The 12 boys and their coach that were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand for 17 days certainly made headlines across the world.

Beginning in 2024, foreign income earned the year before and imported into Thailand the following year will no longer be exempt from Thai personal income tax.

The Representative Office is one type of the legal vehicles available for a foreign entity to expand its existence in Thailand.

Indonesia is implementing a centralized export governance framework through Government Regulation No. 24 of 2026, requiring strategic natural resource commodities including coal, palm oil, and ferro alloy to be exported through a designated state-owned enterprise. This regulatory shift, effective June 1, 2026, may fundamentally alter existing commercial arrangements, shipping logistics, and contractual relationships between Indonesian exporters and offshore buyers.

When vessels face war risks or operational hindrances, maritime contracts provide different protective mechanisms through VOYWAR/CONWARTIME clauses and bill of lading hindrance provisions. This analysis examines how these contractual tools operate in distinct spheres, bind different parties, and offer varying levels of protection when vessels cannot safely reach their destinations.

The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its 2026 Arbitration Rules, introducing significant procedural reforms that reshape the arbitration landscape. From eliminating mandatory Terms of Reference to expanding expedited procedures and strengthening arbitrator disclosure requirements, these changes promise to enhance efficiency while maintaining the flexibility and integrity that define ICC arbitrations.

The Singapore Court of Appeal's landmark decision in Argoglobal Underwriting v OCBC [2026] SGCA 14 examines the stringent evidentiary requirements for marine insurance claims following the capsize of the jackup rig "TERAS LYZA." The ruling clarifies when insureds can invoke the presumption of loss by perils of the seas and establishes critical standards for proving Constructive Total Loss claims. This case serves as essential guidance on the burden of proof, the preservation of evidence, and the admissibili

When one creditor's money discharges another debtor's liability in a shipping insolvency, can that creditor inherit the discharged lender's security and leapfrog other claimants? The Singapore High Court's decision in Re Da Shun Shipping clarifies the boundaries between equitable subrogation, admiralty priorities, and insolvency restructuring when multiple creditors compete over limited vessel sale proceeds.

The Singapore High Court's decision in Aquilo Shipping Inc v SRTT Marine Trading & Services Pte Ltd examines the scope of the indemnity clause in the Norwegian Saleform 2012, determining whether sellers must proactively furnish security to release arrested vessels or merely reimburse buyers after they have paid.

Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 ("PDPA") was announced and published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on May 27th, 2019, ...

China's revised Arbitration Law of 2025 introduces groundbreaking reforms that enhance internationalization, standardize industry practices, and elevate arbitration to equal status with litigation. This comprehensive analysis examines the law's key innovations—including the adoption of seat-based jurisdiction, formal recognition of ad hoc arbitration, and expanded technological integration—while identifying potential regulatory gaps that may impact cross-border dispute resolution.

In an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, economic sanctions, and natural disasters, international trade faces unprecedented disruptions. Force majeure clauses have become critical risk allocation mechanisms, yet many parties fail to understand their limitations and requirements. This analysis examines why businesses must carefully draft and review these contractual provisions to protect themselves from liabilities arising from circumstances beyond their control.

How do contract formation and interpretation differ across China, Singapore, and Malaysia? This comparative analysis examines the fundamental requirements for valid contracts, the role of good faith obligations, and the practical implications for cross-border commercial transactions in these three major Asian trading jurisdictions.