For most of us, the ever-changing COVID-19 situation has disrupted our old habits, patterns and way of living. However, for business owners, the unpredictability of when the next wave of infections will arrive or what shape the government’s response will take has not only had a profound impact on their…
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How to Recover Loans from Friends and Family in Singapore
Loan recovery in Singapore is understandably an uncomfortable and awkward topic to broach, especially if the debtor is a friend or family member. If he/she is not showing signs of repaying the loan, how then should you go about recovering the sums owed to you? In this article, I will…
Can Employers Make COVID-19 Vaccination Compulsory in Singapore?
Even though the Singapore government has expressed that taking the COVID-19 vaccine is not compulsory, it has also emphasised the need to expand the nation’s vaccine coverage to build resilience against COVID-19. It has therefore been announced that employees in selected sectors must be fully vaccinated or undergo additional COVID-19…
Vaccine Passports: Are They Recognised in Singapore?
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues to gather pace across the world, we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. With the increased adoption of vaccination passports worldwide, more domestic activities and international travel have resumed. What Is a Vaccine Passport? A COVID-19 vaccine passport…
Is It Legal to Take Ivermectin in Singapore?
Interest in ivermectin to cure viral infections surged late last year despite it being trialled unsuccessfully to treat COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are still people looking for ways to procure ivermectin and take them for unapproved purposes. This article will therefore aim to explain: What is ivermectin Whether it is legal…
Will-Writing for Blended Families With Step-Children in Singapore
When it comes to will-writing, you would realise that there is no cookie-cutter approach given every individual’s unique relationships and circumstances. In particular, if you are remarrying or have remarried, you may want to know how to write a will that covers your blended family, including children from your previous…
COVID-19 Rental Waiver Framework for Singapore Tenants
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and forced many of us to adapt to the evolving situation. Some of us simply changed the way we live and work. However, business owners might be having a much harder time adapting, given the constant disruptions to their business, brought about by…
SPAC Listing Rules by the Singapore SGX: 8 Features
On 2 September 2021, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced a new SPAC listing framework, which enables Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to be listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) effective 3 September 2021. With the first application for a SPAC listing reaching our shores…
COVID-19: Temporary Relief from Legal Obligations
The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (“the Act”) was recently passed by the Singapore government with the aim, among other things, of providing relief to parties who may be adversely affected in the conduct of their commercial dealings by the COVID-19 pandemic. It does this primarily by postponing the legal…
A Look at the Proposal of Amicable Divorce
Beatrice Yeo, Yeo & Associates LLC This article will cover: Divorce in Singapore Proposal of the new divorce option – Amicable divorce Reasons to have an amicable divorce Potential pitfalls of amicable divorce Amicable divorce = Easier divorce option? Divorce in Singapore In my past 20 years of experience as…