Assessing whether sanctions constitute force majeure under Chinese law
In recent years, international developments such as the US-China trade tensions and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have led to the expansion of economic sanctions, directly impacting numerous cross-border transactions and contract performance. This raises a critical legal question: can sanctions that render contract performance impossible be deemed force majeure under Chinese law? This article examines the […]
Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition Across Asia-Pacific
APEC economies are laying the groundwork for a future in which energy is cleaner, more secure, and more accessible. The transition to clean energy is no longer a distant ambition—it is an urgent necessity. Across the Asia-Pacific, economies are feeling the growing pressure of climate change, energy security concerns, and technological disruption. The […]
Malaysia’s CCUS projects will result in more emissions released than captured from gas fields: RimbaWatch study | News | Eco-Business
Analysis of 10 CCUS initiatives in Malaysia by RimbaWatch found that nine of them are linked to fossil fuel expansion, primarily the extraction of natural gas. The Kuala Lumpur-based campaign group has called for investments in CCUS to be redirected into renewable energy, which it said should be prioritised as it would result in far greater emissions savings and “ensure […]
Boost Bank, CGC Digital partner to finally empower MSMEs with US$29 million funding
Boost Bank’s Term Loan offers MSMEs easy access to loans from US$11,300. Initiative aims to help MSMEs close financing gaps, improve operations, & pursue growth Boost Bank, the nation’s first homegrown digital bank, has partnered with CGC Digital, a fintech subsidiary of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC), to enhance support for eligible underserved micro, […]