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UNIDROIT opens first Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) has opened its first regional office outside of Rome in Hong Kong. This new Asia-Pacific Liaison Office aims to support developing economies in Southeast Asia and promote the adoption of uniform commercial law throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Hong Kong government is providing financial support for the office, and UNIDROIT is seeking additional sponsors. AI

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UNIDROIT opens first Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Legal body’s new Hong Kong office targets developing Southeast Asian economies

    An international legal body’s new regional office in Hong Kong aims to help developing Southeast Asian economies and promote the wider use of uniform commercial law across the Asia-Pacific, its secretary general has said. Ignacio Tirado, secretary general of the International Ins…