CRYPTOCURRENCY
Philippines regulator asks for feedback after issuing draft ICO rules
Regulator offers a range of rules for public comment by various stakeholders, government ambition for an Asian 'silicon valley.'
Asia
ACCOUNTANCY FIRMS
Big four accountancy firms shaking up Singapore's legal space
Deloitte launches foreign practice, considers local practice, follows PwC, while EY takes another step to make it in the city-state.
COUNTERFEITING
You should coco: fakes are 'unavoidable' in China's online retail market
Companies fighting against China to protect intellectual property will not be cheered by comments from Chinese entrepreneur.
DAMAGES
Activist investor asks South Korean government to stump up $770m
Following failed Samsung proxy fight leading to huge corruption probe, activist investor Elliott wants $770m in damages.
ANIMAL RIGHTS
Status of pets a constitutional matter in Korea
The top Korean court is reviewing pets' legal status and may grant greater legal protection for animals.
REGULATION
India to monitor foreign operators as it broadens e-commerce regulation
Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra are on the radar as the Indian government tackles violations and advances ambition of developing e-commerce law.
MEDIA
Indian court rules on magazine's controversial breast-feeding cover
Citing the Kama Sutra and legal authorities, an Indian court refused a petition that a magazine cover was obscene and violated sexual offences Acts.
REGULATION
China's regulator asks 'Are you an internet firm or a hardware maker?'
Fundamental challenge from regulator as to Xiaomi's identity and business structure, casting doubt over pricing of planned IPO.
INDIA
Indian court decides meaning of the Lol emoji
The legal meaning of the famous LOL emoji assessed in the Madras High Court in India, as court decides an employee's criminal complaint.
COMPLIANCE
ZTE apologises after US$1 billion penalty and promises future compliance
Following ban, agreement imposes a US$1 billion penalty on ZTE and installs a US-selected compliance team.