Law and legislation

Trump administration cannot implement ‘sweeping’ funding freeze, US court rules

US President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to temporarily pause spending on financial assistance programmes in January 2025.

China passes new ethnic minority law, prioritises use of Mandarin language

It is due to be passed at the closing session of the annual meeting of the National People’s Congress, China’s legislature.

US Senate advances Bill to lower housing prices

The Bill would overhaul regulations to make it faster and cheaper to build new housing.

VPNs up, porn websites down as Australia implements online age restrictions

Australia on March 9 began requiring websites which disseminate pornography to verify users are over 18.

Trump again presses US Congress on Voter Act Bill, says he will not sign other legislation

US President Donald Trump Mr Trump laid down a tough marker for the SAVE America Act, which passed the Republican-led House of Representatives in February but faces an uphill battle in the Senate

Singapore passes tougher laws on vapes with heavier penalties; protecting young a key concern

Vaping was banned in Singapore in 2018, with those caught using one facing a fine of up to $2,000.

Commentary

The privilege of permanent residency in Singapore

The PR and new citizen population must increase gradually as a policy response to our demographic challenges. But we should not let up on the quality of our immigration, says the writer.

US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits

Shipping containers are stacked up at the port of Oakland, in the US state of California.

New vape laws mooted to raise fines to $10k for users, $200k for sellers, $300k for smugglers

Generic photo of an anti vape poster taken at Choa Chu Kang bus interchange on Oct 12, 2025.

Trump administration cannot ‘terrorise’ Minnesota’s refugees with arrests, US judge rules

FILE PHOTO: A sign on a wall reads \"A Neighbour Was Taken Here,\" indicating a place where someone was detained by federal immigration agents, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/ File Photo

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