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THAILAND REPORT: Raising the Game
In January, Thailand's cabinet approved a draft law to legalise casinos, aiming to boost tourism and generate revenue. This ...
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Navigating a Shorter Training Runway: Structured Training for Singapore's Junior Lawyers in the Age of Gen AI and Flexible Work
The legal landscape in Singapore is undergoing a rapid transformation. The rise of Generative AI (Gen AI) is revolutionising legal workflows, enhancing efficiency, and automating routine tasks, while ...
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Pillsbury expands Hong Kong team with hire from PRC’s DeHeng
U.S. law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has added capital markets partner Samuel Ng to its Hong Kong office from the PRC’s DeHeng Law Offices.
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BCLP to Close Hong Kong SAR and Singapore Offices, Withdraw from Asia
According to BCLP’s website, the Hong Kong and Singapore offices currently house around 30 lawyers, including five partners: Andrew MacGeoch, Ilan Freiman, Glenn Haley, Geoffrey Shaw, and Wayne Ma — ...
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INDONESIA REPORT: The Nickel Curse
Indonesia's ambitious electric vehicle strategy faces regulatory complexity, conflicting incentives, and sustainability concerns that threaten its position in the global EV supply chain Indonesia aims ...
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Singapore Law Society vice-president steps down after comments on rape case
Chia Boon Teck resigned from his position as vice-president of the Law Society of Singapore following backlash over his LinkedIn post regarding a sexual assault victim. His resignation came just hours ...