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SEC and the cost of local capital market investment
Philippine investors seek US market gains as SEC warns on unregistered brokers and feeder funds
VAT compliance issues in the WESM
WESM trading anonymity challenges VAT invoicing, prompting administrative reforms for renewable energy participants and authorities
Why Russian subsidiaries foot the bill?
How Russia sanctions disputes can pierce group limited liability and expose Asian companies’ Russian assets
Due diligence comes first in mining concessions
Mining concessions under scrutiny: Rosemoor case shows why flawless legal due diligence outweighs capital and geology
ARROW Act targets faster infrastructure delivery
From blueprint to benefit: ARROW Act speeds infrastructure by reforming right-of-way acquisition and disputes
Philippines trademark protections go beyond words and logos
Philippines expands trademark protection to non-traditional visual marks, testing distinctiveness, functionality and secondary meaning boundaries
Preparing for ‘whistleblowing inflation’ in age of AI
Generative AI drives whistleblowing inflation, increasing reports while straining compliance resources and investigative capacity without better facts
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks
Philippine aviation braces for Hormuz-driven fuel shocks as excise tax relief and surcharges evolve nationwide
Singapore-New Zealand ink world’s first essential supplies pact
Singapore-New Zealand essential supplies pact boosts resilience, ensures trade flows in crisis, consultation and fewer export restrictions
ESG due diligence for Philippine mining and energy M&A
ESG due diligence reshapes mining and energy M&A in the Philippines, covering?valuation, closing and social?licence?
Arbitration in rehabilitation: Dissecting MAPFRE v Gulapa
Philippine supreme court upholds rehabilitation court power to compel arbitration under FRIA section 26
Wahaha ruling underscores benefits of lifetime offshore trusts
Wahaha ruling underscores benefits of lifetime offshore trusts, independent trustees, clear documentation and VISTA/STAR control for families
Russian courts expand their jurisdiction over international disputes
Russian courts are expanding their jurisdiction over international disputes, overriding arbitration clauses and raising Asian risks
Changing interpretation of cross-border service tax in Philippines
Interpreting when service income from cross-border transactions is considered Philippine-sourced – and taxable – has become a hot topic of debate lately in the Philippines
Don’t judge land by its title: Lessons from spouses Manalese v Ferreras
Philippine Torrens System: Titles protect vigilant buyers, but possession red flags require real due diligence
Writ of Kalikasan bolsters Philippine environmental protection
Writ of kalikasan reshapes Philippine mining risk landscape through stringent, continuing environmental compliance and community protections
Geographical Indications in the Philippines: Recognition to realisation
Philippines GI registration and enforcement: IPOPHL rules, local heritage products, foreign entries and proposed penalties
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
