Worldwide: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

India's electronics sector sits on a contradiction currently. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India programmes, the country is pushing hard to localise manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. At the same time, its fast-growing electronics industry still relies on mature production technology, integrated supply chains and cost-competitive components from China.

Vietnam has taken a significant step toward implementing the Ninh Thuan 2 Nuclear Power Project, with Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc chairing a high-level government meeting to accelerate the legal framework and administrative procedures. The State Appraisal Council has completed its assessment, recommending restructuring the program into three independent projects, while special legal and investment mechanisms are being developed to facilitate this strategically important energy infrastructu

Vietnam's government has taken decisive steps to advance the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant project, with Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Gia Túc directing authorities to complete the legal framework and administrative procedures. The State Appraisal Council has recommended restructuring the program into three independent projects, while special legal and investment mechanisms are being developed to accelerate implementation of this strategically vital $22 billion energy infrastructure initiative.

The Australian Government has identified Western Australia as the location of Henderson Defence Precinct and the operational hub for AUKUS.

India's airport privatisation operates through Public-Private Partnership frameworks where the Airports Authority of India retains ownership while granting long-term operational rights to private concessionaires. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal architecture governing these arrangements, including the regulatory role of AERA in tariff determination, the distinction between aeronautical and non-aeronautical services, and the allocation of responsibilities between airport operators and airlines

Kazakhstan's new Construction Code introduces significant regulatory changes affecting construction licensing, urban planning procedures, and renovation frameworks.

The Department of Defense has updated its Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies, adding WuXi AppTec and 27 other entities.

Delivering a data centre in Australia requires early and informed navigation of a complex legal and regulatory landscape. Site selection must account for power, water and planning constraints.

On 20 May 2026, Indonesia issued Government Regulation No. 24/2026 (PP No. 24/2026) (unofficial English translation here) on the Governance of Exports of Strategic Natural Resource Commodities (“Regulation”)...