INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Vietnam next big IP challenge as China protects its own high end market
On the eve of the Luxury Law Summit, a former Sony executive warns of challenges coming from the Vietnam market.
Asia
TAX PROBE
Life not so good as Prosecutors raid LG's head office in tax probe
South Korean prosecutors' raid is about alleged tax evasion, but also signals more reforms of role played by controlling families.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Asian exchanges catch the AI market surveillance wave
South Korea's main bourse operator is the latest to join the wave of Asian exchanges implementing AI surveillance.
CRYTPOCURRENCY
Lawmakers in South Korea seeking to overturn cryptocurrency ban
Opposition in South Korea launching bill aimed at allowing the new cryptocurrencies, overturning government ban introduced last year.
PUBLIC OFFERING
Fast-tracked regulation puts Xiaomi on course for world's biggest IPO since 2014
Xiaomi's listing application seen as early vindication for Hong Kong's securities regulator and exchange operator aggressive reforms.
CORRUPTION
Former regulator bribery charge in China's “cats and rats” finance industry
The former top insurance regulator is charged with abuse of power as China tackles its' "cats and rats" finance industry.
MANAGEMENT
Singapore-based GC influence growing in the boardroom and c-suite
GCs are more confident about their future influence and seek opportunities to grow beyond current role.
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Indian central bank crypto ban “unconstitutional”
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice alleging a decision to end dealings with crypto businesses violates the constitution.
IP PROTECTION
Survey says IP Protection concerns holding back China R&D
AmCham survey reveals a lack of IP protection is preventing US firms using China for research and development operations.
ANTITRUST
Qualcomm refiling China antitrust application
US chipmaker Qualcomm is expected to refile a takeover application with the Chinese government next week.