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On Criticism, Kindness, and the Ethics of Words0
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,
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The $4 Million Interceptor and the Statement of Claim: Why Economics Wins Warfares and Lawfares0
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- March 5, 2026
By 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
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When Brothers Become Headlines: A Defamation Lens on the Property Lim Brothers’ Leaked Viral Videos0
By 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
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The Women’s Charter: 65 Years of Gender Equality0
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- January 26, 2026
By Boo Kok Chuon The National Gallery Singapore currently hosts an exhibition entitled “Laws of Our Land: Foundations of a New Nation” (“Exhibition”), showcasing three key laws that shaped modern Singapore. One of these laws is the Women’s Charter. The foundation of Singapore’s family law can be traced back to the inception of English law
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Tariffs and Trade Myopia. Trump’s Disregard to 200 Years of Economic Wisdom0
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- April 9, 2025
Boo Kok Chuon When Donald Trump imposed new tariffs globally, it was marketed as a nationalistic, job-saving strategy. In reality, it is nothing more than a superficial economic intervention—a painkiller for an economy suffering from systemic infection. To understand why, we must revisit the intellectual lineage of modern trade theory—beginning not with Ricardo, but with
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Legal Liability of AI Platforms: A Singapore Perspective on Contractual and Tortious Claims0
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- April 7, 2025
Edited by Rajvant Kaur and Boo Kok Chuon As AI systems become deeply integrated into our lives, questions of liability for harm caused by these systems become increasingly pressing. The recent lawsuit against Character.AI in the United States, where a chatbot allegedly encouraged harmful behavior in a 15-year-old, offers a compelling lens to examine potential
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