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.
BRIEFS: Planned U.S, Japan-backed Luzon Economic Corridor buoys Philippine legal market
Even as China continues to exert economic influence across Southeast Asia and beyond with its Belt and Road Initiative, the United States and Japan struck a deal in April with the Philippines to jointly fund a massive infrastructure investment project spanning five regions, including the country's capital region of Metro Manila, on the nation's largest island.
EXPLAINER: Vietnam cracks down on corruption. What is the impact on foreign investors?
Since 2016, Vietnam has been aggressively combating corruption to attract foreign businesses. However, the ruling Communist Party has recently intensified its sweeping anti-graft campaign to bolster one of Asia's fastest-growing economies further, as multinational companies have pivoted to Vietnam to avoid escalating Sino-U.S. tensions.
BRIEFS: With AI poised to revolutionise law, legal professionals need to step up
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has been touted as a game changer for private legal practitioners and corporate legal departments alike, as the AI boom has many predicting a revolution in how lawyers work.