A Guide to Private M&A in Asia
According to the ASEAN Investment report, foreign direct investments (“FDI”) inflows to developing Asia remained robust at US$662 billion in 2022.
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Myanmar
Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q2 2024
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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Rajah & Tann Contributes to Lexology In-Depth: Employment Law – Myanmar chapter
Rajah & Tann Asia Myanmar member firm Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited has contributed to the Myanmar chapter of Lexology In-Depth: Employment Law (formerly The Employment Law Review).
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q1 2024
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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Discovering Opportunities and Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in Southeast Asia
On 30 April 2024, SGX Group, AllBright Law Offices and Rajah & Tann Singapore jointly organised a webinar titled “Listing
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Guide to Lending and Security in Southeast Asia
It is increasingly common to see the footprint of finance transactions spanning different jurisdictions. It is thus vital for businesses to be able to manage the cross-border legal issues that may arise from such regional arrangements.
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A Guide to Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recognises the crucial role of energy in driving the region’s growth. This has led to two key priorities: (i) energy security; and (ii) clean energy development.
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Regional Competition Report 2023
2023 has shown that the Competition regulators in Southeast Asia are a force to be reckoned with, taking a front-seat in the region.
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q4 2023 (Year in Review Edition)
We are pleased to share with you our 2023 year-in-review of the Regional Round-up for our Myanmar Office. In the “Looking Back: 2023” section, we highlight the key legal and regulatory developments affecting Myanmar in 2023. In the “Gazing Into: 2024” section, we look ahead to some key areas of development that you should take note of in the year to come, referencing the legal and business trends shaping the potential legislative and regulatory changes in Myanmar.
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Court-led Mediation in Myanmar: Practical Tips for Favourable Outcomes
As part of its ongoing efforts to effectively manage the increasing caseloads of the Myanmar Courts, the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (USC) introduced a court-led mediation programme (“Mediation Programme”) in March 2019 with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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Regional Trade Year-end Highlights 2023
To wrap up the year 2023 and further to our Regional Trade Mid-year Highlights issued in August last year, we are pleased to present an overview of the various trade law related developments in the region.
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q3 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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Towards Regional Digital Integration – Exploring the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement
The core principle of the digital economy is connectivity, finding its form in the digital links between people, organisations and
A Guide to the Real Estate Industry in Asia
A keen understanding of the nature of real estate and the legal and regulatory issues related to this asset class
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Regional Trade Mid-Year Highlights 2023
2023 has been an odd year where seemingly global trade appears to have slowed down somewhat. Yet, trade regulations have
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q2 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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Managing Greenwashing Risks: A Southeast Asian Lens
As governments, corporates and individuals double down on efforts on their sustainability and environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) agenda, there
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Powering Up: The Latest Energy and Infrastructure Regulations, Policies and Opportunities Across Southeast Asia
On 11 May 2023, Rajah & Tann Asia organised a Regional Infrastructure & Energy webinar titled “Powering Up: The Latest
Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q1 2023
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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ASEAN Taxonomy V2: Enabling a Just Transition Towards Sustainable Finance Adoption by ASEAN
The ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance Version 2 (“ASEAN Taxonomy V2“) was released on 27 March 2023 by the ASEAN
Rajah & Tann Provides Jurisdictional Insights to the Guide on Conducting an Out-of-court Workout in Asia
The Guide on Conducting an Out-of-court Workout in Asia (“Guide“) has been jointly released by the Asian Business Law Institute
Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q4 2022 (Year in Review Edition)
We are pleased to share with you our 2022 year-in-review of the Regional Round-up for our Myanmar Office. In the “Looking Back: 2022” section, we highlight the key legal and regulatory developments affecting Myanmar in 2022. In the “Gazing Into: 2023” section, we look ahead to some key areas of development that you should take note of in the year to come, referencing the legal and business trends shaping the potential legislative and regulatory changes in Myanmar.
