Professional Services/Legal
Former Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts while in office
Former Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts while in office
He also pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice.
EnterpriseSG, Google Cloud accept 35 startups under AI program
The three-month program is scheduled to begin February 2025.
Oscars Logistics and Trans Point Agency fined $29k over customs violations
Both companies pleaded guilty to all charges.
Vibrant Group subsidiary files legal action against I-Land Industrial Park
Crystal Freight filed a statement of claim to recover $43,489.02 of unpaid services.
Ascent Bridge applies for extension to issue annual report for 2024
The group's auditors said they need more time to complete audit procedures.
MinLaw introduces AI module with Lupl for SG law firms
This allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value work.
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and legal project management platform Lupl have launched...
Proposed bill banning deepfakes 'a proactive move': expert
Another expert said that the ban will mitigate the risk of misleading the public.
PwC to pioneer GenAI in Singapore’s legal services sector with new partnership
PwC has forged partnerships with GenAI companies Harvey and ContractPodAi.
COTD: Singapore ranks fourth in APAC for legal office leasing in H1 2024
Singapore also offers the second-highest salary range for first-year legal associates in APAC.
Gig workers to get housing, retirement adequacy with new bill
If passed, it will take effect on 1 January 2025.
CCCS fines Rei Securite and ex-director over bid-rigging activity
The competition watchdog imposed $8,787 in total financial penalties on the two.
Scope creep, low fees prompted new blueprint for architects
New framework from the Singapore Institute of Architects aims to ensure fair compensation.
New gov’t unit to resolve severe neighbour disputes
It will initially operate for one year in selected HDB estates.
Anti-money laundering bill to tighten customer due diligence checks in casinos
The bill seeks to lower the threshold for suspicious transactions to S$4,000.
Oxley Holdings further denies CEO’s links to Venice corruption probe
It clarified that CEO Ching Chiat Kwong acted on its behalf when evaluating the Pili Land.
Oxley Holdings CEO denies involvement in Venice corruption probe
Ching Chiat Kwong referred to the accusations as “unfounded and untrue”.
6 family office funds linked to $3b money laundering case granted tax incentives
These were withdrawn when the owners or their spouses faced charges or were convicted.
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