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Follow legal developments in China, Switzerland and the European Union. Understand what has changed, who may be affected and why it matters for cross-border cooperation, responsible business and public rights. Every explanation connects you to its original sources.
The Hong Kong SAR Government announced that the Central Kowloon Bypass will be fully commissioned on December 6, 2026, with an $8 toll taking effect on the same date following the commencement notice under…
Adopted legislation17 October 2026
Hong Kong Customs and Macao Customs executed joint anti-smuggling operations targeting river trade vessels, seizing controlled pharmaceutical products, tobacco, and cosmetics valued at over HK$79 million across five detected cases.
Rules in force17 October 2026
The Lands Department of Hong Kong SAR posted statutory notices on October 15, 2026, to resume approximately 16.9 hectares of private land and acquire occupied government land in Tuen Mun for public housing and…
Rules in force17 October 2026
In a Legislative Council reply, Hong Kong's Secretary for Labour and Welfare detailed beneficiary numbers, expenditure, and eligibility rules for low-income carer allowances following a 10 percent rate increase.
Rules in force17 October 2026
The French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) published the agenda for its plenary meeting on October 15, 2026. Topics included draft opinions on real-time audio capture in public transport, practical compliance for multi-property consent, financial…
Status unclear17 October 2026
The EU Inc. proposal of 18 March 2026 introduces a single, harmonised corporate form covering corporate, insolvency, labour, and tax law, featuring an EU Employee Stock Option scheme for start-ups.
Draft legislation17 October 2026
France's data protection authority, CNIL, has published guidance on the reconstitution of professional email addresses from online data. The guidance details legal conditions under the GDPR, required organizational safeguards, transparency obligations, and procedures for…
Regulatory guidance17 October 2026
A 29-year-old woman was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment by the District Court in Hong Kong SAR for illegally importing 52 kilograms of scheduled dried shark fins valued at $200,000 from Brazil via Ethiopia.
Court judgment17 October 2026
FINMA published a notice concerning an adjustment to the annex of the Swiss Ordinance of 5 January 2026 on the Freezing of Assets in Connection with Venezuela.
Adopted legislation17 October 2026
Hong Kong officially launched the southbound travel scheme for Guangdong yachts on October 16, 2026, establishing two-way individual yacht navigation between Guangdong and Hong Kong alongside enhanced digital port clearance, designated anchorages, and cross-boundary…
Rules in force17 October 2026
European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera addressed delegates at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan on 16 October 2026.
Status unclear17 October 2026
Hong Kong's Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, attended the 2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Legal Week on October 16, 2026, signing a legal services co-operation arrangement with Hainan's Department of Justice and…
Status unclear16 October 2026
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