Publications
Voices from the field – Leon Liu
This series asks the Anti-Corruption Committee’s officers the most significant anti-corruption risks and challenges that are currently affecting their region. This edition is from Leon Liu, the Committee’s Regional Representative for Asia Pacific, who discusses China's challenges regarding 'foreign-related law', their implications and involvement with national security and the developing strategies that will be used against these in the future.
Released on Sep 02, 2026
Palestine conflict, social media freedom of speech and employment law – a challenge for all involved
We live in a world of many controversial topics, and where opinions raised in social media by employees may influence how their employer is seen by the public. Consequently, employers try to restrain their employees’ public statements. This article highlights a Higher Regional Labour Court of Mainz decision regarding the summarily dismissal of a professional football player in connection with his statements related to the Israel-Palestine-conflict following the Hamas terror attack in October 2023, and the counter strikes by Israeli military forces.
Released on Sep 01, 2026
Will Grab’s acquisition of foodpanda’s Taiwan business pass antitrust review?
After Uber Eats was denied the ability to acquire foodpanda in Taiwan, Grab has announced that it will re-start the plan. However, Uber Eats’ ‘minority shareholding’ in Grab and ‘interlocking directorates or officers’ will probably trigger another merger review and it will not be easy to obtain the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (FTC)’s approval.
Released on Aug 18, 2026
Green data centres in India: policy meets practice
India’s green data centre sector is evolving through a combination of central laws and state-specific policies rather than a dedicated national framework. As demand rises with the growth of cloud services, AI and data localisation, states are offering incentives linked to renewable energy, infrastructure and large-scale investment. Recent reforms, particularly in Maharashtra, highlight a practical shift towards encouraging sustainable development while recognising implementation challenges. For developers and investors, project success will depend on careful assessment of land, power procurement, environmental approvals, incentive eligibility and ongoing compliance obligations.
Released on Aug 12, 2026