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Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development
Singapore and Thailand expand partnership on legal development
The partnership also covers joint work on common templates, legal dictionaries, and data schemas.
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Parliament passes bill providing workplace dispute platform
The bill, which ensures that disputes between workers and employers are tackled fairly, will take effect in end-2027.
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It also proposes faster merger reviews and clearer procedures.
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MinLaw opens public consultation on legal practice regulations
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This decision followed audit findings that showed a higher risk of misuse at these outlets.
WMI and Law Society launch certification to train 6,500 lawyers
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Meta asked to remove government impersonation scams
Meta could be fined up to $1m for non-compliance by 30 September.
Singtel’s Optus hit with $84.9m fine over sales practices
The penalty was fully accounted for in Optus' 2024/25 results.
Mandatory insurance may boost SME trust in small audit firms
Minimum coverage starts at $1m, rising with the size of the firm up to $50m.
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