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Myanmar's new Condominium Law in 2016 attracted huge investment interests (especially from foreigners) into the Myanmar’s real estate sector. For the first time, foreigners or foreign companies are now allowed to LEGALLY purchase condominiums in Myanmar. In 2018, the Myanmar government passed the Condominium Rules (“Rules”) which further eased restrictions on foreign ownership, providing greater… Continue reading The Sparkle in Myanmar’s Real Estate Sector

Hong Kong is by far the leading capital and financial market in Asia. Yet, recent enforcement actions by the Securities Futures Commission (SFC) indicate not all is well with the stock exchange market on the island enclave. Earlier this month, the SFC fined CCB International Capital USD3.06m for failing its duty as IPO Sponsor For… Continue reading The Lost Art of IPO Due Diligence

Lecture presented on 15 June 2018 at the International Symposium On International Commercial Arbitration Service organised by the International Commercial Arbitration Service Center of the National Kunming Economic And Technological Development Zone, Yunnan, People's Republic Of China.  First of all, let me thank the organizers for organising an excellent seminar and panel of very high… Continue reading Dispute Avoidance And Management In Belt And Road Projects (Bilingual English/Chinese)

Increased competition for investments into Myanmar from multiple countries is a healthy sign that the country is headed in the right direction of sustainable growth and economic development. The future remains bright. Five years into our foray into Myanmar, our Yangon team JLPW LEGAL SERVICES (MYANMAR) is handling legal matters across a broad swathe of… Continue reading Myanmar’s Future Remains Bright

Now that the US China Trade War has started in earnest, it could get a lot worse before it gets better. Malaysia, as host country to regional supply chains, will suffer alongside US, China and other countries who are part of the global supply chain. Do we resignedly suffer losses from the trade war that… Continue reading Making the US China Trade War Work For The New Malaysia As A Supply Chain Refuge And Principal Investment Hub