Law
US-China tensions can offer ‘huge opportunities’ for Asian law firms: R&T managing partner
RISING tensions between the United States and China present Asian law firms with a “huge opportunity”, as the region is likely to benefit given its reputation for being politically...
Law firm HFW expands Hong Kong office to Hongkong Land’s tower
HFW will have more space in the new office, in contrast with the recent downsizing efforts by some of its international peersHONGKONG Land Holdings signed UK law firm Holman...
Indonesian parliament set to vote on amendment to mining law
INDONESIA’S parliament is set to vote on Tuesday (Feb 18) on a bill to revise the country’s mining law to boost the development of domestic mineral processing industries and...
Indonesia amends mining law to boost access, support processing
Indonesia is a major coal exporter and has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among other metalsINDONESIA’S parliament on Tuesday (Feb 18) passed a bill to revise the...
Over 500 investors start claims process against Switzerland for Credit Suisse AT1 write-down: Singapore law firm
They are claiming losses amounting to about US$250 million, making it the the largest claim against the European country in treaty arbitration to dateMORE than 500 investors have started...
Shein to face EU consumer law probe under e-commerce crackdown
THE Chinese-founded massive online marketplace Shein faces potential fines with the European Union imminently set to open a probe into its compliance with consumer laws over the sale of...
Apple and Google Remove TikTok from US App Stores Amid New Law
TikTok is officially unavailable in the US as Apple and Google removed the app from their mobile stores following a new law targeting national security concerns. The law, effective...
US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok – The Business Times
THE US Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday (Jan 17) in its challenge to a federal law that would have required the popular short-video app to be sold...
South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested as Agencies Investigate His Short-Lived Martial Law Decree
South Korea's impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested following a tense standoff that unfolded under the cover of darkness. Police surrounded his home as they moved to...
