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June 2021 | International Law Alerts | European Union

EU to launch virus recovery plan European Union countries will be able to launch the bloc's coronavirus recovery plan in June after all 27 members approved the scheme, the European Council announced on Monday EU celebrates World Bicycle Day with SM To mark World Bicycle Day, the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines, the Department of Transport, SM Malls and Firefly brigade have collaborated to strengthen the shared cycling culture of the Philippines and the European Union. Diplomatic Corps joins nation in mourning Aquino's death THE European Union Mission to Manila on Thursday said the late president Benigno…

June 2021 | International Law Alerts | Cybersecurity

University students in Singapore to get head start in cybersecurity with Kaspersky SafeBoard program Global security company Kaspersky today announces that it has expanded its popular SafeBoard internships program, to include multiple roles across Europe and the Asia Pacific, with Singapore chosen to pilot this program in the region. Hackers are targeting the airline industry If you’re a frequent flyer, you might want to check whether you’re one of those who could have been targeted by what’s been described as a “massive, highly sophisticated cyber attack” in the first quarter of this year. Huawei opens largest Global Cyber Security…

June 2021 | International Law Alerts | Cryptocurrency/E-Commerce

Why the BSP Is Pushing For National QR Standards Data shows why the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing for full operation of the National QR Code Standard by the second half of 2021. Google Finally Allows Crypto Ads Again Google finally gets rid of their almost 3-year restriction policy on crypto exchange & wallet related advertisements. According to their new advertising policies, the changes will take effect on August 2021. BPI No Longer Allows Crypto Transactions BPI, one of the largest banks in the Philippines, is no longer allowing crypto transactions. According to online magazine When In Manila,…

June 2021 | International Law Alerts | Biotechnology / Technology

Microsoft launches world-class Surface to power the future of work & learning in PH Microsoft recently announced the arrival and availability of its next-generation devices, Surface Pro 7+ for Business, Surface Laptop Go for Business, and Surface Go 2 for Business, to provide organizations, professionals, and learners in the Philippines the edge they need to adapt and thrive in the modern work environment. PH to launch biggest satellite in 2023 The Philippines will soon be sending its biggest Filipino-made satellite to space. Generali Philippines taps Globe Business Cloud to scale digital services Facing a heightened demand for its insurance…

June 2021 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

SEC drafts rules for Asean cross-border investments The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finalizing the guidelines that will facilitate the offering of collective investment schemes (CIS) across member jurisdictions of the Asean Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) that are signatory to the Asean CIS Framework, as it moves toward deepening capital market connectivity in the region. PH leads Asean in daily Covid-19 jabs: Galvez The Philippines is now the leader among five of the biggest Asean countries in terms of vaccine throughput per capita with an average daily vaccination rate of 150,000 jabs. Amid divisions, ASEAN leaders plan Myanmar visit…

May 2021 | International Law Alerts | West Philippine Sea / International Arbitration Law

The Advocate General calls for additional requirements to be satisfied in order for an individual arbitration agreement in intra-EU investment arbitration to be compatible with EU law On April 22, 2021 the Advocate General issued its opinion in the proceedings before the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU“) under case file no. C-109/20[1] (“Opinion“). The Advocate General dealt with the question whether an EU Member State can implicitly agree to investment arbitration under a BIT if the EU Member State fails to object to the jurisdiction of the Tribunal Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on (physical) litigation and international…

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