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A new agreement between Singapore and Tanzania aims to prevent double taxation on cross-border business activities. The treaty will enter into force once it has been ratified by both nations.
Why it mattersTax practitioners should track the ratification status to advise clients on the reduced tax burdens for Singaporean investments in Tanzania.
Member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) are conducting final talks in Geneva to establish a Convention and Recommendation on Decent Work in the Platform Economy. If adopted, this would represent the first international labour law specifically targeting work managed via digital platforms and algorithms.
Why it mattersLawyers advising multinational platforms or labour unions should monitor the outcome for potential shifts in global standards regarding algorithmic transparency and cross-border accountability.
Effective from January 2025, the Act creates a distinct legal status for platform workers that sits between 'employee' and 'self-employed'. The framework mandates work injury insurance, pension and housing contributions, and provides for worker representation through specific associations without requiring employment reclassification.
Why it mattersPractitioners must understand this specific statutory category when advising on employment status, social security obligations, and dispute resolution for platform-based engagements in Singapore.