The growing urgency to modernize international trade practices and reduce reliance on paper documentation has led to the development of comprehensive legal frameworks. The Framework Agreement on Facilitation of Cross-Border Paperless Trade in Asia and the Pacific (CPTA) is a significant step in
In a move aimed at bolstering national defense and securing national interests, Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has proposed a new draft law that seeks to regulate trans-border data transfers. This legislative effort underscores the government's determination to protect the
The European Union has officially published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2104, which serves as an important supplement to Regulation (EU) 2017/625 concerning official controls in the agri-food chain. This new regulation, aimed at clarifying instances and conditions under which
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) are increasingly complex due to evolving regulatory landscapes. With more than 130 active merger control regimes globally, along with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanisms and
The manufacturing sector remains an essential cornerstone of the U.S. economy, driving innovation, employment, and economic growth. As globalization expands and the world market becomes ever more competitive, safeguarding the vitality of these industries is a national imperative. At the forefront
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individual entrepreneurs stand as the dynamic core of the international economic tapestry. In an age where digital borders are dissipating, these entities are finding themselves at a crossroads—to evolve or be left behind. Within this transformative l
