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Not the Insurer of Commercial (Mis)Fortune: The Limits of Auditor Liability 

21 August 2026 by Nair Jen & Tan - Singapore

In Deloitte & Touche LLP v Hin Leong Trading (Pte) Ltd (in compulsory liquidation) [2026] SGCA 33, the liquidators of a defunct company sought to hold Deloitte liable for the full US$2.6 billion in trading losses that Hin Leong incurred after its accounts were allegedly negligently audited.  In its judgment, the Singapore Court of Appeal returned to first principles on causation and remoteness, and drew a firm line under just how much of a company’s commercial fortune an auditor can be made to answer for. 

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Anand and Anand Secures Favourable INDRP Award for 9562532 Canada Inc. in Domain Name Dispute

11 August 2026 by Anand and Anand - India

New Delhi, August 2026: Anand and Anand successfully represented 9562532 Canada Inc. in proceedings under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP), securing an award directing the transfer of the disputed domain name www.runwaycatalog.in.

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DEAL OF THE MONTH - JULY 2026

28 July 2026 by asialaw

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

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LAWYER OF THE MONTH - JULY 2026

28 July 2026 by asialaw

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

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Asian Legal Insights - Bangladesh Special Edition Part⁠.2 (⁠July 2026⁠) - Foreign Investment Restrictions and Use of Land

27 July 2026 by Mori Hamada - Japan

In the first issue of this special edition newsletter, we addressed the basic framework for foreign investment in Bangladesh. For this second issue, we turn to more specific aspects of investing in Bangladesh and will address the foreign investment restrictions that may be faced by investors, the permits and approvals required to enter controlled sectors, and the legal framework relating to use of land by foreign investors. We are pleased to present the second issue in collaboration with The Legal Circle (https://legalcirclebd.com/).

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Han Kun Releases Its 2025 VC/PE Data Analysis Report

27 July 2026 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

July 21, 2026, Han Kun Law Offices (“Han Kun”) today officially released the “Han Kun 2025 VC/PE Data Analysis Report” (English Version) (the “Report”). 

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JS-SEZ tax incentive package in focus: Key benefits and conditions

27 July 2026 by JSA - India

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has issued comprehensive guidelines on the tax incentive package (“Guidelines”) introduced in 2025 for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”).

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MAS Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes to Facilitate Retail Fund Product Innovation

27 July 2026 by CHP Law - Singapore

On 9 July 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) published the Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (“CIS Code”) to Facilitate Retail Fund Product Innovation (“Consultation Paper”).

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Vietnam Liberalises Private Airport Investments, Modernizes Aircraft Leasing Rules and Strengthens Operational Oversight

27 July 2026 by VILAF - Vietnam

Vietnam has fundamentally overhauled its legal framework governing airport infrastructure and aircraft lease transactions with the enactment of the Civil Aviation Law 2025 (the “New Law”), Decree No. 205/2026/ND-CP on airport infrastructure (“Decree 205”), Decree No. 208/2026/ND-CP on air transport (“Decree 208”) and Decree No. 223/2026/ND-CP on aircraft operations (“Decree 223”). 

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When Football Meets Patents: Advanced Technology Behind the Trionda Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

27 July 2026 by Am Badar & Am Badar - Indonesia

Modern football can no longer be viewed merely as a conventional sport, but has evolved into a high-technology-driven industry that integrates engineering design, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. This transformation has significantly increased the role of intellectual property rights, particularly patents and industrial designs, in protecting the wide range of innovations embedded within the sports ecosystem.