The Only Asian Nation in IMD’s Top Ten List Singapore is ranked 9th in the world for the most competitive places for talent worldwide for 2020. It is the only country Asian in IMD’s Top Ten list. However, there is a possibility the future ranking of the country could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Proposed Law May Help Singapore’s Small Firms That Have Been Affected by the Pandemic A new law in Singapore may help small firms by allowing them to renegotiate deals and exit contracts without penalties, depending on the situation. This is because the business landscape has completely changed this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Plans in Place to Strengthen the Laws That Regulate Virtual Payment Service Providers Singapore will be stepping up its measures against terrorist financing and money laundering. Changes to the law will strengthen regulations on virtual payment service providers. The Bill will improve the current regulatory framework that is in place for (Virtual Asset Service Providers…
Skies Reopened With Hong Kong – Singapore Travel Bubble In the COVID-19 next normal, ‘travel bubble’ and ‘travel corridor’ are the new buzzwords. More and more countries have started to join in the talks of making pacts and establishing travel bubbles. For Hong Kong and Singapore, these plans are about to become a reality, and…
Strengthening Data Protection Standards in Singapore Strengthening Singapore’s data protection standards with mandatory notification and stiffer penalties for data breaches. Minister for Communications and Information Mr S. Iswaran recently presented a proposed amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act. The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill is amongst four Bills that were introduced in Parliament recently.…
Safeguarding Digital Sphere in Singapore Businesses can now stay safe online with the Safer Cyberspace Master Plan 2020, which utilizes Artificial Intelligence towards safeguarding Singapore’s digital sphere. Singapore recently revealed the Safer Cyberspace Master Plan 2020, at the partially virtual opening of the Fifth Annual Singapore International Cyber Week. It was unveiled by Deputy Prime…