International law

Indonesia’s ‘state-loss trap’ and why SOE giants may be too scared to sell

The Grab-GoTo merger has reportedly hit an impasse as government-backed Telkomsel resists a sale that could expose it to tough legal consequences

Indonesia and Malaysia have temporarily blocked access to Grok.

There’s one easy solution to the AI porn problem

How do we responsibly test AI models for child sexual abuse material?

What Venezuela clarifies: small states must grasp an uncomfortable reality.

Venezuela’s warning: how Singapore must navigate a fractured order

US operation to capture Maduro exposes dangerous gap between global rules and raw power – one that small states cannot ignore

A checkpoint near Fuerte Tiuna (Fort Tiuna) in Caracas, Venezuela. Donald Trump says a "large-scale strike" on Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Singapore gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela, urges all parties to exercise restraint

The Republic has consistently opposed actions contrary to international law by any parties, says MFA

Judging by current trends, the vast majority of matcha in the future is going to end up in soft-serve ice-cream, chiffon cakes, mochi and macarons. It would be a waste if Japan tried to chase that low-end business, when the opportunities at the top of the market are so much more alluring.

The matcha craze needs more champagne

Why Japan should up its game to protect its cultural capital. Its tea certainly counts as such

It is important to train lawyers to use GenAI effectively, such as how to create well-crafted prompts.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Technological innovation should strengthen, not undermine, legal practice

Even as GenAI becomes increasingly embedded in legal workflows, its use must be balanced with careful professional oversight

The forced write-down of Credit Suisse's AT1 bonds in March 2023 led to significant losses for investors.

Withers to take action against Switzerland on Credit Suisse AT1 losses in Asia

The law firm is acting for investors across the region, including in Hong Kong and Singapore

The Supreme Court of Singapore. Since the SICC's inception, the astonishing growth in international trade and commerce has created a corresponding need for commercial dispute resolution.

The currency of trust: How the Singapore International Commercial Court fortifies global commerce

The promise of trade can only be fully realised if there exists an international justice system that commands international confidence

Owned by Elon Musk, X is widely used in Brazil and is an important means of communication, especially for politicians as a means to put out their views and attack their rivals.

What is Elon Musk's feud with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice about?

A BRAZILIAN Supreme Court justice on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the country’s telecommunications regulator Anatel to shut down Elon Musk’s social media platform X after the billionaire failed to comply w...

Elderly people chat next to a food stall at an outdoor market in Beijing, China January 12, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo

China food security law comes into force, aims for absolute self-sufficiency

CHINA’S first food security law aimed at achieving “absolute self-sufficiency” in staple grains came into effect on Saturday (Jun 1), reinforcing efforts by the world’s biggest agriculture importer to...