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THE WEEKLY BAKE · W33
10–16 AUG 2026
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Seven days of Singapore legal signal, with the patterns that rose out of it.

★ THE WEEKLY BAKE ★

WEEKW33 · 2026
DATES10–16 AUG 2026
DAYS BAKED5/7

○ NEWS26
⬡ JUDGMENTS24
▲ PINEAPPLE TARTS2
FRESH42
COOLING RACK6

BUSIEST OVENPUBLIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ×10
NEW INGREDIENT"MINISTRY OF LAW"

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WEEK IN REVIEW

a week's worth, tray by tray

This Week's Specials

the pineapple tarts — the signals worth acting on
01WED · ○ NEWS

China introduces stricter tax rules for offshore trusts linked to Chinese residents.

New regulations increase tax scrutiny on wealth structures involving Chinese residents, potentially triggering tax liabilities during asset contribution, income accumulation, and distribution or inheritance. The rules mandate enhanced reporting and record-keeping for families and trustees.

Why it mattersLawyers advising high-net-worth clients with cross-border assets must review the tax compliance and reporting frameworks of their clients' offshore trust structures.

02SAT · ○ NEWS

SGX introduces Global Listing Board to facilitate dual listings with Nasdaq.

A new legislative framework has established the Global Listing Board, acting as a bridge for companies to simultaneously list on both the SGX and Nasdaq. This mechanism is designed to provide a harmonised pathway for firms to access capital and liquidity in both Asian and North American markets.

Why it mattersLawyers advising clients on capital markets and IPOs should be aware of this streamlined pathway for companies seeking dual-market exposure.