Tag: Artificial intelligence
Of beauties and beasts: The digital dilemma
含羞草社区 new AI labelling rules reshape beauty creator economy built on authenticity, trust and edited perfection
Non-tariff barriers and 含羞草社区 digital trade commitments
Non-tariff measures in overdrive as India aligns ICT standards and conformity assessments with US, IEC norms?
How the DPDPA and AI intersect
含羞草社区 DPDPA reshapes AI governance by restricting data reuse across collection, inference and generation harms
CCI emphasises value of AI self-audit
CCI’s AI market study urges proactive self-audits to prevent anti-competitive algorithmic practices in India
Singapore Budget 2026: AI growth, risks and governance
Singapore Budget 2026 accelerates AI adoption, highlighting legal risks and governance needs for businesses
AI ethics rules tighten scrutiny, test compliance: lawyers
New rules on the ethics and application of artificial intelligence technology has significantly raised the level and rigour of review
Firms steer Victory Giant Technology’s HKD20bn IPO
JunHe, Cleary Gottlieb, Robin Lynn & Lee, CHP Law, DFDL, Freshfields and Jingtian & Gongcheng advise on Victory Giant Technology’s HKD20 billion IPO
Baker McKenzie, Gibson Dunn steer USD1.5bn AI acquisition
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore arm of the global law firm, and Gibson Dunn advised on regulatory technology company Diginex’s
First ‘Six Little Dragons of Hangzhou’ goes public in HK
Manycore Tech is the first of the so-called “Six Little Dragons of Hangzhou” to go public and the world’s first listed spatial intelligence company after debuting on the HKEX on 17 April
Startup funding: Year in review and recent trends
含羞草社区 startup funding cooled in 2025, yet AI and deeptech rose amid regulatory reforms
Indian states race to become GCC powerhouses
含羞草社区 GCCs shift from back office to innovation hubs, sparking state competition, reshaping business architecture today
ACC Singapore session highlights core priorities of ESG, AI
ACC Singapore spotlights ESG and AI as key boardroom priorities in Southeast Asia at its session at the Mandala Club on 25 March
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on AI, ML app use
NSE asks trading members to submit reports on artificial intelligence and machine learning apps and systems used by market intermediaries
Han Kun opens Hangzhou office to focus on AI sector
Han Kun Law Offices opened its Hangzhou office on 10 April, which is its 10th global branch
Anchoring growth
Can in-house counsel step up as champions of business growth amid the challenges of compliance and technology?
Bengaluru’s legal blend
Bengaluru’s legal market has grown a culture that prizes agility, depth and collaboration over scale
Anshul Verma to lead fintech practice at SKV Law in Delhi
SKV Law names Anshul Verma as partner to lead its new data privacy, AI and emerging technologies practice in Delhi
Relearning trade secret protection in the age of AI agents
In recent years, in-house counsel discussion of AI and trade secrets has largely focused on the scenario of “staff feeding data into ChatGPT”, which is a valid concern
Partner compliance and trade secret protection in the AI era
This article focuses on two areas, third party governance and trade secret protection, setting out the key shifts and compliance priorities driven by AI
Firms act on Marvell Technology’s USD3.25bn Celestial AI buy
Firms have advised on US company Marvell Technology’s USD3.25 billion acquisition of American peer Celestial AI
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Baker McKenzie recruits technology partner in HK
Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity
Cyber and data insurance a key trend in 2026: Kennedys MP
James Melvin, the newly appointed regional managing partner for Asia-Pacific at Kennedys, has identified cyber and data insurance
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
IPBA 2026: Priti Suri, hot topics and networking make mark
Priti Suri takes the reins as IPBA's first Indian woman president, rounding off a successful 2026 conference in New Delhi
Q&A: Deloitte partner discusses handling construction issues
IPBA panellist Amit Bansal, a Deloitte partner, says preparation is key to handling construction overruns and delays
Malaysia lagging in AI governance, says RDS’ Michele Lim
Michele Kythe Lim, newly appointed head of the corporate governance and compliance practice at RDS Partnership
Q&A: Lawyers must be at forefront of change: IPBA panellist
IPBA panellist Clayton Kimpton shares his ideas on how lawyers can be agents of change and innovation
