Asia: Technology

In late February 2026, a meme coin called "SANAE TOKEN" began circulating online and was promoted as an "incentive token" for a political-adjacent project.

On 5th March 2026, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (“CBDT”), exercising powers conferred under Section 295 read with Section 285BA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (“the Amendment”)...

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has broadened the definition of institutional investors, expanded the types of qualifying investments...

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with SatCoM Industry Association (SIA-India) released the Cyber Security Framework and Guidelines for Space including Satellite Communication (Framework) on 26 February 2026.

On March 5, 2026, Central Depository Services (India) Limited ("CDSL") issued Communiqué No. CDSL/OPS/DP/POLCY/2026/152, directing all registered Depository Participants ("DPs")...

The 8th (Eighth) Central Pay Commission has opened a structured online mechanism to receive representations/memorandum from associations/unions of employees...

Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit published a report regarding its inquiry into the use and governance of artificial intelligence systems by public sector entities.

The conversation around AI in legal has moved decisively on. A clear theme emerged from our recent Chief AI Officer panel discussions: the question is no longer whether to use AI...

最高人民法院（最高裁）は3月10日、今年の全国両会に提出した「最高人民法院活動報告」に関する記者会見を開催し、報告の具体的内容を説明...

The general rule is that a business cannot send unsolicited emails to market, sell, and promote their goods and services.

"Statement Expectations" sets out ACMA views on the minimum requirements needed to comply with the Spam Act.

This heavy penalty was a reminder to all businesses to ensure that their marketing complies with regulations.