By Boo Kok Chuon A recent review of pianist Wang Congyu’s recital at Victoria Concert Hall in The Straits Times by pianist, Geoffrey Lim, prompted me to reflect on the broader ethics of criticism. In the arts, criticism is not merely inevitable, it is necessary. A vibrant cultural life depends on the willingness of writers,
READ MOREBy Boo Kok Chuon Modern conflicts, whether in courtrooms or on battlefields, are increasingly decided not by force alone, but by economics. In commercial litigation, experienced practitioners quickly learn that the filing of a claim can trigger consequences far beyond the courtroom. A simple Statement of Claim lodged in the State Courts can immediately activate
READ MOREBy Boo Kok Chuon The recent speech by Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow at the Institute of Policy Studies conference, he spoke candidly about Singapore’s demographic predicament: our fertility rate has fallen to what he described as an “abysmal” level. If left unchecked, the citizen core would shrink over time. Immigration was therefore framed not
READ MOREBy Boo Kok Chuon In the recent news involving Melvin Lim and Grayce Tan of Property Lim Brothers, much attention has understandably been drawn to the corporate fallout, the resignations, and the firm’s subsequent public statements. Yet, as with many controversies involving public personalities, what appears most consequential at first glance is not always where
READ MOREStarting July 1, 2025, Singapore will implement significant updates to its Work Permit and S Pass policies. These changes are designed to offer employers greater flexibility in managing their foreign workforce and provide opportunities for long-term employment for foreign workers. At Iconomy Corporate, we are closely following these developments to help businesses navigate the updated
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has announced an extension of its waiver on late filing penalties for BizFile+ users encountering technical difficulties while using the revamped BizFile+ portal. This initiative underscores ACRA’s commitment to supporting businesses during the transition to the upgraded platform, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance for companies and service providers. Overview
By Boo Kok Chuon A recent review of pianist Wang Congyu’s recital at Victoria Concert Hall in The Straits Times by pianist, Geoffrey Lim, prompted me to reflect on the broader ethics of criticism. In the arts, criticism is not merely inevitable, it is necessary. A vibrant cultural life depends on the willingness of writers,
By Boo Kok Chuon A recent review of pianist Wang Congyu’s recital at Victoria Concert Hall in The Straits Times by pianist, Geoffrey Lim, prompted me to reflect on the broader ethics of criticism. In the arts, criticism is not merely inevitable, it is necessary. A vibrant cultural life depends on the willingness of writers,