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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2026

23 June 2026 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for June 2026 is...

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Arbitration Update: High Court Upholds Arbitral Award Against Jurisdiction and Public Policy Challenges

23 June 2026 by Shearn Delamore & Co - Malaysia

On 21 January 2026, the High Court in MRCB Builders Sdn Bhd v Thien Hong Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd and another summon [2026] MLJU 263 dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award and allowed its enforcement. The decision reinforces the Malaysian courts’ pro-arbitration stance, particularly in relation to jurisdictional objections, judicial estoppel, and the narrow scope of public policy challenges under section 37 of the Arbitration Act 2005 (“AA”). 

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Jia Yuan introduces two experts to strengthen overseas practice

23 June 2026 by Jia Yuan Law Offices - China

Jia Yuan Law Firm is pleased to announce that Howard Chan has joined the firm as a Partner, and Wenxing Feng as a Counsel.

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - JUNE 2026

23 June 2026 by asialaw

asialaw's Lawyer of the Month for June 2026 is...

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Minister of Forestry Regulation No. 6 of 2026: Indonesia Moves Beyond Domestic Carbon Trading in the Forestry Sector

23 June 2026 by Makarim & Taira S - Indonesia

Indonesia holds one of the world’s largest carbon credit potentials, supported by its vast natural resources. To strengthen its carbon market ecosystem, the Indonesian government continues to develop a transparent, reliable, and efficient carbon trading system that can attract broader participation from both domestic and international market players.

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Overview of the requirements for establishing Asset Management Institution in Cambodia

18 June 2026 by Jipyong

On 19 February 2026, the financial regulator of Cambodia, the National Bank of Cambodia (the “NBC”), promulgated Prakas No. B37-026-113 on Conditions for Asset Management Institution (“Prakas on AMI”) to create a regulatory framework for the licensing of asset management institutions in Cambodia.  A licensed asset management institutions can acquire and manage non-performing loans and associated collaterals from banks and other financial institutions in Cambodia, allowing such banks and financial institutions to manage their loan portfolios, improve asset quality and strengthen their balance sheets.  

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Webinar Recap | Macau’s New Investment Fund Law | Linnovate x Lektou

18 June 2026 by Lektou - Macao SAR

On 16 June 2026, Linnovate and Lektou Advogados co-hosted an online webinar covering Macau’s fund regulations, with speakers Calvin Tinlop Chui, our Co-Managing Partner, and Vanessa Wang (Associate Director, Fund Services & Regulatory Affairs, Linnovate). We appreciate Linnovate’s full event coordination.

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Schiff brand prevails after Supreme Court concludes 13-year trademark squatting saga

16 June 2026 by Wanhuida Intellectual Property - China

Precis: Having spanned 45 opposition, invalidation and non-use cancellation cases and 10 administrative litigation proceedings, the Schiff trademark saga underscores a loophole in China’s Trademark Law. The law should include a provision that allows the courts to order the bad-faith party to pay damages to the other party.

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Anand and Anand Secures Favourable Order Protecting Rights in BRIDGESTONE, a Recognised Well-Known Trademark

03 June 2026 by Anand and Anand - India

Trade Marks Office Rejects ‘Bigstone’ Mark in Win for Bridgestone; Finds Adoption of Bridgestone-Like Branding Unfair and Likely to Confuse Consumers

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - MAY 2026

28 May 2026 by asialaw

asialaw's Deal of the Month for May 2026 is...