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Strengthening Singapore’s haze law and going beyond prosecutions – how errant firms can be held to account

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Strengthening Singapore’s haze law and going beyond prosecutions – how errant firms can be held to account

With no company prosecuted yet under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, legal experts map out the possible ways to enhance the law and other regulations in order to proactively manage risks of future haze incidents.

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Most firms now use AI in HR processes, with human sign-off required 85% of the time: Survey

Most firms now use AI in HR processes, with human sign-off required 85% of the time: Survey

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Singapore firms eyeing China market should target smart tech, green economy: EnterpriseSG

Singapore firms eyeing China market should target smart tech, green economy: EnterpriseSG

30/10/2026

Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to rise

Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to rise

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Hackers allegedly from North Korea steal US$6.3 billion from Binance in world's biggest crypto heist

The hackers behind the raid were from North Korea, according to US blockchain analysis firms TRM Labs and Chainalysis.

30/10/2026

Gone in 20 minutes: How the biggest heist in crypto history unfolded

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CNA Explains: Will new loan limits for private-hire cars mean less COE demand or higher ride-hailing prices?

CNA Explains: Will new loan limits for private-hire cars mean less COE demand or higher ride-hailing prices?

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King's Counsel, 6 firms selected for haze probe panel, more may be added if necessary: MinLaw, NEA

King's Counsel, 6 firms selected for haze probe panel, more may be added if necessary: MinLaw, NEA

30/10/2026

Singapore-Pakistan trade should be 'much higher' given strong diplomatic ties: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore-Pakistan trade should be 'much higher' given strong diplomatic ties: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Most firms now use AI in HR processes, with human sign-off required 85% of the time: Survey

Most firms now use AI in HR processes, with human sign-off required 85% of the time: Survey

30/10/2026

Singapore firms eyeing China market should target smart tech, green economy: EnterpriseSG

Singapore firms eyeing China market should target smart tech, green economy: EnterpriseSG

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Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to rise

Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to rise

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