Asia: Strategy

광시 지재권 전략실시업무사무실이 2026년 지재권 강구 건설 업무방안을 발표하며 지재권의 고품질 발전체계 구축, 고수준 보호, 고효율 전환 등 7개 분야 29개 &#

The Indian Patent Office has introduced comprehensive guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence in patent examination procedures, establishing a framework that balances technological efficiency with human oversight. These guidelines define permissible and prohibited uses of AI tools while addressing critical concerns around confidentiality, accuracy, and accountability in the patent examination process.

Modern agricultural machinery increasingly relies on embedded software and digital systems, raising complex questions about ownership rights and repair access. Thailand's patent exhaustion doctrine, developed for mechanical products, may not adequately address situations where manufacturers control the proprietary software and diagnostic tools necessary for equipment maintenance and repair.

As India's retail landscape evolves into an integrated omnichannel ecosystem, competition law frameworks continue to treat online and offline retail as separate markets. With e-commerce representing just 6-7% of consumer spending while consumers seamlessly move between digital and physical channels, the question emerges: are regulators defining markets based on outdated channel distinctions rather than actual competitive dynamics?

India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance framework has expanded dramatically, with 125 products brought under mandatory certification in 2025 alone. The new Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 introduces an alternative certification pathway that could significantly reduce compliance timelines for eligible manufacturers. However, this streamlined route comes with stringent conditions and requires demonstrable commitment to developing India's manufacturing ecosystem.

Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property has released filing statistics for the first half of 2026, revealing significant growth in patent grants and continued expansion across invention patents...

Vietnam enters a new phase of state-owned enterprise reform, shifting from high-profile consumer asset sales to strategic infrastructure and energy sector divestments. This transformation requires sophisticated international investors willing to accept minority stakes while the government maintains control through differentiated ownership levels. The success hinges on bridging valuation gaps, strengthening minority shareholder protections, and aligning SOE reforms with Vietnam's broader capital market ambit

India's trade-remedy framework is experiencing a significant shift as the Ministry of Finance increasingly declines to impose anti-dumping duties despite affirmative findings by the investigating authority. What factors are driving this departure from decades of consistent implementation, and what are the implications for domestic manufacturers and India's broader industrial policy?

Cambodia's central bank has issued a notice requiring businesses that issue electronic money through e-wallets and stored-value cards to notify the regulator within 90 days or face legal action. The notice targets businesses operating single-purpose e-money systems within their own networks, such as cafes, restaurants, and gas stations, that are not licensed financial institutions. Businesses must meet specific balance thresholds and operational restrictions to qualify for the notification-only exemption ra

Pick up any financial publication these days and you’ll read that we are entering an age where Artificial Intelligence will increasingly replace human interaction.

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Business growth expert Mark Calleja joins The Cut to discuss why many SME owners remain trapped at the seven-figure plateau despite working harder than ever. Drawing from practical experience, he reveals the operational blind spots, cashflow mistakes, and mindset barriers that prevent businesses from scaling beyond their current limitations.