Corporate Class Action Lawsuit | Corporate Governance | Asia Introduction: Groundbreaking in India A ground‑breaking lawsuit is underway in India. Minority shareholders of Jindal Poly Films have filed what is being called the country’s first “corporate class action” under Section 245 of the Companies Act, 2013. The claim alleges that promoters siphoned
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Yusco’s Dumping Lawsuit Against Vietnamese Stainless Steel Already Has Deterrent Effect
Global Trade Lawsuit | Business Litigation | Politics Introduction: Taiwan Taking on Vietnam Yieh United Steel Corp. (Yusco), a leading stainless steel manufacturer in Taiwan, has moved to file an anti‑dumping (AD) complaint targeting cold‑rolled stainless steel imports from Vietnam. While the complaint is still being processed by Taiwanese authorities, its effects
Farmers vs. KEPCO: South Korea’s First Corporate Climate Liability Case
Climate Change Lawsuit | Environmental Protection | Asia Introduction: Farmers Groundbreaking Lawsuit Against Power Corp. In August 2025, six South Korean farmers and the environmental NGO Solutions for Our Climate (SFOC) filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and its power generation subsidiaries. The case, brought in Seoul,
Cross-Border Data Under Fire: China’s Landmark PIPL Ruling Sends Message to Multinationals
Personal Information Protection Law | Asia | Society Overview: Data Transfers Under Scrutiny In a case that has sent ripples through international compliance circles, the Guangzhou Internet Court has issued a pivotal ruling under China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). The decision is the first of its kind to directly
Indonesia’s Move to Relocate Capital from Jakarta to Nusantara: Legal Ramifications of Lost Property and the Future of Urban Planning
Japan’s 2025 Legal Reforms: A Blueprint for Asia’s Legal Modernization
In a decisive shift toward modern governance, Japan has enacted a sweeping set of legal reforms in 2025, touching on cybersecurity, labor law, criminal justice, drug policy, and family law. These developments are not only reflective of Japan's internal socio-economic evolution but are also poised to influence broader legal standards
Legal Systems in Asia: A Regional Overview of Law and Justice in 49 Sovereign States
Asia is home to 49 sovereign nations, each with a distinctive legal system shaped by history, religion, colonization, and political ideologies. The continent’s legal landscape is as diverse as its cultures, encompassing common law, civil law, religious law, customary law, and mixed systems. Below is a country-by-country snapshot of the
China’s Massive Military Command Center: Legal, Security, and Geopolitical Implications
In mid-2024, satellite imagery and intelligence reports revealed that China is constructing what is expected to be the world’s largest military command center on a sprawling 1,500-acre site southwest of Beijing. Known informally as the "Beijing Military City," this facility, once complete, will be over ten times the size of
China’s Deep-Sea Exploration: Legal Implications and the Case for a Global Regulatory Framework
China's ambitious plans to establish a deep-sea research station aimed at exploring and potentially extracting valuable resources from the ocean floor have raised significant legal and ethical concerns. This initiative, while advancing scientific knowledge and technological capabilities, intersects with complex international maritime laws and environmental considerations. The lack of a
China’s New Law to Shield Private Enterprises from U.S. Tariffs
China's strategic legal initiatives to create order in a fragmenting global trade dynamic. As U.S.-China tensions escalate once again—fueled by renewed tariff threats, export controls, and geopolitical decoupling—China has enacted a new law designed to protect its private sector from what it deems "unilateral, discriminatory, and extraterritorial measures" imposed by foreign