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Positioning for the future: ICSID to open Singapore office

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On 25 August 2025, the Singapore Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) signed a Letter of Intent to formalise ICSID’s establishment of an office in Singapore. The...more

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Thailand releases draft guidelines on government cloud adoption and data classification

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Thailand's Digital Government Development Agency (“DGA”) has published two sets of draft public sector-targeted guidelines intended to steer government agencies towards implementing cloud technologies and data classification...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: August 1, 2025, The All AI Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Morgan Lewis

AI in Investment Management: Opportunities, Pitfalls, and Regulatory Developments in Asia

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Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces in modern finance, reshaping how investment firms operate, analyze data, and interact with clients. AI is no longer a futuristic concept but rather a...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - July 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly global supply chain horizons providing you with a update on the key developments from around the world. Cross-Border - China and the US trade deal - On June 27, the PRC...more

Mayer Brown

Asia Tax Bulletin - Summer 2025

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We present to you the Summer 2025 edition of the Asia Tax Bulletin. It contains tax developments in Asia on a host of topics, such as Hong Kong’s and Japan’s tax legislation to implement the Minimum Global Tax (also referred...more

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Data Center Projects in Asia: Recent Trends, Key Risks, and Mitigation Strategies

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As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia’s digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers. The growth projections are impressive – the numbers, in dollars and...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Regulatory Ramblings: Episode 73 - Geopolitical Risk: Thai Tensions / Sanctions, Tariffs & FCPA Enforcement in Asia

The conversation begins with Chris recounting the threats to Thailand’s security and stability, including the ongoing land border closure and standoff with Cambodia. He recounts with Regulatory Ramblings host Ajay Shamdasani...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Asia Private Capital: Second-Quarter Data and Trends

Two quarters in, Asia's private capital market appears as uncertain as ever. Last year, we repeatedly heard two mantras. First, Asia's private capital market would grow at substantial rates and, second, that GP...more

Mayer Brown

Data Center Projects in Asia - Recent Trends, Key Risks, and Mitigation Strategies

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GROWING DEMAND FOR DATA CENTERS - As many involved in Asian infrastructure today will testify, Asia’s digital transformation is fueling an unprecedented demand for data centers....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 3)

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In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Considering a U.S. Listing? What Asian “Foreign Private Issuers” Should Know

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During the first four months of 2025, at least eight companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced potential delisting and at least 11 SGX-listed companies announced that they have received privatization offers...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - March 2025

EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement On February 1, the EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) entered into force. The ITA aims to boost competitiveness for businesses across both jurisdictions, while providing a foundation for...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Global Supply Chain Horizons - December 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly global supply chain horizons providing you with an update on the key developments from around the world - Asia - China: Export ban of critical minerals to the US - On December...more

Jones Day

Pumped Storage Hydropower: Powering Southeast Asia's Energy Future

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The demand for reliable, renewable energy is growing across Southeast Asia as nations work to address rapid urbanization, industrialization, and climate concerns. In this context, pumped storage hydropower ("PSH")—involving...more

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ケイマン諸島籍クローズドエンドファンドに関する規制に要注意

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ケイマン諸島は世界有数のオフショアファンド法域です。2023年時点でのケイマン諸島における登録ファンド数は約29,500で、ケイマン諸島籍ファンドは、全世界の米国籍以外のファンド全体の68%を占めています。...more

Ius Laboris

Could ‘Tinder Leave’ Be the Key to Happier Employees?

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Two companies in Asia are reportedly offering their employees a new type of benefit: ‘Tinder Leave’. What is ‘Tinder Leave’?...more

BCLP

Powering Up Data Centre Development in SE Asia with New Direct PPA Frameworks

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This insight highlights government initiatives in Southeast Asia that promote data centre development through Direct Power Purchase Agreements schemes. As jurisdictions compete to attract investment in the power intensive...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About . . . Dawn Raids

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In today’s regulatory landscape, dawn raids — surprise, on-the-spot government inspections — have become increasingly prevalent, especially in Europe, Asia, and South America, where regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. In the...more

NAVEX

The Evolving AI Regulatory Landscape in Asia: What Compliance Leaders Need to Know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but it also introduces complex compliance challenges. While many regions are ramping up their regulatory frameworks to address these risks,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Payment matters - October 2024

Upcoming global developments for the payment sector - Asia - 1. Hong Kong: Launch of Phase 2 of the e-Hong Kong Dollar Pilot Programme - On September 23, 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Creative License: The Sale and License-Back Structure Appeals to Investors and Brands in the United Kingdom - Katten Kattwalk |...

As challenging global market conditions linger, fashion brands and retailers in need of liquidity are exploring ways to extract cash from their brand portfolios without divesting entirely. In this article, we consider a...more

StoneTurn

Southeast Asia’s Growing Role in EVs: Mitigating Your Supply Chain Risks

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Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is booming. Since 2019, EV sales in the key markets of Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia have increased exponentially, reaching year-on-year growth rates of 300 – 400% in 2023....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

ISSB Implementation Across Asia - September 2024

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In the December 2023 edition of Regulatory Updates in Asia ESG we provided an update on how jurisdictions across Asia are responding to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Several regulators in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

A Look at the Cross-Border Payments Market

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The cross-border payments market is expected to boom in 2025. Data compiled by Statista shows that in 2023, the total value of cross-border payments was $190.1 trillion. That is predicted to hit $290.2 trillion by 2030, with...more

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