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This update discusses a recent Court of Appeal decision in COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers Co, Ltd v PT OKI Pulp & Paper Mills [2024] SGCA 50 which clarified the approach to be taken by courts in determining when a non-contractual dispute can be said to be “arising out of or in connection with” the contract between the parties.
This update takes a look at a rare, published judicial decision in Singapore regarding interim administration in XBW v XBX and another [2024] SGHCF 30. This decision is instructive on the criteria for a grant of letters of administration pending determination of a probate claim.
Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery has suspended its CEO, Gibran Huzaifah, and Chief Product Officer, Chrisna Aditya—both co-founders—pending an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
The International Institute for Trade and Development is set to propose strategic initiatives to the Ministry of Commerce aimed at leveraging cross-border e-commerce to boost small and medium enterprises in accessing China’s expanding market.
As e-commerce continues to expand as a cornerstone of Vietnam’s digital economy, experts are urging the implementation of marketplace identity verification to combat fraud and safeguard consumer rights.