Po apartment fire has completed 21 evidentiary hearings, identifying multiple apparent regulatory gaps in both the renovation project's supervision and government fire hazard regulation. The November 26 fire occurred while all eight blocks at Wang Fuk Court were undergoing exterior maintenance covered in scaffolding and mesh netting, with the fire spreading through seven of the blocks.
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The hidden costs of Asia's data center rush
Asia's rapid expansion of data centers lacks adequate environmental regulation and community consultation in many countries. The article argues that regulatory frameworks lag behind construction pace and environmental impact assessments are often not required.
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In India, Medical Titles Debate Raises Public Health Concerns
India faces a public health debate over medical title regulation following a landmark court case. The issue centers on tension between expanding healthcare access and preventing unqualified practitioners from using professional titles that could endanger patients.
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