The courts have recently drawn a sharper distinction between the derivative action and the oppression action as remedies in respect of wrongs committed against a company, including wrongs associated with intellectual property assets. It is suggested that focusing on the act is not optimal and instead the focus should be on the agreement or understanding of the parties, whether formal or informal.

The latest November issue of the Civil Litigation Update (CLU) examines two issues: (a) Order 11 rule 3 − is the “plain and obvious” test too strict? and; (b) the court’s exercise of discretion when ordering production of document constituting private or internal correspondence.

Foreign business chambers representing the European Union and the United States have raised concerns over regulatory challenges in Indonesia, citing risks to the nation’s appeal for foreign direct investment.

Thailand will impose a 15% minimum corporate tax on large international companies starting in 2025, according to Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. 

Indonesia’s solar power initiatives, including export projects and domestic solar panel supply chain development, are projected to contribute billions to the economy, with approximately $6 billion expected in foreign exchange reserves.

Malaysia is looking to advance its rare earth element industry through enhanced mining management technologies and strategic partnerships, particularly with China.

The Thailand PinkTech Ecosystem Report 2024 highlights the economic potential of the emerging "pinktech" sector—businesses and technologies catering to the LGBTQIA2S+ community—projecting a GDP increase of up to 1.47%, or $7.6 billion.