Tannos, who is in his 60s and also known as Tjhin Thian Po, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17 after being implicated in a major graft scandal involving the Indonesian government’s electronic ID card or e-KTP project.

He procured prohibited item knowing it was bound for Pyongyang in violation of UN law.

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will take ties to a new era: PM Lawrence Wong

Singapore’s strategy to navigate through this increasingly trade-hostile world will be carried out via its membership of two key bodies – Asean and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), says Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong.

He has been on Indonesia’s fugitive list since 2021.

Shanmugam says process will take longer as the man intends to contest extradition.

Splendent Technologies was not at the Ang Mo Kio Techplace II address listed on its website.

This update examines how US affiliated entities operating in Asia have historically managed FCPA (“US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act”) compliance, the implications of Executive Order 14209 for these entities, and highlights key lessons for these entities continuing operations in Asia amid an evolving regulatory environment.

This update sets out some pointers on what to look out for parties who are involved in the oil trade and from where guidance can be sought from pending further developments on sanctions on Iraninan oil exports.

The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Further Upgrade Protocol entered into force on 1 January 2009 and is China’s first comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement with an Asian country. This update looks at the ways in which the Protocol has been enhanced.

Singapore and Australia have signed a new memorandum of understanding reaffirming their commitment to facilitate AI adoption among their citizens and businesses, and promote responsible AI development and development on 16 December 2024.

The China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (“CSFTA”) Further Upgrade Protocol  came into effect on 31 December 2024 and will benefit Singapore businesses and investors by enhancing market access to China while also clarifying rules for investments, services as well as telecommunications. This update takes a closer look at the details of the agreement.

This update gives a brief introduction into the background and salient details of the Agreement on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”) which Singapore and Malaysia signed on 7 January 2025 as well as some of the initiatives and incentives in support of the Agreement.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (“JS-SEZ”) aims to facilitate cross-border flows of goods, ease the movement of people, and strengthen the investment ecosystem within the JS-SEZ. This update explores several initiatives that will support the JS-SEZ.

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ("JS-SEZ") represents a strategic initiative aimed at transforming the border region between Malaysia's Johor state and Singapore into a premier economic hub. Announced with the objective of fostering deeper economic integration and regional development, the JS-SEZ is poised to play a pivotal role in boosting trade, investment, and innovation across Southeast Asia, with a focus on sectors such as electronics, financial services, business-related services and healthcare. This article delves into the JS-SEZ's objectives, current progress and its potential economic impact on the region.