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First Hong Kong recognition order for US bankruptcy trustee
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CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Philippine reforms aim to ease transmission bottlenecks
Philippines transmission delays strand new plants as DOE, ERC reforms let GenCos build shared lines.
Drawing the arbitration line
Courts and lawmakers across Asia are reshaping the boundaries of arbitral procedures
Champerty on third-party funding in Philippines arbitration
Supreme Court ruling in RODCO v Ross keeps third-party funding possible for Philippines arbitration claims
Unfair competition in AI agent commerce
As AI recommendations and agentic procurement reshape market entry, GEO tests compliance, brand visibility, and fair competition
MARKET PULSE
New ICC-HK committee chair shares reform plans for Hong Kong
Kathryn Sanger leads ICC‑HK reforms, strengthening Hong Kong’s role in global dispute resolution
2026 Philippines Law Firm Awards: Make your nominations now!
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2026 Philippines Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in the next edition of ABLJ
Nishimura & Asahi to be first Japanese firm with Dubai office
Nishimura & Asahi is poised to become the first Japanese law firm to open an office in Dubai
CMS IndusLaw hires Mehak Oberoi to boost infra practice
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Korea’s YK hires ex-lieutenant colonel to head defence practice
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Former Kirkland partner joins Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader hires former Kirkland & Ellis lawyer Paul Guan as a corporate and finance partner in Hong Kong
CORRESPONDENTS
Disposal of corporate non-performing loans
From transfer, enforcement to bankruptcy and compliance, this article systematically examines legal bottlenecks in corporate NPL disposal, with practical countermeasures grounded in latest regulations and judicial practices
Debt set-off as a form of capital contribution
The updated Company Law opens the door for debt-to-equity conversions, but courts are holding the line
Is a fast-track merger really fast?
Fast-track mergers broaden but 90% consents, creditor clearances and missing minority exits still slow deals
Attracting capital and building investor confidence in India
India’s FDI shifts from attraction to retention as USD1.2 trillion inflows test predictability and exits now
Japan’s ‘nextgen’ global capability centre in Haryana
Haryana GCC Policy 2026 offers decade-long incentives for global capability centres, boosting Japanese participation
Courts will not reprice agreed commercial bargains
Supreme Court backs agreed rate of interest, reinforcing party autonomy and rejecting penal challenges in commercial arbitration
Cybersecurity for power infrastructure: Regulatory needs
Central Electricity Authority cyber rules tighten OT-IT segregation, incident reporting, vendor controls, audits and penalties from 2027
Accessibility for the disabled weighs on industry
India’s draft disability rules tighten ICT accessibility, mandating ACRs in JSON/XML and frequent retesting burdens
MSME Amendment Bill reshapes commercial disputes
MSMED amendment bill 2026 reshapes MSME disputes with tighter timelines, stronger recovery, insolvency-linked enforcement risks
Compliance for exports of dual-use items to Japan
China’s tighter watch list regime for Japan-bound dual-use trade is forcing Chinese suppliers to upgrade screening and licensing.
Opportunity and risk: Infrastructure insurance in Russia
Insurance structuring options for Russian infrastructure aligns CAR and DSU with EPC contracts to protect investors
Greenfield operations: India’s legal framework for GCCs
India’s legal framework for greenfield GCCs and data centres covers structuring, governance, compliance and investment rules
Judicial revisions to insider trading
Oral tips, informal chats and preliminary intent disclosures are now within regulatory reach
Four shades for patents
Four jurisdictions, four distinct landscapes for protecting innovation
HKEX opens up
SEHK’s 24 July 2026 conclusions launch flexible Hong Kong listing reforms amid global IPO rivalry
India’s landmark judgment on corporate criminal intent
Supreme Court’s Sanofi test reshapes attribution of corporate guilty mind and prosecution strategy in India
FEATURES
Bank statement
Banking Supervision Law’s first major overhaul: legal directors and senior partners dissect key draft changes
Unwrapping GIFT City
GIFT City reshapes India’s cross-border finance, offering an onshore IFSC but facing entrenched offshore rivals
Organisation trumps the individual
Where does in-house counsel’s value lie in the AI era? Huace Media’s legal chief shares practical insights on reshaping team capabilities
Biggest trends
Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report explores the trends, risks and innovations that have reshaped the region’s legal market over the past decade
VIDEOS
Navigating cross-border financial data compliance and overseas regulatory conflicts
One foot in Chinese data protection law, the other in foreign discovery requests. Banks need a strategy that doesn’t sacrifice either – here’s how to start
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
Healthcare investment in India: The PE playbook
India’s healthcare platforms draw PE and VC as AI, regulation and diligence shape specialty networks
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Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2026
Asia Business Law Journal highlights top law firms in Indonesia
Covered: A decade of deals
From rose-scented car tyres to multibillion-dollar M&A, Asia Business Law Journal’s 10th anniversary special report revisits the region’s most striking deals of the past decade
Jones Day adds five partners across practices in Australia
Jones Day beefs up Australian capabilities with new partners across five practices
Anna Toh joins Rajah & Tann Singapore as IP partner
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires partner Anna Toh, strengthening its IP, sports and gaming practice
An ongoing in-house agenda
In the past decade, Asia Business Law Journal has featured the initiatives, activities and achievements of in-house counsel associations across the region, documenting the changing role and growing influence of the profession
Kinstellar Southeast Asia appoints partner in Cambodia
Kinstellar Southeast Asia bolsters Cambodia practice with partner Sinath Un
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
GCAI brings leaders together for India’s 2047 vision
GCAI convenes leaders in New Delhi to shape India’s 2047 legal framework for global economy
SCCA hosts first overseas in-house counsel event in Tokyo
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and Epiq held their inaugural overseas event in Tokyo
SCCA, GCAI forge Singapore-India in-house counsel partnership
The SCCA and the GCAI sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration between the in-house legal communities of Singapore and India.
Asian in-house counsel need distinct negotiation tactics: IMI
Asian in-house counsel should adopt negotiation strategies distinct from their Western counterparts, says International Mediation Institute (IMI) certified mediator Pascal Comvalius.
CHINA LEXICON
State-funded companies and corporate governance
This column has previously discussed China’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), see China Business Law Journal, volume 8, issue 4: SOEs
Cryptocurrencies and property
The column discusses the position in common law jurisdictions, including Australia and the UK, and then provides a brief outline of the legal position in the Chinese mainland
Butterflies and legal changes
This column discusses another famous Chinese legend and its implications for social justice and the law
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