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Revised code regulates listed company executives’ conduct
CSRC issued revised corporate governance rules to strengthen conduct and oversight among listed companies
China securities regulator to raise whistleblower rewards
CSRC and Ministry of Finance propose raising whistleblower rewards to RMB1m, with consultation open until 30 Oct
Business Law Updates in China July – August 2025
Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping China's business landscape
HK simplifies listings for biotech, tech firms
Hong Kong launches new initiatives to simplify biotech and tech company listings with a dedicated channel
To share or not to share? Court backs firing over salary disclosure
A Shanghai court upheld a company’s right to fire an employee for violating its salary confidentiality policy
China introduces anti-foreign sanctions implementation law
China issues implementation act enabling countermeasures against foreign sanctions and related entities
China’s VAT regime enters new era
China passes VAT Law on 25 Dec 2024; to take effect on 1 Jan 2026
Audit rules issued on personal information protection
China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025
HK introduces draft law on critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Hong Kong introduces draft bill for critical infrastructure cybersecurity
Claiming shortfall for occupational diseases after insurance
Court orders employer to cover occupational disease compensation shortfall
Hong Kong proposes re-domiciliation regime
Hong Kong proposes a re-domiciliation regime for foreign companies
Does unapproved overtime mean no pay?
Many employers mandate pre-approval or retroactive recognition of overtime in contracts or regulations
SEBI reclassifies REITs as equity related instruments
SEBI has reclassified REITs as equity related instruments from 1 January 2026, with existing investments grandfathered and AMCs required to update scheme documents.
Four Indian states secure USD801m in ADB funds for projects
India signed USD801m in ADB loans and a USD1m grant to support power, metro and skills development projects across four states
Jingtian & Gongcheng and Jia Yuan steer Moore’s RMB8bn IPO
Moore Threads raised nearly RMB8bn in its 5 December Star Market debut, becoming China’s first domestic GPU stock, with Jingtian & Gongcheng and Jia Yuan advising on the IPO
Tahota opens Almaty office to expand in Central Asia
Tahota Law Firm has opened an office in Almaty, marking a new chapter in the firm’s global development in Central Asia
Five firms chart course for Yangzijiang Maritime’s SGX debut
Rajah & Tann Singapore and other firms advised Yangzijiang Maritime Development on its SGX mainboard listing
AI to expand legal roles, says ex-minister at Law Expo Seoul
The role of legal professionals is set to expand and become more critical as Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops
