The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to revise how it evaluates the risks of chemicals currently in use under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This initiative follows a review prompted by Executive Order 14219 and aims to streamline evaluations while aligning with the current […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has acted as lead counsel to international bank MUFG Bank Ltd. on a US$100 million green loan facility extended to VinFast, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and a member of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates focusing on technology, industrials, real estate, infrastructure, and […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Oceans hold 150 times more carbon dioxide than the atmosphere, causing acidification and threatening marine ecosystems. 🔬 Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) uses electrochemical processes to remove CO2, converting it into biodegradable plastics. 🧫 Engineered microbes metabolize formic acid, producing succinic acid, a precursor for sustainable plastic […]

This is a follow-up to our legal alert concerning the draft bill of the Basic Act on AI (人工智慧基本法草案; the Bill). On 28 August 2025, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan passed the draft Bill, aiming to strike a balance between emerging AI technologies and ethical conduct. The Bill itself is available here.  […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has assisted Rock Rail Holdings Limited’s tender of a successful bid via its German subsidiary, Rock Rail NnW GmbH & Co. KG, to supply and finance 61 new battery-powered trains for the Northern Westphalia region. The bidding was arranged by the regional transport authority Zweckverband […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌳 China has achieved a reduction of 400 million tons of CO₂ through extensive afforestation projects over the past 40 years. 🍽️ Innovative biotechnology is being used to convert CO₂ into high-protein food, addressing food insecurity concerns. 🔄 A circular carbon economy is being promoted, viewing CO₂ […]