Philippines: The POGO problem – Harmonising immigration, gaming and gambling
September 18, 2019
It is highly illegal to gamble in China save for a few state-run lotteries. To avoid this prohibition, gambling companies operate offshore so that they may continue catering to Chinese nationals who play casino and e-games online …
New Changes in Korean Labour Law
September 18, 2019
Many foreign employers find Korean labour law to be a challenging obstacle to running a business in Korea, due to its complexity and the intensity of the regulations …
Vietnam: New guidance on forex management to FDI enterprises
September 18, 2019
Some significant improvements regarding capital transactions and M&A pertaining to foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam …
Onshore restructuring vulnerable to offshore SPV insolvency proceedings
September 18, 2019
In the prevailing economic climate, an increasing number of large corporate groups have occasion to consider restructuring their affairs …
A Lawyer’s Future is Looking Sharp with Electronic Hearings
September 18, 2019
The benefits of running an efficient collection and forensic process extends all the way to the hearings room …
A crisis of compliance
September 18, 2019
Investigating allegations of compliance breaches is an expensive affair. Employee and third-party malfeasance remain a costly budget item on P&Ls across Asia …
New challenges for investors in the US – CFIUS
September 11, 2019
It would be a mistake to underestimate the growing power of CFIUS to regulate foreign investors in US companies.
New transparency registry for all private BC companies in the offing
September 11, 2019
If the bill comes into force it will have far reaching compliance consequences for all private BC companies.
Asian-mena Counsel (interactive version) Sep 2019: inc. Sanctions and Investigations Report
September 10, 2019
Please find below an interactive issue of the Sep 2019 edition of Asian-mena Counsel, magazine
How technology drives managed legal services
September 4, 2019
Managed legal services are an increasing area of focus for consumers and are starting to make significant inroads into Asia and APAC.
Privacy Commissioner of Canada reverses position on transfers of personal information for processing
September 4, 2019
The Commissioner has made a surprising reversal of its long-standing position on the transfer of personal information.
Phuoc lawyers create new firm
September 4, 2019
A group of lawyers from Phuoc & Partners have established a new law firm in Vietnam.
Responding quickly to personal information breaches in South Korea
August 28, 2019
What in-house lawyers should know in case of a personal information leak in Korea.
Amendment to Thai Arbitration Act
August 28, 2019
The Amendment expands the ability of foreign arbitrators and representatives to act in arbitral proceedings.
Japan’s biggest firm agrees Thai acquisition
August 27, 2019
Nishimura is set to merge with Thailand’s SCL in October.
New Decree on special preferential import/export tariffs under the CPTPP
August 21, 2019
Plus recent Vietnam updates on insurance, public investment and minimum wages.