Asia: Government, Public Sector

Australia's fight against money laundering relies on public-private information sharing through the Fintel Alliance, but regulatory barriers and privacy considerations create challenges. How can Australia expand collaboration beyond current ring-fenced arrangements to strengthen financial crime prevention while protecting consumer privacy?

Caribbean citizenship by investment programmes have tightened due diligence, information sharing and interview requirements in response to international scrutiny. This article examines why rejection risk has increased, the most common causes of refusal, the effect of the new regional compliance framework, and the practical steps applicants can take to prepare a stronger application.

Making profit in a business may also become part of a criminal investigation. But how does ordinary company income get categorised as “proceeds of crime”? Gameskraft Technologies, an Indian online gaming company behind the game, rummy, platforms such as RummyCulture, is at the centre of a notable money-laundering case in India.

The State of Western Australia and the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation have both filed appeals against a landmark Federal Court decision awarding $150 million in compensation for cultural loss caused by mining operations in the Pilbara region. This unprecedented case marks the first judicial determination of native title compensation for future acts and the largest cultural loss award in Australian history, establishing critical precedents for how compensation is assessed when native title rights

Applications under the Act can result in significant implications for project delivery and provide an avenue for Traditional Owners to seek protections when state law does not do so.

The NSW Government has begun consulting with native title groups on developing a new policy for how native title claims could be settled in NSW.

Examination of fundamental right to rehabilitation for trafficking survivors, analyzing Victim Protection Plan’s seven-stage framework and constitutional foundations.

India’s legislative journey towards gender equality has seen commendable progress. Over the last few decades, a series of statutes and amendments were enacted to protect women from systemic oppression, dowry-related harassment, domestic abuse, and economic neglect. The aim was clear to empower women within the patriarchal structures of Indian society. These laws include Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code IPC, the Dowry Prohibition Act, Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code CrPC, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, among others.

The Delhi High Court, in Uma Bharti & Anr. v. The Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors. [W.P.(CRL) 2429/2026], directed local police to protect a live-in couple whose relationship was opposed by the woman’s father and brother. The order, passed by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Saurabh Banerjee on 13.08.2026, reaffirms that a consenting adult’s choice to reside with a partner of their choosing remains constitutionally protected, irrespective of familial or societal disapproval.

China has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in early-stage biotech innovation, challenging traditional U.S. hubs like San Francisco and Boston through faster development timelines, lower clinical trial costs, and aggressive government support. As deal volume between Western biopharma companies and Chinese biotechs surges dramatically, industry leaders must navigate the complex balance between accessing China's growing scientific contributions and managing heightened geopolitical tensions and U.S. regulato

Australia's data centre sector is attracting significant foreign investment, but the regulatory landscape is rapidly evolving. Projects now face complex requirements spanning national security reviews, critical infrastructure obligations, energy and water constraints, and social licence considerations that investors must navigate strategically.

Vietnam's reclassification from Frontier Market to Secondary Emerging Market by FTSE Russell marks a pivotal transformation for the country's capital markets. This upgrade could fundamentally reshape how Vietnamese companies approach initial public offerings, potentially connecting them with billions in international institutional capital and creating pathways to major global equity indices. The shift raises critical questions about corporate governance standards, investor readiness, and whether Vietnam's s