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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Annual Regional Trade Report 2022
2022 has been an interesting year as the world emerged from the pandemic. Hard core restrictions from the pandemic are
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New Trademarks Law Anticipated in Myanmar in March 2023
On 12 January 2023, the Department of Intellectual Property of Myanmar under the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice stating
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Rajah & Tann Asia’s Annual Regional Competition Report 2022
2022 has been an interesting year as the world emerged from the pandemic. Hard core restrictions from the pandemic are
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q3 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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FATF Adds Myanmar to Blacklist
On 21 October 2022, the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF“) added Myanmar to a group of high-risk countries, known as
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Recent Court Decisions: Are Myanmar Courts Pro-Arbitration?
Although more than five years have passed since the enactment of the Myanmar Arbitration Law 2016 (“MAL“), there have only
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q2 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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A Guide to Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia
Globally, nations and regulators are rallying their people and businesses to combat climate change. At the most recent 2021 United
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q1 2022
This is a quarterly snapshot of the key legal and regulatory developments in Myanmar.
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Rajah & Tann Contributes Article on “Investment opportunities in ASEAN post-RCEP” to India Business Law Journal
Rajah & Tann recently contributed an article titled “Investment opportunities in ASEAN post-RCEP” to the India Business Law Journal, a
Regional Trade Highlights 2021
2021 has witnessed various developments related to trade law across Southeast Asia. In this publication, we provide a snapshot of
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State of Emergency in Myanmar – One Year On
On 1 February 2021, a state of emergency was declared for a period of one year in Myanmar (“Declaration“). More
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q4 2021 (Year in Review Edition)
Looking Back: 2021 and Gazing Into: 2022 Looking Back: 2021 2021 was a year of tumultuous changes in Myanmar due
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q3 2021
Updates to the State of Emergency in Myanmar There have been quite a number of developments regarding the State of
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State of Emergency in Myanmar – Six Months On
On 1 February 2021, the military-nominated then Vice President U Myint Swe (who is now the current President of Myanmar) declared a state of emergency for a period of one year (“Declaration”) pursuant to Article 417 of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 2008.
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A Guide to Sustainable Financing in Southeast Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a renewed realisation on how existential threats can debilitate the global economy. With this,
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Five Years On: The Development of Arbitration Laws and Institutions in Myanmar
It has been five years since Myanmar enacted its Arbitration Law 2016 to begin its journey of modernising its legal framework to promote arbitration as a viable mode of alternative dispute resolution in Myanmar. Over the past five years, whilst important strides have been taken to move forward on the development of the necessary framework and institutions, significant roadblocks have also been encountered, most recently with the COVID-19 pandemic and the military coup.
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q2 2021
CBM Restrictions and Cash Shortage on the Ground Following the Military Coup that took place on the 1 February 2020
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Guide to Lending and Security in Southeast Asia
We are pleased to bring you the 2021 Regional Guide to Lending and Taking Security in Southeast Asia (“Guide”). This
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Rajah & Tann’s South Asia Practice Group Contributes to The Hindu BusinessLine: “India’s ASEAN Engagement Needs a Digital Push”
Vikram Nair and Sriram Chakravarthi from the South Asia Practice Group of Rajah & Tann contributed an article titled “India’s
Guide on COVID-19 Vaccination: Regulatory Issues
COVID-19, the disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread across the globe causing severe
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Regional Round-Up: Myanmar Q1 2021
Military Takeover 1 February 2021 On 1 February 2021, the Tatmadaw (the formal name of the armed forces of Myanmar)
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State of Emergency in Myanmar – Two Weeks On
A one year state of emergency commencing from 1 February 2021 (“Emergency”) pursuant to Article 417 of the Myanmar Constitution 2008 has been declared in Myanmar, and the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the country have been transferred to the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
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State of Emergency in Myanmar – Answering Your Pressing Questions
The military-nominated First Vice President U Myint Swe, who is currently serving as the acting President, has declared a state of emergency for one year commencing from 1 February 2021 (“Declaration”), pursuant to Article 417 of the Myanmar Constitution 2008.
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