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ASEAN
Singapore News
Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain

Malaysian authorities say that a warning notice will be issued to drivers of vehicles before they leave Malaysia if they have still not installed their VEP.

Education

Dulwich College (Singapore) is pleased to announce a new admissions process, moving from rolling admissions to an applicant pool system.

Global News

The devastating bombings in Lebanon are claiming innocent lives and forcing thousands to flee their homes, including refugees in Lebanon.

Mental Health

WorkWell Leaders, a workplace mental health charity, in partnership with the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), has launched a national digital pledge campaign, encouraging leaders at all levels to commit to supporting the mental health of their employees.

New Member

Romik Arconian, a London-born wine merchant, along with his partner Marine and their family, took over Château Canon Chaigneau in 2020, aiming to elevate it as a leader in the region. Situated on 21 hectares of clay, limestone, and iron-rich soil in Néac, near Pomerol, the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir.

New Member

OC Queen Street LLC is a Singapore law practice established in 2016 and a member of Osborne Clarke's international legal practice which has provided strategic and on-point advice for more than 250 years with a presence across Europe, Asia and the US.

ASEAN
Global News
Trade

Cambodia has withdrawn from a decades-old regional economic development deal with Vietnam and Laos, Prime Minister Hun Manet said, in a surprise concession to critics concerned about the kingdom losing territory to its neighbours.

ASEAN
Energy
Singapore News
Sustainability

Singapore will boost its renewable energy import capacity to a maximum of 200 megawatts, thanks to enhancements to a cross-border multilateral trade deal.

Finance & Economics
Sustainability
Technology
Trade

The annual GTR Asia event returned to Singapore on September 3-4, 2024 to reflect on a period characterised by supply chain disruption and slow trade growth, but also technological innovation and trade digitisation.

In this post-event wrap-up, we pick out five conference highlights and key themes that emerged during discussions.

Future of Work
Human Resources
Singapore News
Technology

Hybrid work arrangements could become a differentiating factor for smaller tech firms in attracting talent, industry observers say.