Digital technologies have become an ever-present feature of our day-to-day life, and with it, so too has the risk of abuse by malicious actors. Notably, Short Message Service ("SMS") has...

On 11 January 2023, Singapore Exchange Regulation ("SGX RegCo") announced that the following new requirements will apply to issuers ("Listed Issuers") listed on the Singapore...

Businesses are increasingly spreading their footprint across jurisdictions, be it through the diversified locations of their assets or operations. What this means is that, if and when the need...

On 15 December 2022, new provisions were issued to clarify how data breach incidents should be notified, with such requirements taking immediate effect.

Telecom markets are fast changing. Telco profitability and ROCE have been spiraling downwards over the years.

Construction contracts often contain detailed procedures for the various aspects of the working arrangement between the parties. These may include the agreed mechanisms...

As a follow-up to our last client update (click here to read the client update) on the personal data protection framework in Indonesia, the personal data protection bill was finally numbered...

Singapore's bankruptcy and insolvency laws have been undergoing a structured reform in order to modernise the insolvency regime. As part of this reform, the personal bankruptcy regime...

In claims against healthcare professionals or institutions for medical negligence or other grounds of medical malpractice, the points of contention are often heavily dependent on questions...

By two decisions dated 28 February 2011 and published on 24 March 2011, the Competition Appeal Board of Singapore (‘CAB’) substantially reduced the fines imposed on 3 November 2009 on six express bus companies by the Competition Commission of Singapore (‘CCS’). Rajah & Tann LLP Competition and Antitrust Practice acted for four of the appellants, namely Konsortium Express & Tours Pte Ltd, Five Stars Tours Pte Ltd, GR Travel Pte Ltd and Gunung Raya Travel Pte Ltd (together, the Appellants). This U

The carbon tax regime in Singapore is governed under the Carbon Pricing Act 2018 ("CPA") that provides for, among other things, requirements relating to registration...

On the heel of a lengthy debate and despite the controversy surrounding it, Law No. 1 of 2023 on Indonesian Criminal Code ("Law 1/2023") has been promulgated on 2 January 2023.

As we reach the end of the year, we thought to leave you with an important case touching on cartel behaviour, the exchange of information, and importantly, the careful consideration...

On 30 March 2010, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (‘NDRC’) published its first public infringement decision under the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law (‘AML’), in which it imposed financial penalties on 21 members of a Rice Noodle Cartel for price-fixing. The NDRC is the Chinese competition authority tasked with enforcing the AML in relation to price-related anti-competition activities. The public infringement decision was imposed almost a year and a half after the coming into force

On 1 January 2022, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ("RCEP") entered into force with 10 Parties (Brunei, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Singapore, Thailand...

When a company is being wound up or is in judicial management, the Court may – upon the application of the liquidator, the judicial manager, or a creditor...

Singapore currently does not permit the import and sale of insects as food for human consumption. Presently, only animal feed can contain insects, which is subject to restrictions under the Feeding Stuffs Act 1965.

From 27 September 2022 to 28 October 2022, the IMDA and the MAS are conducting a consultation exercise to obtain feedback on their proposals to strengthen participation in the Singapore Quick Response Code Scheme.

The Ministry of Law has announced that enhanced border enforcement measures relating to certain intellectual property rights will come into force on 21 November 2022.

There were a variety of developments relating to the export and import of goods in 2022. The developments related to general regulatory changes affecting the export/import...