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New Court Jester: Who Is Better At The Computer?
Posted On Saturday, January 20, 2007
Remember the 37-year-old Korean lawyer Ctl Alt Del?
Well soon after completing his suspension for causing an illegal operation on his computer, he and Jesus had an argument about who was better on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was tired of hearing all the bickering.
9 New NMPs Appointed
Posted On Friday, January 19, 2007
Nine Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) have been officially appointed by President S R Nathan at the Istana, and will serve a two-and-a-half year term.
The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2007
Posted On Friday, January 19, 2007
The Patents (Amendment) Rules 2007 has been gazetted on 19 January 2007.
This amendment is to the First Schedule of the Patents Rules and the changes will come into force on 1 February 2007.
MDA launches new licence framework for IPTV
Posted On Monday, January 15, 2007
A new two-tier licence framework for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) rolled out by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) today aims to further facilitate the growth of IPTV services in Singapore, leading to tangible benefits for the industry and consumers.
ASEAN Agrees to Blueprint for Asean Charter
Posted On Monday, January 15, 2007
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have authorized the drawing up of a charter that would give their organization a legal basis for the first time since it was founded four decades ago.
Singapore Accedes To Beijing Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Posted On Thursday, January 11, 2007
Singapore has reaffirmed its commitment to international efforts to protect the ozone layer by acceding to the 1999 Beijing Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The 1999 Beijing Amendment, which is the most recent amendment to the Montreal Protocol, came into force on 25 Feb 2002. It introduced control measures for production for hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and imposed restrictions on trade with non-Parties for these HCFCs. The amendment further introduced control measures for both production and consumption for one new group of substances, namely bromochloromethane (BCM). The periodical revisions of the Montreal Protocol have ensured that efforts to prevent ozone layer depletion are on track.
Circular On Property Tax Treatment Of En-Bloc Sales Sites (PTD Circular 1/2007)
Posted On Thursday, January 11, 2007
This Circular clarifies the property tax treatment on en-bloc sales sites or developments which are collectively sold by the owners of individual units to the developer.
Singapore And India Expand Air Services Agreement
Posted On Wednesday, January 10, 2007
India and Singapore have concluded a round of air services consultations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the air services between both countries. This will pave the way for carriers of both sides to increase the number of services between the Indian metropolitan cities of Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi, and Singapore. A new air link between the Indian city of Coimbatore and Singapore is now also possible. There are additional fifth freedom traffic rights granted to the airlines of both India and Singapore under the MoU.
Singapore And Morocco Signs Double Tax Agreement
Posted On Tuesday, January 09, 2007
An Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income was signed today between the Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Malaysia's First Woman Chief Judge Retires
Posted On Monday, January 08, 2007
AFTER 43 years in the legal profession, the Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, retired on 5 January 2007.
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