How much weight does a plea agreement carry in the court’s decision? In Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22, the High Court dismissed an appeal against a sentence of imprisonment despite the parties having agreed to seek a fine if the appellant pleaded guilty.

The draft SIAC Insolvency Arbitration Protocol sets out a procedure for arbitration at SIAC for the resolution of disputes arising in relation to insolvency proceedings. This update considers the application of the draft Protocol and reviews its key differences from the current SIAC Rules.

Malaysia’s energy sector is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalisation and deregulation, two forces reshaping the industry’s competitive landscape and technological advancement.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has urged coastal provinces and cities to strengthen enforcement against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Thai industry leaders are urging the government to implement stronger measures to protect local producers from an expected surge of low-cost Chinese imports following new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.