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Data rules are developing to prioritise governance of data use and access. At Lexology Live Asia 2025, experts shared insights on navigating strict data localisation requirements, regulatory divergence, and geopolitical risks.

Türkiye set to host COP31 as Australia withdraws bid, the European Central Bank fines ABANCA for failing to identify climate risks, and Singapore launches a sustainable fuel levy – plus other key updates.

China’s amended Cybersecurity law takes effect on 1 January 2026. Businesses should act now with proactive, locally tailored cyber strategies that factor in geopolitical risks and maintain strong documentation.

Australia accuses Fiducian of making misleading ESG claims, Indonesia lifts its moratorium on international carbon trading , and Filipino typhoon survivors sue Shell over climate impacts – plus other key updates.

Morocco announces plans to phase out coal by 2040, the EU U-turns on delaying the EUDR, and Filipino typhoon survivors sue Shell over climate-related disasters – plus other key updates.

Non-profit Nuestro Futuro sues Mexican LNG project to protect whales, EU Parliament agrees to simplify sustainability reporting, and Australia hits ESG fund Fiducian with greenwashing lawsuit – plus other key updates.

Ransomware methods in APAC are evolving through multiple extortion and adaptive tactics. Businesses should build robust awareness programmes, conduct regular training, and tailor simulations to stay resilient.

The EU delays the EUDR for another year, the UK’s automotive sector falls behind on modern slavery compliance, and Nestlé faces a greenwashing lawsuit in Poland – plus other key updates.

The AI regulatory landscape in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is evolving rapidly, with nations adopting a mix of soft-law approaches alongside efforts to establish legislation.

Malaysia’s carbon auction implicated in alleged human rights abuses, Philippines’ environmental law comes into force, and ASIC wins two more greenwashing cases – plus other key updates.