What are the latest news in Singapore?
Law & Governance
- International Tribunal Bid: Singapore announced a bid to host a proposed permanent international tribunal to settle disputes between foreign investors and sovereign states, with plans to build a dedicated tribunal facility to support the international rules-based order. Singapore Law Watch———
- $2.8B Money Laundering Auction: Authorities are preparing to auction luxury properties, handbags, vehicles, and jewelry seized during the massive 2023 money laundering bust. Up to 200 luxury homes are expected to enter the real estate market. -BusinessToday Malaysia——–
- Bloomberg Defamation Case: Bloomberg chose not to appeal the defamation ruling involving Senior Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, which Shanmugam noted reflects an acknowledgment of the article’s lack of legal merit.- CNA———
- Child Safeguarding in Mosques: The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) is rolling out a standardized safeguarding framework across all mosques to better protect children and youth. -The Straits Times——–
- Inaugural Paralympic Day: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong flagged off a 3km Walkathon for Singapore’s first-ever Paralympic Day to promote a more inclusive society.- The Straits Times———
- Disaster Relief Efforts: Singapore is contributing US$100,000 as seed money to the Red Cross and deploying Mercy Relief to assist victims of the recent devastating Nepal-Tibet floods. -CNA——–
- Heat Stress Regulations: Starting December 1, 2026, companies will be legally required to provide cool water and breathable clothing for all outdoor workers.- CNA———
- Fintech Investment Slowdown: A new KPMG report shows Singapore’s fintech sector investments dropped to US499millionacross53dealsinthefirsthalfof2026,downfromUS1.45 billion during the same period last year, as capital concentrates on fewer, later-stage deals.- Vietnam News———