Previous posts have focused on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions concerning conduct (in whole or in part) in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
This post takes a look at FCPA enforcement actions involving conduct (in
Call for clear travel advice after fatal methanol poisoning cases
A bill has been put forward in the United Kingdom to make guidance about the risks of methanol poisoning clear in travel advice after the deaths of several people, including one American, in Laos in 2024.
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Petition Summary: Silicon Metal from the Republic of Angola, Australia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Norway, and the Kingdom of Thailand
On April 24, 2025, Ferroglobe USA, Inc. (“Ferroglobe”) and Mississippi Silicon LLC (Mississippi Silicon”) (collectively, “Petitioners”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on U.S. imports of ferrosilicon from the Republic of Angola (“Angola”), Australia, the
Indiana Agriculture in Laos
Before this spring, I had never been to Asia. In April, my Agricultural Leadership Program (ALP) Class 18 traveled to South Korea and Laos. The two countries cannot be more different. Laos is very much still developing, suffers even today
FCPA Enforcement Actions Concerning Conduct In Other Southeast Asian Countries
2023 Guide to Enforce Lao Judgments in China-CTD 101 Series
Can I sue Chinese companies in Laos and then enforce a Lao judgment in China?
This post was first published in CJO GLOBAL, which is committed to providing consulting services in China-related cross-border trade risk management and debt collection. We
Laos, Cryptocurrency Mining, and Vietnam
In September, the government of Laos authorized six companies to mine and trade cryptocurrency. This last week they announced that as part of the country’s expansion into the cryptocurrency markets, they anticipate to include nearly 200 million USD in their
Closest known relatives of virus behind COVID-19 found in Laos
Scientists have found three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known viruses. Researchers say that parts of their genetic code bolster claims that the virus behind COVID-19 has a natural origin but their
Surprise! One Month From Now, North Korea Will Become a Party to the CISG
Perhaps it could have chosen a day other than April Fool's Day, but it didn't. And it does seem so fantastic that international lawyers might be forgiven for doubting this news. But here it is: The Democratic People's Republic of
Hmong Leaders Say Reported Trump Deportation Plans Would Put People At Risk
Wisconsin Public Radio reports on a new Trump administration policy initiative. There are reports that the Trump administration is seeking the to deport thousands of Hmong residents to Laos.In late January, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Lao