Legal Bulletin May 2018
30 May 2018
Competition
Corporate / M&A
Employment
TAFEP launches new Tripartite Standard on Age-friendly Workplace Practices
FinTech
IPOS launches FinTech Fast Track initiative effective 26 April 2018 for 12 months
Real Estate
Tax
General
Singapore Court of Appeal clarifies law of illegality
Regional News
Malaysia
Malaysian goods and services tax rate reduced to 0% with effect from 1 June 2018
Bank Negara Malaysia issues policy document on Bai`al-Sarf (currency exchange)
Myanmar
Myanmar opens retail and wholesale sector to foreign companies and joint ventures
Myanmar Investment Commission opens education services sector to foreign investment
Publications
The Corporate Governance Review: Singapore chapter
Awards & Rankings
Allen & Gledhill clinches major regional awards at ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2018
Allen & Gledhill recognised in Asian-mena Counsel Deals of the Year 2017
Allen & Gledhill wins Maritime Law Award at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2018
Allen & Gledhill Intellectual Property practice ranked Tier 1 by Asian Legal Business