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The Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act ("POFMA") was passed by ​Parliament on 8 May 2019 after a vigorous debate in Parliament.

An advertising prohibition on product advertisements for SSBs will also be implemented from next year.

During the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday period, many will indulge in some light-hearted gambling when visiting relatives and friends, perhaps in the form of Mahjong...

On 1 April 2019, the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Bill was tabled in Singapore's Parliament.

Anticipated by mid-2027, Singapore will mandate the use of "Nutri-Grade Label" on a wider range of sodium-rich food products, as part of ongoing efforts to improve dietary health...

On 30 January 2019, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore imposed a fine of S$1,522,354 on the owners and operators of the following hotels in Singapore for engaging in anti-competitive conduct:

Whilst the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic continues to upset every sphere of human activity in an unprecedented manner, the Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore (‘ASAS') ...

In Singapore a court order was obtained by BBC Studios, the Premier League, and DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga in a legal action supported by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA).

A comprehensive weekly bulletin examining Asia's evolving gambling landscape, from Gen Z's controversial shift toward sports betting as a wealth-building strategy to Singapore's globally-recognized model for casino regulation. The report analyzes Macao's ambitious economic diversification plan targeting 60% non-gaming GDP by 2030, while documenting Taiwan's enforcement actions against illegal gaming modifications.

Singapore's Building and Construction Authority has extended ex-gratia cost sharing for diesel and bitumen in critical public sector construction contracts through December 2026, responding to ongoing Middle East conflict impacts. WongPartnership's construction law experts provide analysis of the circular's key features and implications for affected contractors.

In Lau Sheng Jan Alistair v Lau Cheok Joo Richard and Sng Gek Hong Cynthia [2023] SGHC 196, the applicant, the sole beneficiary of an irrevocable trust created by his parents over landed property, ...

In Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, Singapore Branch v PPT Energy Trading Co Ltd and another appeal [2023] SGCA(I) 7, the Singapore Court of Appeal clarified the scope of the fraud exception in the context of letters of credit...

Court overturned decision to set aside an arbitral award as it was in conflict with the public policy of Singapore.

In arbitration, as with litigation, parties may sometimes need to invoke the assistance of the courts to ensure that proceedings are not derailed by the other party. Common examples of this are Anton Piller orders to protect evidence from being destroyed, and Mareva injunctions freezing the defendant's assets to ensure that they are not dissipated prior to a judgment or an award.

Singapore Exchange Regulation has announced significant amendments to the Listing Rules, introducing enhanced disclosure requirements for remuneration, dividend policies and investor relations. These changes follow a public consultation period and represent important developments for listed companies in Singapore. WongPartnership's corporate governance and compliance experts provide detailed analysis of these regulatory updates and their implications for market participants.

Discusses proposed amendments to the regulatory regime for fund managers in Singapore.

In Newton, David Christopher v Public Prosecutor [2023] SGHC 266, a case involving the appellant's attempt to deceive the health authorities that he was vaccinated against COVID-19 when in fact he was not, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore (High Court).

In Loh Cheng Lee Aaron and another v Hodlnaut Pte Ltd (Zhu Juntao and others, non-parties) [2023] SGHC 323, the General Division of the High Court of Singapore clarified that a company's obligation to pay cryptocurrency to its creditors may, ...

Rule 10(3)(a) of the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015 requires a legal practitioner, to the extent that he is able, to prevent his client from, to not be a party to, and to not assist the client in, suppressing evidence (Rule 10(3)(a)).