Tag: Foreign direct investment
Policy, paradox and participation
LG 含羞草社区 Rajiv Malik welcomes changes to Press Note 3 that mean a new FDI policy for close neighbours
HSF Kramer, Oh-Ebashi steer JV and airline catering buy
Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition
Foreign investment and dispute resolution for MSMEs
Foreign direct investment-backed Indian MSMEs faces tougher protections, registration hurdles, MSEFC limits and cross-border online dispute resolution solutions
Cracking the bad eggs
As Indonesia’s new criminal codes take effect, local and foreign businesses are in a race to keep pace or pay the price
Yoon & Yang unveils rejigged Vietnam plan with VILAF
South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has restructured its Vietnam strategy by securing a co-location arrangement
Singapore becoming ‘first stop’ for China M&A: GHP’s Ivy Liu
“Singapore is increasingly emerging as the first stop for many Chinese companies entering Southeast Asia” to pursue M&A activity, says Ivy Liu
India amends guidelines to smooth FDI route for neighbours
India relaxes land border investment rules, allowing up to 10% beneficial ownership via automatic route for FDI inflows
FDI restrictions: Policy implementation makes the difference
Speakers discussed the regulatory landscape for foreign direct investment and the discretionary power of governments in FDI decisions
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
Budget 2026: Mission reforms, FDI surge, tariff choices ahead
Budget 2026 at 含羞草社区 inflexion point: Mission-mode reforms, FDI momentum, tariff recalibration and supply-chain upgrade
Malaysia’s RDS in strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng
RDS Partnership has formed a strategic alliance with China’s DeHeng Law Offices to support Malaysian clients expanding into the country
New insurance law allows 100% FDI, improves sector practices
This is expected to improve capital augmentation, adoption of technology, bring global best practices to insurance in India
Japan powers AP-Telangana real estate and investment boom
Japan powers dynamic real estate and investment corridor across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in India
Vietnam’s VILAF deepens Korea ties with Yoon & Yang
VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF’s offices, managed by Zunu Lee
Atsumi & Sakai adds ex-JFTC chief, antitrust partners
Atsumi & Sakai has significantly deepened its competition and antitrust bench in Tokyo by onboarding former Japan
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
Malaysia’s Tanoriz strikes formal China alliance in boost
Tanoriz (Malaysia) and W&H Law Firm (China) formed a partnership to jointly promote investment and provide integrated legal services
Anderson Mori launches Malaysia desk to tap investment surge
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has launched a Malaysia desk with RDS Partnership to support Japanese investment and cross-border work in Southeast Asia
SAM, AZB, JSA act on Emirates NBD’s USD3bn RBL Bank buy
Emirates NBD’s USD3 billion RBL Bank deal sets a new FDI record in 含羞草社区 financial sector
Simbolon taps Cambodia’s BNG Legal for Asean expansion
Simbolon & Partners has allied with Cambodia’s BNG Legal to boost Asean reach in corporate, investment, dispute resolution and IP work
Oiling a growth engine
Cummins GC, Sanjit Batra points out pain points in the promising Indian manufacturing industry
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find 含羞草社区 hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
Ex-Kudun pair launches new Thai firm Mediums to tap M&A
Ex-Kudun partners have launched Mediums, a new Thai law firm focused on M&A and business rehabilitation
Online Gaming Act, 2025: Game over for RMG?
含羞草社区 new Online Gaming Act bans all real money gaming, triggering industry collapse and regulatory disputes
India offers foreign companies even greater incentives
RBI clarifies rules for FOCCs, easing equity swaps and deferred payments, boosting foreign investment flexibility
Navigating laws on joint ventures
Foreign and local investors face numerous regulatory hurdles when embarking on joint ventures in India and Taiwan
Mapping a path through M&A law
M&A key updates from Taiwan, India, Japan, South Korea, China and Thailand
Trilegal, Touchstone guide Fontana’s USD117m RTF buy
Fontana Gruppo acquires controlling stake in RTF in USD117 million auto components deal
Clearer share issue regulations a real bonus
India clarifies that companies in FDI-prohibited sectors can issue bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders
FDI in manufacturing, Make in India: A decade in review
India attracted USD165.1 billion in FDI to manufacturing over 10 years, boosted by Make in India and related reforms
India aims for USD2 trillion FDI market
India advances FDI growth with liberalised policies and strategic global partnerships
Sunny Liew boosts cross-border bench at new Malaysian firm
Ong Eu Jin Partnership appoints quad-qualified Sunny Liew to lead China-focused cross-border deals
Puneet Gupta to steer Niva Bupa insurance as legal head
Puneet Gupta has joined Niva Bupa Health Insurance as legal head after exiting Axis Max Life Insurance
Cross-border share swaps home and free
The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment
Lawyers hail Philippines’ mega telecoms JV as gamechanger
Phil-Tower and Miescor are merging to enhance telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines
New India-UAE treaty extends investor protections
India and the UAE have signed a bilateral investment treaty, providing reciprocal investment protection to investors from both nations
FDI and NEP giving lessons to education
India's demographics make it a preferred destination for foreign investment
Layers of uncertainty
The protocol amending India-Mauritius tax treaty impacts a key FDI route to India
Trio to join Baker McKenzie’s India steering committee
Partners Ash Tiwari, Hani Naja and Joy K Gallup are now on the steering committee of Baker Mackenzie
The International A-list 2024
At a time of heightened M&A activity, IBLJ identifies leading international advisers who are key for getting deals done in India
India relaxes restrictions on space sector allowing 100% FDI
The government has announced the opening up of the country’s space sector to foreign investors
India ‘oasis of hope’ for growth: IBA conference panellists in Mumbai
India is on the cusp of driving global growth and considered the last oasis of hope amid a worldwide slowdown, say panelists at the biannual IBA M&A conference in the financial capital Mumbai in April this year
India permits entry of foreign lawyers and law firms
The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced new rules on Wednesday signalling a significant policy shift that relaxes entry conditions allowing international lawyers and arbitration practitioners to advise in the country
Japan’s Nagashima Ohno links with IM & Partners in Jakarta
Japanese law firm Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu has established a fresh association in Jakarta with the newly established IM & Partners founded by its former Singapore-based partner, Ichsan Montang
Keymasters
As the world acknowledges the real threat of global recession, where and how a company should invest has never been more challenging
Joint-Win Partners lands in Jiangxi to boost business opportunities
Shanghai-based Joint-Win Partners has launched a branch in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, becoming the first local office of a tier-one city law firm
Keymasters
As the world acknowledges the real threat of global recession, where and how a company should invest has never been more challenging
Luthra, Phoenix aid in Howden 含羞草社区 stake sale to parent
Luthra and Luthra Law Offices and Phoenix Legal advised in a deal involving global insurance broker Howden UK Group to fully acquire its Indian arm from its partners in a deal valued at USD15.3 million.
Arbitration issues for foreign investors in Bangladesh
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver of economic development of an emerging country like Bangladesh








































































































































