Vietnam Bans Import of Specific Used Digital Tech Products

Vietnam's new circular bans the import of specific used digital technology products, effective January 1, 2027.

by Miho Okamoto | November 1, 2026

Vietnam Tightens Safety Rules for High-Risk Jobs

Vietnam tightens safety rules for high-risk jobs with new regulations effective January 1, 2027, covering manufacturing, construction, and chemical handling.

by Misaki Inoue | October 31, 2026

Vietnam Tightens Greenhouse Gas Rules with New Decree

Vietnam tightens greenhouse gas regulations with new decree, amending and supplementing Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP for emission mitigation.

by Aoi Watanabe | October 30, 2026

Vietnam Enacts New Foreign Worker Regulations Effective December 2026

Vietnam enacts new foreign worker regulations effective December 2026, outlining provisions for work permits and employment conditions.

by Miho Okamoto | October 29, 2026

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations

Vietnam tightens gold trading regulations with new circular to guide licenses and business activities in gold trade.

by Wanda | October 28, 2026

A&O Shearman funds $1.1B AI plan via billable hours

by Aoi Watanabe | November 12, 2026

Two people analyzing business data on laptops with charts and graphs. Photo: Artem Podrez/Pexels A&O Shearman announced a $1.1 billion commitment to artificial intelligence over five years, planning to fund most of it through billable lawyer hours rather than cash outlays. How the Commitment Is Structured The firm expects each practice area to allocate at least 3 percent of its time to building specialized tools and services. With annual revenue…

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Slater & Gordon posts strong recovery with record profits

by Miho Okamoto | November 7, 2026

Slater & Gordon new CEO DIna tutungi. Australia’s private equity-owned personal injury giant, Slater & Gordon, reported a $46 million after-tax profit for the 2026 financial year, nearly doubling its annual profit and marking its third consecutive year of profit growth. Revenue climbed 12.8% to $286.3 million, while the firm paid its first dividend in a decade, distributing $10 million in dividends, principally benefiting its private equity owner, Allegro Funds.…