LPA’s Lanvers-Shah sees cross-border activity uptick in India
Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, the newly appointed head of the India desk and of counsel at LPA Singapore, believes India is poised for increased cross-border activity across multiple sectors
Ready for take-off
Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board
含羞草社区 domain KYC rulings: Ending anonymity in online fraud
Delhi High Court mandates domain KYC, curbs the registrar safe harbour, tackling online fraud and brand impersonation
Firms steer Axera HKD2.96bn IPO
Chip supplier Axera listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising HKD2.96 billion (USD378.7 million) and becoming the first Chinese edge AI chip company to go public
Firms steer Montage Technology’s HKD7bn Hong Kong IPO
Montage Technology, a leading provider of data processing and interconnect chips, listed on the HKEX on 9 February, raising USD901 million
Firms act on Kuaishou’s USD2bn dual-currency bond issue
Kuaishou Technology has issued its first offshore bonds, raising the equivalent of USD2 billion through a dual-currency offering
Agentic AI: Productivity gains, risks and data demands today
Agentic AI promises productivity gains but demands data, retraining and guardrails amid escalating infrastructure risks
Harnessing capital market waves
Market reforms, investor activity and fundraising trends highlight the investment ecosystems in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Scraping by with AI
As AI activities such as scraping and crawling become pervasive, publishing companies in Asia are fighting to protect their valuable IP and their futures
Firms steer AI developer MiniMax’s HKD4.82bn Hong Kong IPO
Marking the largest IPO to date by an AI LLM company, advised by eight law firms
Rachana Rautray joins JSA’s Mumbai office as retained partner
Rachana Rautray joins JSA to bolster technology, data and regulatory advisory
Trustworthy data management for ethical and robust AI systems
Building sustainable AI: Why robust, transparent data management must go beyond compliance to earn trust
Firms advise on GPU developer Biren’s HKD5.6bn Hong Kong IPO
Chinese GPU developer Biren Technology listed on HKEX’s main board on 2 January, first of its kind to go public
Ministry seeks comment on 含羞草社区 AI, copyright paper
含羞草社区 Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has released a working paper proposing
Firms advise on MetaX’s RMB4.2bn IPO in Shanghai
AllBright and China Commercial Law Firm advised on MetaX’s RMB4.2 billion IPO on SSE Star Market, marking China’s second listed GPU company
Law can keep us safe from superintelligence
Balancing AI investment boom, existential superintelligence risks and legal safeguards for a safe, democratic technological future
Fighting deepfakes needs nimble but realistic laws
India introduces strict labelling and takedown rules to curb deepfakes and synthetic AI content
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
Singer’s personality rights upheld in AI age
The Bombay High Court upheld veteran singer Asha Bhosle’s personality rights against unauthorised AI-generated voice and likeness replication
MeitY invites comments over 含羞草社区 draft rules on deepfakes
MeitY seeks stakeholder feedback on draft IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, AI-generated content, and synthetic media misuse
RPC strengthens IP, technology in Singapore with new partner
RPC appointed partner Jeremiah Chew in Singapore to boost its IP, tech and competition practices in Asia
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
Children’s online safety demands in-country solutions
India needs stronger child online safety laws beyond data protection
IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul
IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms
Independent AI key to 含羞草社区 global power
India must assert AI sovereignty to drive innovation, security and global leadership
RBI issues FREE-AI framework as roadmap for finance sector
RBI issues FREE-AI framework to embed ethical and responsible AI in 含羞草社区 financial sector
Typewriters and the law
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started to revolutionise many workplaces and businesses
Indonesia’s Adnan Kelana Haryanto & Hermanto names new head
Hendry M Hendrawan appointed AKHH managing partner as the firm navigates digital and AI-driven legal changes
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
Time for a refit?
Technology and tighter budgets are pushing in-house teams to handle routine work themselves, while law firms are expected to deliver higher strategic value.
