Law and crime

South Korean police seek an arrest warrant for Hybe founder and chairperson Bang Si-hyuk over alleged violations of capital market laws related to Hybe's initial public offering, accusing him of misleading early investors and receiving profits through a related private equity fund. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-police-seek-detention-warrant-hybe-chairman-yonhap-says-2026-04-21/

Politics and elections

New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon secures the support of his caucus after initiating and winning a confidence vote on his leadership within the National Party. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-pm-luxon-says-he-has-support-lawmakers-2026-04-21/

Politics and elections

The Indonesian parliament passes the landmark Domestic Protection Workers Bill into a law after 22 years of deliberation (Tempo English)

• https://en.tempo.co/read/2099439/dpr-passes-domestic-worker-protection-law-after-22-years