Across Indonesia’s industrial hubs, from Jakarta to Surabaya, worker protests are growing louder. Rising layoffs and deepening concerns over job security have triggered widespread calls to overhaul the country’s labour system—specifically the... Read more »
There is frenzied activity going on to light up the country and the lives of its people – the festival of lights always dazzles and brings cheers. The Diwali ‘diyas’ are visible... Read more »
The September 2025 issue of Major, Lindsey & Africa‘s Asia Pacific Legal Market Summary highlights several regional hiring trends and partner moves across key jurisdictions. Below are the major takeaways for the... Read more »
Pinsent Masons reports that China’s Arbitration Law is undergoing its most significant reform since its inception. The revised law, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, follows a multi-year consultation process.... Read more »
In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) has become more than a legal safeguard; it is a strategic driver of competitiveness. Patents, in particular, are critical across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, semiconductors,... Read more »
Asia’s private capital markets are undergoing significant transformations in 2025, driven by geopolitical dynamics, evolving investor preferences, and challenges to market liquidity. A recent panel discussion hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer... Read more »
Singapore law firm WongPartnership LLP announces the addition of Malaysian law firm Cheang & Ariff to WPG, a regional law network. WPG was established by WongPartnership in 2017 and today offers clients legal expertise and tailored... Read more »
Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced the launch of Westlaw Singapore, a comprehensive legal research platform that unites all essential legal sources in a single location. The... Read more »
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just an experiment in tech labs; it is transforming industries worldwide, including the legal sector. Across Asia, AI is redefining outsourcing, turning it from a cost-cutting... Read more »
The high trade tariffs imposed on Indian imports by the United States took centre stage on the economic front. The Government took calculated action to mitigate the negative impact on key industries... Read more »