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South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

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We are pleased to provide this twice-annual report summarising notable mergers and acquisitions activity in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting transactions over US$100 million in aggregate value. This edition features...more

Maynard Nexsen

CFIUS & Foreign Direct Investment in Economic Development Projects

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued the America First Investment Policy Memorandum, which promotes foreign investment in the United States from allies yet also signals restrictions for certain investments in...more

Mayer Brown

A UN Law Firm? : UNCITRAL Establishes Advisory Centre for States in ISDS Disputes

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In 2024, the 70 plus member States of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”) took significant steps towards the creation of an Advisory Centre for States in disputes in the Investor State...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Key Considerations When Doing Deals in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets are increasingly attractive candidates for investment due to higher rates of gross domestic product growth and, in many countries, emerging mass consumer classes. However, emerging-market mergers and...more

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The EU Anti-Coercion Regulation: A New Tool Against Economic Pressure

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As global economic pressures mount, the EU has armed itself with a powerful new tool to counter economic coercion. The EU Anti-Coercion Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/2675) has been fully in force for about a year...more

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European Competition Law Newsletter – April 2025

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UK CMA Imposes Fines for Information Exchanges Affecting Labour Markets - On 21 March 2025, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced fines on four UK broadcast and production companies for engaging in...more

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Saudi Arabia Issues Decree to Permit Foreign Ownership of Retail Pharmacies

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The new law, which offers a unique opportunity for investors in Saudi Arabia’s pharmacy market, forms part of a broader strategy to encourage innovation and foreign investment. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has opened...more

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Foreign Direct Investment in Asia: Key Trends and Regulatory Considerations

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Asia continues to expand, with jurisdictions across the region implementing diverse regulatory frameworks to attract and control foreign capital. Understanding the nuances of these...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in India (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in India through which to conduct business: A foreign entity may establish a business presence in India by: • opening a liaison...more

Mayer Brown

India Proposes to Remove Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Limit in Insurance Sector

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India's insurance sector is poised for a major transformation following the Finance Minister of India’s February 1, 2025 announcement of a proposal to increase the FDI limit in the sector from 74% to 100%. This development...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis Issues Mandatory Five-Year Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently issued its mandatory five-year benchmark survey to obtain data on direct investment abroad by U.S persons and businesses. The survey, known as the...more

A&O Shearman

Uncertain regulatory climate makes deal protections crucial

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Regulatory intervention levels are rising. The concerns of antitrust authorities and foreign investment (FDI) regulators are evolving and can be unpredictable. Allocation of merger control execution risk in deal documents...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in France (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - • Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business - Business may be conducted in France either through a French branch of a...more

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Vietnam in the year ahead

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Vietnam's growth ambitions - Barely two months into the year, Vietnam's parliament has raised the country's GDP growth target for 2025 from 6.5% to 7% to at least 8%. The ambitious GDP target rides on the back of an...more

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Foreign investment control regimes reach far and hit hard

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Foreign investment (FDI) screening regimes continued to present challenges for dealmakers. We saw tough intervention in key jurisdictions. New and expanding rules added to regulatory burden. Overall, most deals are cleared...more

DLA Piper

US Tax and Trade Policy Developments: Potential Implications for Foreign Tax Credits, the State of the Budget Resolution, and...

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Last week, President Donald Trump issued two Executive Orders (EOs) that address digital services taxes enacted by international trading partners and income taxes paid by US taxpayers to the People’s Republic of China (PRC),...more

Wiley Rein LLP

President Trump Announces “America First Investment Policy” to Promote Investments from Allies and Enhance Restrictions on China

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On February 21, 2025, President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) announcing an “America First Investment Policy” focused on promoting foreign investment in the United States from allies and...more

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Real Estate Transactions Come Under Increased National Security Scrutiny

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As geopolitical tensions rise and the post-Cold War global order continues to fray, national security has experienced a renewed policymaking focus. The most prominent areas in this regard have been critical technology...more

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Ripple Effects of Tariff Hikes

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As a tool of trade policy, tariffs can profoundly affect costs and supply chain dynamics within the construction sector. The construction industry is a vital part of the global economy and is often susceptible to impacts...more

Hogan Lovells

China and the UK National Security and Investment Act – Implications for Business and Investors in 2025

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If the UK and China were friends on social media, their relationship status would be ‘it’s complicated’. China is integral to many integrated supply chains, globally as well as in the UK, and is also a significant source of...more

Alston & Bird

Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Germany in 2024: Key Facts & Figures

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Our European Antitrust Team provides insights into German foreign direct investment (FDI) control in 2024....more

Holland & Knight LLP

Trump Plans to Create a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund and Suggests Potential TikTok Acquisition

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President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) on Feb. 3, 2025, directing the Treasury and Commerce secretaries to submit a comprehensive plan within 90 days for the creation of the United States' first Sovereign...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Building Global Infrastructure Regarding...

In 2024, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw significant financial engagement. Preliminary data indicates that China invested approximately $92.4 billion in various projects across the 149 countries involved in the...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Chinese Industrial Parks in Mexico, Mexico a Growing Hub for Chinese FDI (And...

As of now, the start of 2025, there are several Chinese industrial parks in Mexico, with notable examples including the Hofusan Industrial Park near Monterrey, which hosts manufacturing plants for ten Chinese companies. When...more

Jones Day

Mexican Government Releases "Plan México"

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The Mexican government recently launched the Mexico Plan (Plan México), a six-year strategy in collaboration with the federal government and the private sector intended to promote economic growth in Mexico....more

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