Introduction Trust in the media is in freefall. In the United States — a bellwether for global media trends — only 28% of adults said they have a ‘great deal’ or ‘fair amount’ of trust in mass media to report news fully, accurately, and fairly, according to Gallup’s 2025 survey, matching the record low set…

Introduction COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, arrived with high expectations — and left many observers frustrated. A decade on from the Paris Agreement, the world’s flagship climate conference once again failed to deliver a clear mandate to phase out fossil fuels, prompting critics to question whether the UN’s annual climate summits retain…

Introduction Singapore’s stock market has long underperformed its status as a global financial hub. For more than a decade, trading volumes have been thin, equity research coverage sparse, and the SGX has lost several landmark listings to New York and Hong Kong — particularly technology companies seeking deeper liquidity pools. In response, the Monetary Authority…

Introduction Singapore Exchange (SGX) has moved decisively from voluntary to mandatory climate reporting, positioning the city-state as one of Asia’s most rigorous sustainability disclosure regimes. Effective from financial year 2025, all SGX-listed companies must disclose Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework. For professionals…

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand have initiated a significant evolution in their trade partnership by moving from the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) to a new and more comprehensive framework called the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA). This transition marks a strategic shift toward integrating digital trade facilitation with sustainability and climate action, reflecting a…

The latest regulatory frameworks for family offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia reflect both regional competition and evolving expectations for transparency, governance, and investment flexibility. Singapore: Streamlined but Stringent Approach Singapore continues to lead Asia as a preferred jurisdiction for family offices, driven by a sophisticated regulatory environment. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)…

Asia is witnessing a dynamic evolution in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, reflecting a broad diversity of governance approaches, sector priorities, and regional cooperation efforts. As of late 2025, Asian policymakers are striving to balance the demands of innovation, public trust, and ethical use through a mixture of voluntary frameworks, sectoral guidelines, and new dedicated legislation.…

Crowdfunding regulation in Asia has evolved rapidly, especially in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where authorities have introduced comprehensive frameworks to address funding needs, investor protection, and market integrity. Singapore: Robust Oversight for Trust In Singapore, crowdfunding platforms are primarily governed by the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and the Financial Advisers Act, overseen by the…

Advertising regulation in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam reflects decades of evolving policy approaches, balancing ethical business conduct with the need to protect consumers and promote a fair marketplace. Below is an overview of the regulatory backgrounds and major principles shaping the advertising ecosystems in these countries. Singapore: Foundations of Ethical Advertising Singapore’s advertising…