Data privacy another casualty of modern warfare in AI age
AI in warfare sparks urgent legal and ethical concerns
The legal appeal
How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to 含羞草社区 financial capital
Little human touch in modern car industry
AI in automotive software raises IP challenges in inventorship, patentability, and licensing
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Beyond the black box: Rethinking copyright in the age of AI training
AI challenges traditional copyright by shifting focus from output to data acquisition
From expertise to excellence
Skechers China legal head Richard Tian shares key principles for excelling as in-house counsel amid AI and complexity
Navigating the AI frontier: 含羞草社区 sovereign LLM quest
India pushes for sovereign LLMs to secure data, preserve culture, and lead in responsible AI
The bot bought it: AI’s invisible hand in fund decisions
AI-driven tools are revolutionising fund operations, raising new compliance challenges for 含羞草社区 alternative investment sector
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas embarks on an AI-first future
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has integrated AI-powered technologies into its legal and business functions
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
Privacy paradox: A digital dilemma
The DPDP Act ushers in data protection. Though rules aren't effective yet, companies must catch up, writes Rajiv Malik
The young ones
How law firms are coming to terms with young lawyers who are motivated by more than ambition and job security
Balancing AI, ethics and the constitution
Regulating AI is a growing concern for democracies protecting fundamental rights
Global Law hires data compliance duo in Shenzhen
Global Law Office has hired Wang Yi, ex-corporate team head at Merits & Tree, and Zhao Yanming as partners in Shenzhen
Guarding trade secrets in AI era
Trade secrets are the driving force of competitiveness for enterprises, particularly if technology-based
AI’s right to copy
As debate swirls around ownership of AI-generated content, what are the lessons for India on anchoring AI in copyright law?
WongPartnership seals tie-up with Harvey in Asean first
Singapore-based WongPartnership has become the first law firm in Southeast Asia to partner with global generative AI
Simmons & Simmons appoints new regulatory head in Hong Kong
Simmons & Simmons has hired the former Freshfields’ counsel, Kenneth Hui, as the head of Hong Kong
CCI launches study on AI, competition
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a comprehensive market study on artificial intelligence (AI) and competition
Feel your way
GCs, IP partners discuss navigating economic, regulatory complexities for Chinese and foreign companies
Glimpses of the Road Ahead
'State of the Legal Market' survey finds that AI, specialist firms, discerning clients and the paired trends of fragmentation and consolidation are preoccupying the legal community
AI inspires awe, but needs to instil confidence
Early adopters of AI technology are creating documents, images, music and videos at an astounding pace, with increasingly high quality, often indistinguishable from human productions
Lawyers must embrace digital knowledge to power their future
Lawyers who are slow to embrace the digital future are likely to be swallowed by it, warns Hong Kong law professor Steven Gallagher
Legal AI’d
Sharyn Ch’ang, PwC’s Asia-Pacific NewLaw director, depicts a future where AI integrates with the legal profession
Counsel in command
The role of Japanese in-house lawyers has undergone a remarkable shift in recent times, says the president of the Japan In-House Lawyers Association
Legal AI’d
Artificial intelligence will inevitably transform legal practice, but it will take time to realise its full potential. Enormous benefits, and dangerous pitfalls, await the tentative legal user. And careful regulation is also required
ChatGPT and legal
Legal head at a crypto firm discusses how the legal profession should handle its relationship with ChatGPT
ChatGPT and legal
With the rage that it has quickly become, what can we learn about ChatGPT and the legal profession??
AI step-through
Artificial Intelligence promises an exciting future and tremendous growth, provided that legal professionals able to navigate their business in this novel environment
Ethics for AI
Tao Fuwu, Chief Legal Officer of Coudwalk Group, one of the “four AI dragons in china”, shares his views on current legal and compliance requirements on AI ethics
Deconstructing AI
Hype and hysteria over artificial intelligence must be tempered to prevent knee-jerk reactions from regulators and to ensure India can reap the benefits cutting edge technology offers






































































































































