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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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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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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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South Korea: Reporting Obligations for Foreign Financial Accounts and the Tie-Breaker Rule under Tax Treaties: Recent Legislative and Judicial Developments

03 June 2025 by Lee & Ko - South Korea

As tax transparency initiatives gain momentum and tax authorities enhance their oversight of offshore assets, the obligation to report foreign financial accounts has become a key compliance requirement that taxpayers must understand and adhere to.

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South Korea: Lee & Ko Named “South Korea Firm of the Year” at Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

21 May 2025 by Lee & Ko - South Korea

Presented annually by Benchmark Litigation, a leading global publication dedicated to litigation and dispute resolution, the “South Korea Firm of the Year” is awarded to only one leading firm in each country in the field of dispute resolution.

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Hong Kong SAR: Recording of the webinar on Corporate Governance Code & Related Listing Rule Changes Effective 1 July 2025

20 May 2025 by Charltons - Hong Kong SAR

Julia Charlton presented a webinar on Corporate Governance Code & Related Listing Rule Changes Effective 1 July 2025.

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China: Criminal Regulation and Practice of Insurance Fraud in China

20 May 2025 by AnJie Broad Law Firm - China

On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference in Beijing to report the results of the special crackdown on insurance fraud crimes jointly conducted by the Ministry of Public Security and the National Financial Regulatory Administration and announced ten typical cases.

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China: AllBright Successfully Defends Bruce Lee's Trademark Rights – Zhen Gongfu's Series of Trademarks Declared Invalid

20 May 2025 by AllBright Law Offices - China

The Beijing Intellectual Property Court and the Beijing Higher People's Court have upheld a final judgment confirming the invalidation of 34 graphic trademarks registered by Zhen Gongfu (真功夫), which closely resemble Bruce Lee's iconic image.

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Joining of Mr. Alan Kitchin to Atsumi & Sakai

25 February 2025 by Atsumi & Sakai

Atsumi & Sakai1, a major law firm based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is pleased to announce that Mr. Alan Kitchin (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi for the laws of United Kingdom; Solicitor of England & Wales), who has been for years a leader in the cross-border projects, project finance and cross-border M&A areas, has joined our Tokyo Office as Partner to lead its international projects and M&A practice.

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Selected 2025 Tax Amendments

14 February 2025 by Lee & Ko

In December 2024, the Korean National Assembly enacted and finalized the 2025 Tax Law amendment proposals into Law (Tax Law Amendments)