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Rob O'Brien

  • Speechwriter, European Medicines Agency
  • Documentary Filmmaker, Freelance
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Covers:  government, malaysia, singapore, human interest, society, technology
Br-Australian speechwriter @EMA_News. Documentary filmmaker 'The Adopted' 👇. Former Journalist @Independent @NikkeiAsia. #MECFS foot soldier. #grateful

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Singapore sting: Sky-high prices are pushing locals to the edge of affordability

Singapore sting: Sky-high prices are pushing locals to the edge of affordability

Singapore's super rich are always on the lookout for new playthings. At a jetty near the Changi Airport over …

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Why Are So Many Elderly Asians Killing Themselves?

Why Are So Many Elderly Asians Killing Themselves?

SINGAPORE - It is a question that has puzzled mental health experts in Asia for some time: Why are so many el…

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'The Act of Killing': Oscar nomination for what must be the bravest film crew of the year - but n...

'The Act of Killing': Oscar nomination for what must be the bravest film crew of the year - but n...

For the Indonesian crew of more than 60 people, public accolades went out the window when they decided to rem…

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The quiet agony of filming 'The Act of Killing'

The quiet agony of filming 'The Act of Killing'

Exclusive: The Oscar-nominated documentary's Indonesian co-director says the local crew remained anonymous ou…

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What Sunday night's riot says about Singapore

What Sunday night's riot says about Singapore

Singapore's dirty little secret: A rare uprising, in Little India, uncovers blemishes in the city-state's che…

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Malaysia censors Lego-themed mural as 'bad for investment and tourism'

Malaysia censors Lego-themed mural as 'bad for investment and tourism'

Amid local crime spree, authorities cautioned artist Ernest Zacharevic to 'use his talent the right way.' His…

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OFAC Issues General License Authorizing Agricultural and Medical Transactions and Activities Related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda

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By Kerry Contini, Michael Amberg, Rob O'Brien
| Connect on Tech
On July 10, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 2 (“GL 2”) under the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations (the “DRCSR”) as the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) continues to face significant humanitarian challenges, including an Ebola outbreak in the region.
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OFAC Venezuela Developments: New Conviasa Aircraft General License, Reissued Venezuela Telecom/Mail and PdVSA Bond Authorizations, and Updated FAQ 595

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By Alison Powell, Eunkyung Shin, Rob O'Brien
| Open Legal Blog Archive
On June 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued three Venezuela-related general licenses and amended FAQ 595. The most notable development is new General License 59 (“GL 59”), which authorizes certain aircraft safety-related activities for Venezuelan Specially Designated National airline, Conviasa.
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OFAC Venezuela Developments: New Conviasa Aircraft General License, Reissued Venezuela Telecom/Mail and PdVSA Bond Authorizations, and Updated FAQ 595

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By Alison Powell, Eunkyung Shin, Rob O'Brien
| Connect on Tech
On June 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued three Venezuela-related general licenses and amended FAQ 595. The most notable development is new General License 59 (“GL 59”), which authorizes certain aircraft safety-related activities for Venezuelan Specially Designated National airline, Conviasa.
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