Singapore Leads With Principles-Based Approach To AI in Financial Services
Singapore's financial sector is at the forefront of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (Gen AI), as it seeks to maintain its position as a global fintech hub. This cutting-edge technology promises significant productivity gains for banks and financial institutions, from enhancing customer service to streamlining…
THE BRIEFS: SEA Healthcare M&A Boom Prompts Caution on Regulatory Hurdles
Southeast Asia's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with private equity investments significantly influencing the industry's development.
EXPLAINER: Will Vietnam’s Draft Personal Data Protection Law Help or Hurt the Fast-Growing Economy?
In September, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback.
THE BRIEFS: Singapore’s Blocking of Allianz-Income Deal Could Create New M&A Dynamics
The Singapore government's decision to block German insurer Allianz's $2.2 billion bid for a controlling stake in local entity Income Insurance could set important precedents for future mergers and acquisitions, particularly in dealing with public interest concerns, legal experts say.
FORUM: Winning Client Hearts
In today's dynamic legal landscape, top attorneys leverage a mix of expertise, communication skills, and client-focused strategies to build and maintain a robust client base.
IN HOUSE INSIGHT: Striking the Right Balance Between Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
In-house counsel hold a unique and critical role within any organisation, balancing the dual responsibilities of ensuring legal compliance and upholding ethical standards.
THE Q&A: Kriti Trehan, Data & Co
Kriti Trehan is the founder of Data & Co, a boutique tech law and public policy consultancy.
Q&A: ‘A transformed economy with decarbonisation at its heart’
Matthew Gingell, general counsel of Oxygen House, established The Chancery Lane Project in 2019 with the aim of promoting significant advancements in decarbonisation through the integration of climate protection measures into international commercial agreements.
Korean Companies Face Left-Leaning Agenda as Opposition Dominates Parliament
On May 30, South Korea’s newly elected National Assembly met for the first time after the April local elections altered the composition of the country’s 300-seat legislature.
EXPLAINER: How will the updated Company Law help Corporate China?
Since the enactment of China’s Company Law in 1994, the country’s corporate landscape has taken off in a phenomenal way. To date, more than 40 million companies have been established, and almost 10,000 public companies are listed on the three major stock exchanges.