Singapore Bribery Case: S$220,000 Allegations Explained A recent Singapore bribery case has raised important questions about anti-corruption controls, procurement procedures and corporate governance. On 21 August 2026, authorities charged four men over alleged corruption offences linked to contract proposals involving…
Singapore Salary Deduction Rules: What Employers Need to Know Singapore salary deduction rules are under scrutiny after the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) began investigating claims that a wheelchair assistant at Changi Airport was allegedly docked S$5 for being 11 seconds…
Singapore Police Raid Secret Societies: 13 Men Arrested in Island-Wide Crackdown The Singapore police raid secret societies operation resulted in the arrest of 13 men across Singapore. Police conducted the two-day enforcement operation on 22 and 23 May 2026. Officers…
Dato’ Looi and Dawei’s Business Dispute: Why Every Business Needs a Shareholders’ Agreement The recent public business dispute involving Dato’ Looi and Dawei has attracted widespread attention across Malaysia and Singapore. While the full facts remain subject to the parties’…
Singapore Customs Investigates Traveller Carrying Pokémon Trading Cards Worth Over S$30,000 Singapore Customs is investigating a case involving a traveller who allegedly failed to declare Pokémon trading cards valued at more than S$30,000 upon arriving in Singapore. According to a…
Owner of Eminent Frog Porridge Restaurant Charged with $3.8 Million Tax Evasion and Money Laundering Offences The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) of the Singapore Police Force have jointly charged the owner of…
Singapore’s accountancy profession is undergoing a major transformation. In response to rapid technological advancements and growing sustainability requirements, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has launched a refreshed Skills Framework for Accountancy (SFw) to help professionals and businesses stay…
Vietnam Economy Outlook 2026: Growth Opportunities and Economic Trends The Vietnam Economy Outlook 2026 remains highly positive as the country continues to emerge as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Supported by strong foreign direct investment (FDI), manufacturing expansion, export…
Malaysia Economy Outlook 2026: Growth, Opportunities, and Challenges Ahead The Malaysia Economy Outlook 2026 remains broadly positive as the country continues to demonstrate resilience amid global economic uncertainties. Supported by strong domestic demand, stable inflation, recovering investments, and resilient exports,…
Singapore Strengthens Its Position as a Trusted Financial Centre with Strong AML Framework Singapore has once again been recognised internationally for its strong anti-financial crime framework. According to the latest peer evaluation report issued by the Financial Action Task Force…
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