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Edwin Tong warns of new maritime tech risks, urges support for international law at UN

Minister Edwin Tong delivering a joint statement to the UNSC on behalf of the Oceans Four countries at the UN Headquarters in New York on Oct 29.
Minister Edwin Tong delivering a joint statement to the UNSC on behalf of the Oceans Four countries at the UN Headquarters in New York on Oct 29.

Singapore to update restructuring and insolvency framework to better serve economy, businesses

Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the Singapore Insolvency Conference on Oct 21.
Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the Singapore Insolvency Conference on Oct 21.

AI humanoid robots to be deployed with Home Team officers by 2028

A humanoid robot is demonstrated turning a wheel during the official opening of the Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre on Sept 30.
A humanoid robot is demonstrated turning a wheel during the official opening of the Home Team Humanoid Robotics Centre on Sept 30.

I spent years in prison. Rehabilitation doesn’t end with counselling

Rehabilitation cannot be left to prisons and aftercare agencies. If we want fewer people returning to crime years after release, families, employers and communities have a significant role in making change sustainable. 
Rehabilitation cannot be left to prisons and aftercare agencies. If we want fewer people returning to crime years after release, families, employers and communities have a significant role in making change sustainable. 

Govt will work with designated platforms to respond faster to online harms: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.
Law Minister Edwin Tong said that the Government wants to make it easier for victims to send these online harm notices to platforms.

Support group founder who empowers cardiac patients to heal together among S’pore’s silent heroes

Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.
Magdalene Chia was one of five everyday individuals honored at the 13th Singapore Silent Heroes Awards, receiving the Heart of Humanity accolade.

How food, people-to-people ties and an Indian international school helped Siglap get a park

Yarrow Park was carved from a cluster of five basketball courts which sat on premises previously leased by the Global Indian International School in Cheviot Hill.
Yarrow Park was carved from a cluster of five basketball courts which sat on premises previously leased by the Global Indian International School in Cheviot Hill.

Can copyrighted works be used to train AI? Public feedback sought

The Government is seeking public feedback on AI’s impact on copyrights and patents.
The Government is seeking public feedback on AI’s impact on copyrights and patents.

Singapore will bid to host international tribunal for investor-state disputes: Edwin Tong

Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the UNCITRAL Academy Conference held at Shangri-la Singapore.
Law Minister Edwin Tong speaking at the UNCITRAL Academy Conference held at Shangri-la Singapore.

Antica Singapore International Challenge provides mainstream and inclusive sporting spaces

Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (left) teamed up with Indonesia’s 2008 Olympic champion Hendra Setiawan to play a friendly against Singapore’s Olympian Terry Hee and PT Djarum chief executive officer Victor Hartono to help raise awareness for different causes such as seniors, youths, former offenders and adults with intellectual disabilities at the Antica Singapore International Challenge at the Wyse Active Hub.
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong (left) teamed up with Indonesia’s 2008 Olympic champion Hendra Setiawan to play a friendly against Singapore’s Olympian Terry Hee and PT Djarum chief executive officer Victor Hartono to help raise awareness for different causes such as seniors, youths, former offenders and adults with intellectual disabilities at the Antica Singapore International Challenge at the Wyse Active Hub.

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