Thursday, 17 September 2026 — SG Law Cookies

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MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement enters into force for Singapore and Brazil. Commercial and Trade Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON

MAS proposes legislative amendments to implement a stablecoin regulatory framework. Banking Law · SLW PINEAPPLE TART · ACT ON

Government to expand Purpose-Built Dormitory (PBD) capacity by 2027. Land Use and Zoning Law · MOM $0.60 · FRESH

Interim measures introduced to address immediate migrant worker housing shortages. Landlord Tenant Law · MOM $0.60 · FRESH

MinLaw and IPOS launch public consultation on AI's impact on copyright and patent regimes. Intellectual Property Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH

Singapore and Korea establish new guidance for recognition and enforcement of money judgments. Commercial and Trade Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

Ministry of Law to review regulatory framework for Singapore music industry. Intellectual Property Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH

Proposed amendments to the Land Titles (Strata) Act to streamline collective sale processes. Real Property Law · MLAW $0.60 · FRESH

First custodial sentence imposed for keeping animals for sale at unlicensed premises. Criminal Law · SLW $0.60 · FRESH

SGHCF in [2026] SGHCF 29 declines to add back dissipated funds where no legal argument for claw-back or adverse inference is advanced. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

SGHCF in [2026] SGHCF 29 distinguishes legal fees for matrimonial proceedings from fees for severance of joint tenancy, adding back only the former to the pool. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

SGHCF in [2026] SGHCF 29 applies 'rough and ready approximation' for direct financial contributions where documentary evidence is lacking, then averages with indirect contributions for overall 60:40 division. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

SGHCF in [2026] SGHCF 29 declines spousal maintenance for 90-year-old Husband and orders equal sharing of property tax despite his payment claim. Matrimonial Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

SGHCA holds in [2026] SGHC(A) 24 that actual notice of foreign proceedings suffices to defeat natural justice challenge to enforcement, even absent valid service. Contract Law · JUDICIARY $0.60 · FRESH

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01○ NEWS

MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement enters into force for Singapore and Brazil.

The trade agreement between Singapore and the MERCOSUR bloc (comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) has officially entered into force for Singapore and Brazil. The pact focuses on reducing tariffs, creating predictable investment environments, and increasing economic cooperation.

Why it mattersLawyers advising clients on cross-border trade or investment between Singapore and Brazil should review the new tariff rates and investment protections provided under the agreement.

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02○ NEWS

MAS proposes legislative amendments to implement a stablecoin regulatory framework.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is consulting on new laws to determine the criteria for stablecoin issuers to become MAS-regulated. The framework will introduce specific safeguards aimed at ensuring value stability and enhancing protection for users.

Why it mattersLawyers advising digital asset issuers will need to track these criteria to ensure their clients meet the regulatory requirements for stablecoin issuance in Singapore.

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