The European Commission launches the EU Data Act. Italy is ready to play a key role in ensuring effective data protection.
The European Commission approved on 23rd February 2022, the new proposal for a European Data Law (cd. "EU Data Act"), which is part of the European Data Strategy..
The Union and its Member States, including Italy, are very active in the field of data protection and the implementation of the European Data Strategy. In this directio...
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Compliance Guidelines for Blind Box Business
On January 19th, 2022, the Shanghai Administration of Market Regulation published “Compliance Guidelines for Blind Box Business Activities in Shanghai” (hereinafter referred to as “Compliance Guidelines”, aiming to standardize blind box business activities and protect the consumers’ interests.
What Is ...
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Requirements for Lawful Employment of Foreigners in Vietnam
Since the beginning of 2022, there has been an increasing number of foreign enterprises investing in Vietnam. Accordingly, the demand for foreign workers in Vietnam has also risen. Foreigners who want to work in Vietnam will have to meet certain conditions as per the prescribed laws, especially in obtaining work permits issued by the...
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IPO – An Emerging Market in India
Introduction
The year 2021 has been a special year for the Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) market in India, with the Indian market witnessing several new age technology-led IPOs including Zomato, PolicyBazaar, Nykaa and Paytm to name a few. There has been a huge buying interest from bo...
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The UAE’s Steady Growth Post-Pandemic
The UAE’s Steady Growth Post-Pandemic
Introduction
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was one of the first of the Emirates that encountered cases of COVID-19 on its home turf. This country, with a population of 3.4 million, is considered to be one of ...
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Preferential Tax Policies Revealed in Shanghai to Aid Businesses
In order to support domestic enterprises whose business activities, production, and operations have been severely impacted by the most recent COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, the authorities will implement measures such as tax rebates, tax reductions, fee reductions, rent reductions, financial subsidies, and financial support. The reli...
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The Strategic Compass: A Historic Moment for the EU’s Security & Defence
Introduction
On March 21st, the Council of the European Union (currently under the presidency of France) formally approved the Strategic Compass, which had originally been the E.U.’s very first white paper on defence, the draft of which was first presented to EU defence ministers on November 15th...
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Q&A for HR Issues During the Pandemic
Since March of this year, the outbreak of Omicron has brought vast challenges for companies in China. Especially the rapid spread in Shanghai which has led to the city lockdown. Meanwhile, there are various unconventional situations with employment operations during such a special period. Therefore, we have hereby summarized a list o...
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India’s Post Pandemic Economic Recovery
Introduction
In early 2020, when the world struggled to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus, India closed its borders on the 24th of March, 2020, by declaring a 3week nationwide lockdown for its 1.3 billion residents. The lockdown brought the economy to a halt, as public movement was restri...
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EU Directive on Sustainable Governance – Supply Chain Impact & Effect on EU Companies Globally
Introduction
The European Commission published the proposal for a Directive (the most common form of legal act in the EU, setting out an objective to be achieved) on Sustainable Corporate Governance on the 23rd of February, which seeks to ensure that businesses address the adverse impacts of their actions, in thei...
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