India: The life sciences and healthcare industry in India continues to evolve through regulatory and policy developments. In March 2026, key developments included proposed frameworks for post-approval change management, revised standards for clinical establishments, regulatory action on the promotion of prescription drugs, and changes impacting food business licensing and registration. The Supreme Court has also continued to shape the legal framework governing end-of-life medical decision-making.

Vietnam: Currently, the real estate market has recorded a notable increase in prices. Notably, according to recent financial statements of a number of listed real estate enterprises, developers’ profit margins remain at relatively high levels. This suggests that market prices may be structured in a manner that prioritizes profit maximization, thereby contributes to housing prices remaining at a high level and being difficult to reduce. In this context, the Ministry of Construction is currently preparing a Draft Resolution on the development of affordable commercial housing, with the objective of improving housing accessibility for the above-mentioned group. A key provision of the Draft Resolution is the introduction of a cap on the maximum permissible profit margin, set at 15% of total investment capital for projects falling within this category.

Cross-border deal-making between Canada and the United States increasingly sits at the intersection of national security and economic policy. In both countries, foreign investment review has expanded well beyond traditional defence and intelligence concerns to encompass the resilience of supply chains, technology, data and innovation ecosystems.

Dentons is pleased to announce that the Dentons Smart Cities & Connected Communities Think Tank has been renamed the Dentons Infrastructure & Strategic Innovation Think Tank.

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce a new partnership with IGNITE Atlantic to support entrepreneurs and innovators across rural Nova Scotia.

United States: On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the DOJ filed its latest healthcare enforcement action targeting “anti-steering” and “anti-tiering” provisions in hospital-insurer contracts.

United States: On March 20, 2026, Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the creation of a Healthcare Task Force, designed to strengthen the agency’s enforcement capabilities in healthcare markets in the US.

In its March 20th decision in ProSlide Technology Inc. v WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd., 2026 FCA 59, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) addressed principles of patent invalidity on the grounds of overbreadth and lack of utility.

Following certain amendments to the Act respecting the distribution of financial products and services (ADFPS), Quebec automobile dealers will eventually no longer be permitted to offer replacement insurance on the sale or lease of vehicles, as we explained in a previous update.

The US Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration has proposed a new rule titled “Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives.”

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the Republic of Angola on its dual-tranche issuance of US$2.5 billion sovereign bonds, together with its concurrent strategic tender offer for outstanding sovereign debt due 2028.

Mergers or acquisitions that meet certain turnover thresholds will shortly be required to be notified to the ACCC.

India: The 2026 edition of the Raisina Dialogue, Indian Government’s annual flagship conference, underscored how India’s stance on strategic competition, economic security and technology governance are converging. Soon after the conference, India announced a marked shift in its FDI screening mechanism directed towards Chinese firms and granted exemptions to facilitate their selective participation in public procurement.

Czech Republic: Global law firm Dentons advised J&T IB and Capital Markets as arranger and J&T Banka as manager in relation to the bond issuance by MAX Realitní Finance s.r.o.

As AI and cybersecurity risks evolve, companies are under growing pressure to ensure their securities disclosures accurately reflect how they manage emerging technology. Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, particularly around AI governance and so-called “AI washing.”

Vietnam: In Vietnam, Fintech companies are currently participating in various fields of payment, lending and financial services based on digital technology platforms. Most of these activities have not been governed by a comprehensive and unified legal framework, thus giving rise to risks related to the stability of the financial - banking system and the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese consumers. Drawing on international experience, to address similar challenges, the Government has issued Decree No. 94/2025/ND-CP, effective from 1 July 2025, regulating the controlled sandbox mechanism in the banking sector for the implementation of new products, services and business models based on financial technology solutions.

New Zealand: The New Zealand Space Agency has recently released updated guidance in relation to the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017 indicating regulations for ground-based space infrastructure are likely to come into force in April 2026. This guidance is a development following the passage of the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Amendment Bill in July 2025 which we have previously discussed. We outline in this article the key changes GBSI operators can expect and the steps they should be taking. 

On March 17, 2026, the SEC and the CFTC jointly issued an interpretation addressing how the federal securities laws apply to certain “crypto assets” and related transactions.

The pace of change in Canadian employment and labour law is rapid as legislatures, courts and tribunals try to keep up with the evolving world of work.

March has brought in a series of regulatory developments in the real estate sector, each with practical implications worth having on your radar.