By Jennifer F. In September 2015, Singapore entered a bear market after China’s slowing economy caused commodity prices to tumble. Despite a slight recovery since the start of 2016, the Straits Times Index (STI) remains in a precarious position, with businesses worried that this will have a negative knock-on effect for the economy. However, bear markets actually represent tremendous opportunities …

By Norman Wee The Bukit Batok By-election which ended 7 May 2016 could spell the end of Dr Chee Soon Juan’s political hopes. During campaigning, the programs unleashed by Dr Chee would stand out as impressive and unique from the oppositions. Pledging to be a full time MP what he offered could be the best that any opposition candidate could …

Although official results of the Philippines presidential election have not been released yet, 71-year-old Rodrigo Duterte is set to win in a landslide victory, according to a poll monitor data on 10 May. A record turnout of voters cast their votes in the 2 May election, leading to Mr Duterte, mayor of the southern city of Davao, winning by a …

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) intends to review the definition of what is considered an “animal” under the Road Traffic Act in a move that aims to make it clearer for motorists in the event that an animal is hit while driving. The Road Traffic Act was enacted in 1963. Currently, it defines “animal” as “any horse, cattle, ass, …

From July onwards, companies can seek reimbursement from the Government for employees whose second week of paternity leave was taken from 24 August last year. This is part of the Child Development Co-savings Act which was amended in Parliament on 9 May. Employers whose employees took this second week of paternity leave can seek claims from the Government, and eligible …