Category: Telecoms, Media and Tech

HHQ appoints Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi to spearhead the launch of its new Technology Group
Halim Hong & Quek (‘HHQ’), the Malaysian law firm member of Andersen Global, has appointed Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi as joint heads of its newly launched Technology Group. The group is set up to collaborate closely with clients, aiding them in navigating legal, regulatory, […]

The Power of AI in Law: The Rise of AI in Legal Systems in Asia
Given its historical reliance on custom and convention, the legal industry might appear unlikely to undergo a significant AI revolution. However, the era of legal technology is here. AI has the unmatched potential to revolutionise the legal field in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility. This […]

India – Economic Growth Forecasts Improve
The economic growth prospects for India have seen some upward movements in the recent reports published by international financial institutions. The detailed coverage by the World Bank is insightful and captures some of the key elements which have contributed to the current or proposed growth. There […]

Digital Westphalia
Global digital dynamics cannot and should not be reduced to a simple US-China competitive frame, and we must step away from the idea of a trilateral race for digital power between US, China, and Europe.

Practicing Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Law in Hong Kong. An interview with Jennifer Wu, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Jennifer Wu is a Hong Kong-based Partner with Pinsent Masons specialized in Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Law. She heads a team on cross border cyber, technology and data related issues, including crypto, software licensing, digital transformation, civil fraud/ asset recovery and data governance/ data protection. She has been commended […]

Thailand Regulatory Goals for Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning
This article first appeared on Global Legal Insights (2023) Over the past several years, Thailand has been researching, developing, and applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the public and private sectors through international collaborations with AI developers. Thailand is adapting to AI to […]

Helping clients navigate the increasingly complex legal and compliance risks associated with their use of technology and data. An interview with Charmian Aw
Charmian Aw explains the most important current data and technology considerations for companies doing business in the APAC region.

Practicing Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law (TMT) in Indonesia. An Interview with Mika Isac Kriyasa
Mika Isac Kriyasa specializes in the practice of Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law (TMT), based in Jakarta, Indonesia as a Partner with Dentons HPRP. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains what inspired him to practice law and what challenges and opportunities he helps […]

Singapore launches public consultation on online harms codes
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has launched a public consultation on two proposed codes of practice, a code of practice for online safety and a content code for social media services, which will impose requirements on social media services to ensure the online safety […]

ONC TMT Influencer Joshua Chu Leaves for Group Chief Risk Officer Role at a Publicly Listed Blockchain Technology Company
ONC TMT litigator and legal influencer Joshua Chu is leaving the firm to join Coinllectibles™, the first publicly traded blockchain Fusion DOTs™ technology company on the US OTC Markets as the Group’s Chief Risk Officer. A Personal Brand For nearly three years, Joshua Chu has built […]

Singapore updates media and telecoms competition rules
To ensure that Singapore’s regulatory framework remains up to date with today’s ever- evolving technology and business landscape, the infocommunications and media regulator (IMDA) has issued a revised code of practice (the code) to govern fair competition and consumer protection in the broadcasting, newspaper and telecoms […]

Singapore Monetary Authority to hold increased powers over technology risk management
The Singapore Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill) was moved for a second reading in Parliament on 4 April 2022. This follow-up alert focuses on the increased powers the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will have over technology risk management (TRM) under the FSM Bill.

Singapore announces sanctions against Russia
Singapore unveiled its sanctions against Russia on 5 March 2022. These focus on the control of exports of military and technological goods to Russia and financial measures against Russian banks, entities and activities. Authors: Hagen Rooke Leigh T. Hansson Calvin Chan Alexander Brandt Catriona Casha Michael J. Lowell Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian […]

Online Dispute Resolution platform Presolv360 raises $1.08 Million (INR 8.13 crores) in Seed Funding from MGA Ventures, Omidyar Network India, and others
The legaltech startup’s portfolio has grown 10X; and is one of the only ODR platforms to be enlisted by the Ministry of Law & Justice and empaneled by a High Court in the country