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Singapore

Law firms big and small must adopt AI, and bosses must lead the charge: Edwin Tong

The new guide on the use of AI in the legal profession says the technology comes with inherent limitations, and that it is still the responsibility of lawyers to use their expertise to guide and validate AI outputs.
Singapore

Singapore issues guidelines for lawyers on ethical generative AI use

Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.
Singapore

Concerns over 100% borrowing for vehicles as outstanding car loans hit 12-year high

Minister for Law Edwin Tong says: "We understand that upfront certainty on the LBC amount is critical for business decisions."
Property

Online tool launched for developers to estimate land betterment charges upfront for greater cost certainty

The Law Society of Singapore is the representative body for all lawyers in Singapore, with about 6,400 members.
Singapore

MinLaw looks forward to ‘full and thorough’ probe into allegations of workplace issues at Law Society

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (third from left) says the appeals mechanism between the Bahrain International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Commercial Court is a “game-changer” and a global first in transnational judicial cooperation.
International

Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore

Legal services exports nearly trebled to S$1.74 billion in 2024 from S$640 million in 2013.
Singapore

Review under way to simplify Singapore’s foreign law firm licensing framework, strengthen local practice independence

Minister for Law Edwin Tong (right) with ICSID secretary-general Martina Polasek at Singapore Convention Week 2025, when they signed the letter of intent to set up an ICSID office in Singapore.
Singapore

International investment dispute body to open branch in Singapore

Yeoh Oon Jin's (left) replacement is Loh Lik Peng, founder and director of hospitality brand Unlisted Collection.
Singapore

New board appointments announced for Singapore Land Authority; Yeoh Oon Jin steps down

“Singapore has a comprehensive anti-money laundering regime. However, the landscape is constantly changing, as new money laundering risks and typologies emerge,” says MinLaw.
Property

24 law firms probed for conveyancing of properties seized from money launderers, two to pay penalties

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