Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
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Digital investment access in United States of America and Thailand's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States of America and Thailand announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, including digital investment access commitments
On 26 October 2025, the United States and Thailand announced a Framework for the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, including digital investment access commitments. Under the Framework, Thailand committed to addressing foreign-ownership limits for Unite…
European Commission's fifth annual report on screening of foreign direct investments into Union (COM(2025) 632 final)
European Commission released fifth annual report on screening of foreign direct investments, including AI and quantum technologies
On 14 October 2025, the European Commission released the fifth annual report on foreign direct investment (FDI) screening in the European Union (EU). The report applies to foreign investments that may raise security or public order concerns, with pa…
Presidential Decree promulgating Brazil-India Investment Cooperation and Facilitation Agreement (No. 12,666)
President adopted Decree No. 12,666 promulgating the Brazil-India Investment Cooperation and Facilitation Agreement
On 13 October 2025, the Vice-President of Brazil, acting as President, issued Decree No. 12,666 to enact the Investment Cooperation and Facilitation Agreement with India, signed in January 2020. The Agreement applies to investors and enterprises fro…
Executive Order on TikTok divestiture focusing on protecting national security
President signed Executive Order on TikTok divestiture focusing on protecting national security
On 25 September 2025, the President of the United States adopted the Executive Order on saving TikTok while protecting national security, determining that a proposed divestiture of TikTok’s U.S. operations constitutes a “qualified divestiture” under…
Securities and Exchange Commission's definition of foreign private issuer and eligibility revisions under US securities law
Securities and Exchange Commission closes consultation on definition of foreign private issuer and potential eligibility revisions under US securities law
On 7 September 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closes its public consultation on the definition of a foreign private issuer. The SEC is seeking input on whether the current definition under Rule 3b-4 of the Securities Exchange Act…
No China in Index Funds Act (Bill No. S 2046)
No China in Index Funds Act was introduced to the Senate (Bill No. S 2046)
On 12 June 2025, the No China in Index Funds Act (S. 2046) was introduced to the Senate of the United States. The Bill applies to index funds, including investment companies and hedge funds tracking securities indices. It prohibits them from investi…
China Ministry of Commerce and Brazil Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services declaration on cooperation in digital economy investments
China Ministry of Commerce and Brazil Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services signed Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy investments
On 13 May 2025, the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil signed a Letter of Intent on cooperation in digital economy investments. The parties stated their intention to examine compleme…
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (HR 906)
Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (HR 906) was passed by House of Representatives
On 28 March 2025, the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act (HR 906) was passed by the United States House of Representatives. The Act would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to publish a public list of entities holding…
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 (HR 2480)
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act 2025 was passed by House of Representatives
On 28 April 2025, the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 was passed by the House of Representatives. The Act would direct SelectUSA, a program of the Department of Commerce, to coordinate with State-level economic development organisat…
Encouraging foreign investments in local businesses through amendments to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999)
Cabinet approved proposal to amend the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) to encourage foreign investment in local businesses
On 22 April 2025, the Cabinet of Thailand approved a proposal to amend the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999), assigning the Ministry of Commerce to prepare a draft revision of the law that shifts its focus from the “protection” of domestic entre…