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Building Asia capability as a resilience strategy: what boards need to ask
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Asia capability under pressure: lessons from the Hormuz disruption
Australia's response at the government level was, by most measures, proactive, considered and effective. The policy architecture, the bilateral relationships, the trade agreements held up and, in some cases, proved their value in ways that surprised even their architects.
Enhancing child protection responses in oral health practice: A scoping review of evidence‐based approaches
Key Practitioner Messages Oral health practitioners should receive ongoing and comprehensive training to effectively identify and safely respond to child abuse and neglect cases. Interdisciplinary collaboration with health and social practitioners is essential for oral health practitioners to provide supportive care to children and their families.
6 New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR List
in Books to Read if You Like..., eBook, Literary Fiction, News 6 New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR List Looking to elevate your reading list? Discover six new literary fiction novels that are must-reads! Each book offers a unique narrative and profound insights, perfect for adding depth to your TBR pile. Dive into these exceptional stories that promise to captivate and inspire with their compelling prose and rich themes.
Hacked! Now what? Five tips on managing (and preparing for) a cybersecurity breach across Asia
Stolen data. A ransom demanded. People affected across borders. What should an organisation do when the unthinkable happens: a cyber breach? How is it managed as the drama unfolds? What could it have done beforehand to minimise risks and potential damage? King & Wood Mallesons partners Cheng Lim, Su Chang, Nicola Charlston and Amanda Lees came together to discuss a hypothetical – yet very real – cybersecurity breach as part of the Sprint to the Finish series.
Suitability of ISDS for Societal Challenges
Introduction Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region, with some of these changes irreversible. Indigenous communities have resisted the development of mines and pipelines, taking social and legal action to protect their lands. The covid-19 pandemic exposed serious health and economic crises, with ongoing consequence. Societal challenges, domestic and international, demand action and institutional responses.
Navigating The Net Zero Transition: Spotlight on Southeast Asia, Japan and the Republic of Korea
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Find out more about Lexology or get in touch by visiting our About page. Register To view this article you need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader. If you can't read this PDF, you can view its text here. Go back to the PDF . Asia-Pacific, Global, Japan, South Korea November 24 2023 30 days Series 20 by Zhang Kaihui N A V I G A T I N G T H E N E T ZERO TRANSITION SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTHEAST ASIA, JAPAN AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Economies demanding or driving change?
By Mana Sugimoto, Sunny C. Huang, Alessio Tripodi, Hyejin Jeon, Katie Walsh, Chisaki Kishi, Eliza Saville, Kyra Lee, Claire Rogers, Michael Lawson, Yoshiki Tsurumaki, Amanda Lees, Jake Robson, David Phua, Nicola Yeomans, Seokho Lee, Paul McBride, John Shum, Sam Farrands, Su Meng, Richard Mazzochi, Katherine Ke, Claire Potter, June Ho, Ira A. Eddymurthy, Aldilla Stephanie Suwana, Catherine Fernandez, Phan Xuan Qui, Dang Duc, Dan Canta, Aihua Lia, Emma Patane, Nadia Wust, Gary Smythe, Bohyoung Kim, Andrew Deszcz, Esther Yee, Heather Chong, Raisya Mjory
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ESG: Enabling Sustainable Growth
In our APAC Climate Guide, experts across the region share their insights as they help clients to navigate the transition. We look at the incentives encouraging clean energy, how carbon markets are expanding, the growth of sustainable finance and the role of the private sector. We also look at focus areas in each jurisdiction, from wind power in Japan to electric vehicles in China. Vietnam is among the fastest growing markets in ASEAN.
Proposed new rules for the SIAC - improved procedures for small disputes, new preliminary determination rule and enhanced powers for the Registrar and President
The proposed draft new rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) are a comprehensive rewrite and restructure of the existing 6th edition of the SIAC Rules dated 1 April 2016 (SIAC Rules 2016), making the rules more logical and coherent. The proposed rules include some welcome developments, such as proposals to streamline the procedure for small disputes and increase the powers of the Registrar and President.
