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Background On October 2, 2023, the Philippine Stock Exchange ("PSE") issuedPSE Memorandum CN-2023-0048, which declared the PSE Short Selling Guidelines effective. On October 11, 2023, the PSE also issuedPSE Memorandum CN No. 2023-0053, setting out the Regulatory Requirements for Securities Borrowing and Lending. Further toPSE Memorandum CN-2023-0056, the PSE officially launched its Short Selling Program on November 6, 2023 ...

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023, titled Final Extension of Amnesty Applications until 31 December 2023 (the"Circular") to grant a final extension up to December 31, 2023 for amnesty applications for late and non-filing of general information sheets ("GIS"), annual financial statements ("AFS"), as well as non-compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No ...

SyCipLaw Partners Ricardo P.G. Ongkiko (head of Litigation Department), John Christian Joy A. Regalado and Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba have written "International Commercial Arbitration in the Philippines," a chapter in the recently released Chambers International Arbitration 2023 Global Practice Guide (GPG) ...

Han Kun Law Offices | November 2023

China Business Law Journal Article Published November 10, 2023  What do stellar young lawyers talk about when they consider their career developments? Pan Xinyi reports A professional career, much like running a marathon, places equal emphasis on the right strategy and unrelenting effort ...

Han Kun Law Offices | November 2023

On September 28, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the "CAC") issued theProvisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows (Draft for Comment)(the "Draft Provisions") ...

India Business Law Journal Article Published on November 6, 2023 Our annual ‘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. Katherine Abraham reports Big changes are afoot in the Indian legal landscape with the arrival of foreign firms and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology ...

SyCipLaw's Tax Department has prepared Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) for August. The August 2023 issue covers the following tax issues: 1. May the ruling in the 2011 case of Commissioner of Internal Revenue v ...

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued SEC Memorandum Circular No. 17, series of 2023, titled Extension of Amnesty Applications until 06 November 2023 (SEC MC No. 17-2023 or the "Circular") to grant a final extension up to November 6, 2023 for amnesty applications for late and non-filing of general information sheets ("GIS"), annual financial statements ("AFS"), as well as non-compliance with SEC Memorandum Circular No ...

Han Kun Law Offices | October 2023

On October 8, 2023, theScientific and Technological Ethics Review Regulation (Trial)("Scientific and Technological Ethics Regulation") was jointly published by the China's Ministry of Science and Technology ("MOST"), the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and other seven (7) departments/institutions, which was followed by a press conference held next day by the MOST to respond to media inquiries ("Press Conference") ...

MinterEllison | October 2023

As we navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape, upskilling our people continues to be a priority. In response, the innovators at MinterEllison developed Mintcoin, an internal crypto currency designed to reward participation in the firm’s Digital Academy program and innovation initiatives. We’re thrilled to announce that this initiative has secured MinterEllison a spot on the AFRs Most Innovative Companies list for 2023 ...

Han Kun Law Offices | September 2023

On September 7, 2023, the Center for Drug Evaluation (the "CDE") of the National Medical Products Administration (the"NMPA") released "Annual Report on Progress of Clinical Trials for New Drug Registration in China (2022)"(the"2022 Annual Report") ...

SyCipLaw's Tax Department has prepared the T.I.P.S. for July which covers the following tax issues: 1. May the Bureau of Internal Revenue validly serve an assessment notice through the central receiving station of an establishment where the taxpayer is a tenant without proof of authority of the person who allegedly received the mail as part of her functions? 2 ...

Han Kun Law Offices | September 2023

On September 8, 2023, the China National Center for Biotechnology Development (the "CNCBD"), a public institution under direct charge of the China's Ministry of Science and Technology (the "MOST"), released the"Notice on Issuing Answers for Frequently Asked Questions on Human Genetic Resource Administration"(the "Updated FAQs"), which summarized and responded to questions that are constantly raised among the relevant industry (the "Industry") ...

PCC Issues Motu Proprio Merger Review Guidelines for Digital Markets On 21 August 2023, the Philippine Competition Commission (“PCC”) issued the Guidelines for the motu proprio review of Mergers and Acquisitions in Digital Markets (the “Guidelines”) to provide greater transparency and predictability over the PCC’s power of motu proprio review of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the digital market ...

Han Kun Law Offices | August 2023

Recently, China's healthcare industry has been subject to a rigorous inspection and rectification initiatives focusing on anti-corruption. These initiatives have attracted widespread attention in the industry, and we have received numerous media and customer inquiries regarding such issues ...

Han Kun Law Offices | August 2023

On 9 August 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern (the "Executive Order"), to regulate U.S. persons engaged in transactions or investment activities in China (including mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) that involve certain technologies and products. The U.S ...

TSMP Law Corporation | August 2023

Stefanie Yuen Thio’s journey has been shaped by a modest Asian upbringing that instilled a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to society. “I want to make a difference, because I believe I have been tremendously blessed – having grown up in Singapore, having had the opportunities I have had, being able to apply my God-given skills. It’s my obligation to use all that experience and ability to do some good ...

On June 9, 2023, the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas issued Circular No. 1174, amending the implementing regulations of the mandatory agricultural, fisheries and rural development financing contemplated by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Financing Enhancement Act (Republic Act No. 11901 or the “Agri-Agra Reform Credit Act”). The implementing regulations were previously set out in BSP Circular No. 1159 dated November 4, 2022 ...

SyCipLaw's Tax Department has prepared an international edition of its Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) for the second quarter of 2023. Please read the full texthereor via thislink. The SyCipLaw T.I.P.S - International Edition covers the following tax issues: 1. May a public utility treat corporate income taxes as operating expenses for purposes of computing rates chargeable to consumers? 2. For input value-added tax ("VAT") refund claims filed prior to RMC No ...

Han Kun Law Offices | August 2023

The concept of "patient-centered" has become the core guiding principle in current research and development ("R&D") of drugs. "Patient-centered" drug R&D refers to the process of drug discovery, design, implementation and decision-making based on the patient's point of view, with the aim of efficiently developing clinically valuable drugs that better meet the needs of patients ...

Han Kun Law Offices | July 2023

The so–called short swing profit rule ("SSPR") is originally provided in the PRC Securities Law ...

MinterEllison | July 2023

Australia's Federal Court finds in favour of Nine newspapers against Ben Roberts-Smith. The judgement is a win for investigative journalism and the public’s right to know. Defence was lead by Peter Bartlett, MinterEllison.   Nine newspapers’ victory in the Ben Roberts Smith vs Nine defamation case strengthens a core principle of journalism, and key tenant of democracy, which is the public’s right to know ...

Han Kun Law Offices | July 2023

On July 13, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC"), together with the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Radio and Television Administration issued the Interim Measures for Generative Artificial Intelligence Services (the "Interim Measures"), which will come into effect on August 15, 2023 ...

Han Kun Law Offices | July 2023

On July 9, 2023, the State Council of the People's Republic of China[1] promulgated the Regulations on Supervision and Administration of Private Investment Funds ("Regulations"), which will take effect from September 1st, 2023 ...

Han Kun Law Offices | July 2023

On July 14, 2023, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the PRC ("MOST") issued the Notice on Updating the Guidelines on Administrative Approval Items and the Scope and Procedures for Filing and Prior Reporting of Human Genetic Resources, which unveiled six documents, including the administrative guidelines on collection approval, biobanking approval, exportation approval and international collaboration approval of human genetic resources ("HGRs"), as well as the scope and procedures for int

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