Costa Rica: A Tranquil Oasis for Business Ventures Introduction Nestled in the heart of Central America, Costa Rica stands out as a beacon of peace. Remarkably, it’s one of the few countries in the world without a standing army. Instead, it invests in social...
Corruption in Singapore Part II – Corrupt Gratification. In Part I of the Corruption in Singapore series, I described how corruption was an attempt to influence the behaviour of someone else by giving or promising to give something (gratification). My...
Corruption in Singapore Part I – An Overview of Laws and Agencies. Singapore has long had a reputation for low levels of corruption, thanks in large part to its commitment to transparency, good governance and robust enforcement. However, the city-state...
Aliant U.S.A explores state-specific laws, and protection strategies for your primary residence. In the United States, each state has its own laws governing exemptions from creditor claims for personal property and the primary residence (the homestead exemption)....
The European Parliament has approved the AI Act, a groundbreaking regulation on Artificial Intelligence. Learn about the key points, timeline, and global implications of this significant legislative initiative. Introduction On June 14th, the European Parliament...
Increasing Gender Pay Gap in China Gender pay gap is an important issue in this era and underpins the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only ten years remaining before the 2030 deadline, this study of the historical and spatial evolution of the gender...
