Legal Bulletin April 2025
29 April 2025
Capital Markets
MAS seeks feedback on proposals to provide retail access to private market investment funds
Competition & Foreign Investment Review
Antitrust developments and enforcement activity in South-east Asia: October to December 2024
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
MinLaw seeks feedback on international arbitration regime and International Arbitration Act 1994
Employment, Health & Safety
New workplace safety and health guidelines for employers on preparing for adverse weather
Energy, Infrastructure & Projects
ESG & Public Policy
Singapore signs implementation agreements on carbon credits collaboration with Peru and Chile
Singapore and Rotterdam boost efforts on Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Maritime & Aviation
Singapore High Court dismisses coal shipment claims against seller and charterer
Singapore and India collaborate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation projects
Real Estate
White Collar & Investigation
MAS issues best practice paper on countering proliferation financing
Regional News
China
China further regulates AI-generated content
Indonesia
Indonesia Financial Services Authority strengthens regulation of issuers and public companies
Malaysia
Malaysia High Court finds novation agreement subject to ad valorem stamp duty
Vietnam
Vietnam and Singapore upgrade bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Key changes to Vietnam’s power regulatory framework
Vietnam updates National Power Development Plan VIII
Publications
Chambers Global Practice Guide: Fintech 2025
ICLG: Consumer Protection 2025 (6th Ed) - Singapore
Legal Era Magazine: The new SIAC Rules 2025 - Tackling the real issues
Lexology In-Depth: Public Competition Enforcement (17th Ed, 2025)
Practical Law: Lending and Taking Security in Singapore
Deals
Issue of US$2 billion notes by DBS Group Holdings Ltd
US$12.7 million financing of AMP co-led by Openspace Ventures
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill named National Law Firm of the Year (Singapore) at IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2025
Allen & Gledhill recognised among world’s top international arbitration practices
Allen & Gledhill wins Merger Control Matter of the Year at the GCR Awards 2025
Allen & Gledhill maintains its top tier ranking in the Asia IP Copyright Survey 2025 Rankings
Tham Kok Leong recognised in Asian Legal Business Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers 2025