Strengthening Singapore’s Data Protection Standards

Strengthening Singapore’s Data Protection Standards

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 Singapore’s Digital Sphere

Safeguarding Singapore’s Digital Sphere

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…

Jumpstarting Local Tourism With $100 Tourism Vouchers in December

Jumpstarting Local Tourism With $100 Tourism Vouchers in December

Singapore Jumpstarts Local Tourism with $100 SingapoRediscovers Vouchers The tourism industry in many countries – including Singapore, has been adversely affected by the closure of borders to prevent further spread of COVID-19. Amid global travel restrictions, Singapore’s government formulated a creative method to jumpstart local tourism with $100 SingapoRediscovers Vouchers. This initiative will help to…

Singapore’s Debt Restructuring for Micro and Small Businesses

Singapore’s Debt Restructuring for Micro and Small Businesses

Singapore’s Debt Restructure – Micro and Small Businesses The Simplified Insolvency Programme aims to streamline Singapore’s debt restructuring for micro and small businesses. The Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Amendment) Bill was recently introduced in Parliament to streamline Singapore’s debt restructuring for micro and small businesses. The amendment proposed a Simplified Insolvency Programme to enable such…

Streamlining Singapore’s International Arbitration Structure

Streamlining Singapore’s International Arbitration Structure

Streamlining Singapore’s International Arbitration Structure – The Amendments Amendments to the International Arbitration Act seeks to firmly entrench Singapore as the preferred location for international arbitration. The latest amendments to the International Arbitration Act have made essential changes that will further facilitate and streamline the arbitration process. According to Mr Edwin Tong, second Minister for…