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Never waste a crisis: Australia's Structural Fuel Vulnerability

Australia - April 16 2026 This is Part 1 of a three-part series. Introduction Oil shocks remind society that energy, in all its forms, is…

When Your Trade Mark Registration Is A Flop: What Black Star Pastry Tells Us About Joint Trade Mark Ownership

Australia - April 10 2026 This case concerns the ongoing trade mark infringement battle between by Mr Richards (owner of Blackstar Coffee…

China Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Annual Review of 2025 and Outlook for 2026 (II)

China - April 8 2026 In this second article, we provide an overview of the key legislative and enforcement developments this year across four…

The third-party takes centre stage: MAS draws the curtain on a new era of oversight

Singapore - April 8 2026 MAS Proposed Guidelines on Third-Party Risk Management MAS issued Consultation Paper P004-2026 in March 2026, proposing…

Australia Sets New National Expectations for Data Centres and AI Infrastructure

Australia - April 8 2026 The Australian Government has released its first nationally consistent Expectations for Data Centres and AI…

The final roar? Fashion designer Katie Perry successfully appeals the Full Federal Court of Australia’s decision to remove her registered trade mark

Australia - April 6 2026 The majority of the High Court of Australia allowed the appeal filed by Australian fashion designer Katie Jane Taylor…

China TMT: Bi-monthly Update - January and February 2026 Issue

China - April 3 2026 In January and February 2026, relevant regulatory authorities advanced the standardized development of industries through multi-dimensional…

Designed for Kids, Regulated for All: Australia’s Draft Children's Online Privacy Code

Australia - April 2 2026 On 31 March 2026, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released its Exposure Draft…

App Stores in Singapore Required to Implement Age Assurance Measures

Singapore - April 1 2026 From 1 April 2026, app stores offering services in Singapore are required by the Info-communications Media…

Age Assurance and Privacy: What Australian Businesses Can Do Now

Australia - April 1 2026 The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has drawn a clear line: age assurance obligations do not override…