Canada’s energy and infrastructure sector is entering a period of renewed momentum. Federal-provincial cooperation, expedited approvals processes and a sharper focus on energy security are converging with investor demand for projects that can advance economic growth, environmental objectives and export diversification.

Dentons has advised Swissport International AG and Asyad Holding, the shareholders of Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited, in connection with the acquisition by Flynas of a 10% equity interest in Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited.

Vietnam: In this context, the Intellectual Property Law 2005, amended in 2025 ("IP Law"), has recorded an important step forward when adding an industrial design protection mechanism for non-physical products.

Tanzania: The Finance Act, 2026 has introduced a significant amendment to section 35(2) of the Bank of Tanzania Act, Cap. 197 R.E. 2023, reducing the maximum amount of temporary advances that the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) may extend to the government from 18% to 14% of the domestic revenue collected in the preceding financial year. Although the amendment appears modest in numerical terms, it is a noteworthy development in Tanzania's public finance framework. 

Middle East: Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have become a common tool for early-stage fundraising because they solve a practical problem. A start-up needs capital now, but the founders and investors may not yet be ready to agree a valuation or complete a priced equity round. The investor provides funds today and receives equity later, typically when a future financing takes place.

This morning event at Dentons will bring together professionals working across development finance institutions, impact investing, sustainable finance and international legal advisory. People who often face similar challenges, operate in comparable markets and regulatory environments, yet rarely have the opportunity to meet each other informally.

08.09.2026 Verordnung zur Änderung der Vergabeverordnung und der Vergabeverordnung Verteidigung und Sicherheit im Zuge des Gesetzes zur Beschleunigung der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge
V. v. 02.09.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 250

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- Vergabeverordnung (VgV)
- Vergabeverordnung Verteidigung und Sicherheit (VSVgV)

08.09.2026 Zweite Verordnung zur Änderung der Verordnung über Allgemeine Genehmigungen nach dem Gesetz über die Kontrolle von Kriegswaffen
V. v. 02.09.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 249

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- Kriegswaffengenehmigungsverordnung (KrWaffGenV)

"Das Grundgesetz gilt auch in Sachsen-Anhalt" Wahlsieg_AfD_2026.jpg henriette_garbade Mo., 07.09.2026 - 18:04 Mit 43,8% erzielt die AfD in Sachsen-Anhalt ein Rekordergebnis. Kanzler Merz verweist auf begrenzte Länderzuständigkeiten und stabile Institutionen. NRW-Ministerpräsident Wüst warnt vor Naivität. Und beide reden plötzlich vom Grundgesetz. Staats- und Verfassungsrecht