一带一路实用指南：如何有效地解决一带一路争议
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Belt and Road Practical Guide: How to Resolve Disputes on the Belt and Road
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Belt and Road Practical Guide: Arbitration Finance along the Belt and Road
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一带一路实用指南：一带一路仲裁资助
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Parastate and Babel Asia: the Singapore Court draws the Intersection between Crypto Disputes and International Arbitration
The recent case of Parastate Labs Inc v Wang Li & Ors (including Babel Asia Asset Management Pvt Ltd (“Babel Asia”) and Babel Holding Ltd (“Babel Holding”))[1] is a prime example of the type of cryptocurrency disputes being seen in Singapore at the moment. In it, the Singapore High Court acted decisively to uphold an arbitration agreement between Babel Asia, a cryptocurrency fund manager, and one of its investors, Parastate.
Tribunal rejects jurisdiction over panda reserve dispute: the scope of PRC BITs set out in black and white
Key takeaways The proliferation of bilateral investment treaties (BIT), multilateral investment treaties and free trade agreements (FTA) (i.e., treaties between two or more States promising to protect foreign investments) has led to a plethora of arbitration proceedings where private investors challenge State interference in their investments.
Public-Private Partnerships in Vietnam
Introduction and Background Vietnam’s public-private partnership (PPP) regime started approximately 30 years ago. In the early 1990s, PPPs were initially considered an eligible form of foreign investment in Vietnam, which allowed for the development of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects[1].
A bit diddly-do
May 7, 2021 A bit diddly-do Did Bob have a good birthday? How delicate is he feeling during this episode? And did Adam enjoy his first trip to the pub in months? To find out the answers, listen to the latest episode of Partners in Crime with Robert Daws and Adam Croft.
The Story Behind: The Silence Before Dawn by Amanda Lees
Amanda was born in Hong Kong and survived both a convent boarding school and a Jesuit boys’ school before being summarily ejected from the latter. She gets her thirst for adventure from her parents who met in the jungle in Borneo where her mother had set up a hospital and her father, a former Gurkha Intelligence officer and Oxford-educated spy, was probably up to no good.
Indonesia’s Harmonized Tax Law - A new tax regime for a modern world
Indonesia October 25 2021 What you need to know Indonesia’s parliament has introduced a new “omnibus” law – known as the Harmonized Tax Law. The Harmonized Tax Law makes a number of amendments to the income tax and value-added tax (VAT) regimes in Indonesia, and also introduces a new carbon tax on coal-fired power plants. These changes will have a significant impact on the cost of doing business in Indonesia.
Singapore Convention Ushers in New Era for International Mediation
The Singapore Convention further legitimises mediation as a viable method of cross-border dispute resolution, say Amanda Lees and Eric Chan at Simmons & Simmons. On 7 August 2019, the Singapore Convention on Mediation (“Singapore Convention”), was signed by 46 countries (link), including China, the US, Singapore, India and South Korea. Support for the Convention from some of the world’s largest economies is encouraging: a recognition that mediation has become a viable dispute resolution option.
A literature review of interventions to reduce stress in doctors
1. Shanafelt, TD, Sloan, JA, Habermann, TM. The well-being of physicians. Am J Med 2003;114(6):513–619. Google Scholar | Medline 2. Williams, S . Physician wellness and remediation. In: A, Kalet, CL, Chou (eds) Remediation in medical education: a mid-course. New York: Springer Science+Business Media; 2014, pp. 185–203. Google Scholar 3. Peters, D . Doctor’s resilience: can physicians heal themselves. J Holist Healthcare 2006;3(1):3–6. Google Scholar 4. General Medical Council .
A qualitative evaluation of parents’ experiences of health literacy information about common childhood conditions
This article reports the findings from a qualitative service evaluation of health literacy resources for parents of children aged 0-4 on six common paediatric conditions (abdominal pain, asthma/wheeze, bronchiolitis, diarrhoea/vomiting, fever and head injury).
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