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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2025

17 June 2025 by

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China legal update: Two Ministries Jointly Issue Announcement to Support the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds

19 June 2025 by Beijing Grandway Law Offices - China

On May 6, 2025, the People’s Bank Of China (PBC) and China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) jointly issued the Announcement on Issues Concerning Supporting the Issuance of Science and Technology Innovation Bonds (the “Announcement”), aiming to accelerate the development of a multi-level bond market and to support the financing of science and technology innovation enterprises. The Announcement came into effect upon publication.

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China: New Era of Filing for Overseas Listing Series (XII) – Hong Kong Listing of A-share Listed Companies

19 June 2025 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

In April 2024, the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") issued five cooperation measures with Hong Kong regarding the capital markets to support leading mainland companies to list in Hong Kong. In October 2024, the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK") issued the Joint Statement on Optimizing the Timetable of the Examination and Approval Process for New Listing Applications, which sets up a "fast examination and approval channel" for eligible A-share listed companies whose valuation is above RMB 10 billion. Under the support and guidance of relevant policies, since the second half of 2024, a large number of A-share listed companies have been preparing to issue H shares for listing in Hong Kong.

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India: Heir of the Family Trademarks

19 June 2025 by Anand and Anand - India

Sandhya Singh

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Indonesia: Indonesia Tightens Police Oversight for Foreign Journalists and Researchers

19 June 2025 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

The Indonesian National Police has issued a new regulation that allows officers to issue clearance letters (“Police Certificate”) for certain activities by foreign nationals in Indonesia, particularly those involving journalism and research.

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Macao SAR: Legal Alert: Macau Government Approves New Rules for 2025 Economic development pecuniary contribution plan

19 June 2025 by Lektou - Macao SAR

The Executive Council of the Macau SAR Government has finalized discussions and approved the draft administrative regulation for the “2025 Economic development pecuniary contribution plan”.

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Malaysia: Bursa Malaysia launches Shares2U to attract retail investors

19 June 2025 by Shearn Delamore & Co - Malaysia

On 22 May 2025, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) haslaunched Shares2U, a securities transfer scheme which allowsParticipating Organisations (“POs”) to incentivise retailinvestors with eligible Bursa Malaysia-listed shares as part oftheir marketing initiatives.

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South Korea: Vietnam’s Decree 94: Introducing Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech Innovation

19 June 2025 by Jipyong - South Korea

On May 15, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 94”), introducing a regulatory sandbox mechanism for certain fintech activities in the banking and financial services sector.

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Vietnam: VILAF Advised AFD in the €67 Million Loan Agreement to EVNNPT Vietnam’s First JETP Funding

19 June 2025 by VILAF - Vietnam

VILAF extends our congratulations to the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) on the signing of the €67 million (approximately USD75 million) loan agreement for the funding of the expansion and modernisation of power transmission grids in Vietnam.

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Vietnam: VILAF Advised HSBC and Other Lenders in the VND3,750 Billion Green Club Loan Facility to Finance the Development of Gamuda Land’s Eaton Park

19 June 2025 by VILAF - Vietnam

VILAF is pleased to congratulate HSBC Vietnam, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), UOB Vietnam, and Gamuda Land on the successful financial close of the VND3,750 billion (USD 144.4 million) green club loan facility extended to Tam Luc Real Estate Corporation, a subsidiary of Gamuda Land.