Responsible Retrenchments in an Uncertain Economic Landscape: Lessons from the Lazada Layoffs for Employers and Employees
Key Takeaways The legal and regulatory framework in Singapore concerning retrenchments Specific rules around pregnant employees or directors Interesting Developments and Takeaways from the Singapore employment landscape: the Tripartite Model at work Employer and Employee: What should you consider? Recent headlines in the news have cast a spotlight on the question of retrenchments, an […]
5 Principles of Responsible AI Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to bring great benefits to human society from innovative technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change, to greater productivity in all our economic activities, healthcare, and education. However, without a doubt, its recent rise has brought forth challenges that have an impact on human society. The capabilities of AI […]
A Dialogue on Sustainability in Healthcare & Life Sciences: Environment (Part 2)
Embark on the ESG journey with insights from industry experts! Part two of our three-part dialogue explores the intricate environmental dimensions further as panellists explore environmental issues, challenges and trends within the healthcare and life sciences sector.
We cannot leave people to confront deepfake scams and disinformation on their own
Deepfakes employed in micro-targeting can be convincing and can cause significant harm, if not detected and exposed early. PHOTO: ST FILE Deepfakes are a growing concern in Singapore, as they can be used to spread disinformation and defraud people. In December 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned the public of deepfake videos circulating online which purportedly showed […]
A Dialogue on Sustainability in Healthcare & Life Sciences: Environment (Part 1)
Online courses are often attractive to students because they offer flexibility, particularly for those with demanding professional or personal responsibilities. This flexibility, however, can lead students into trouble. It can be tempting for students to delay working through the course material, thinking they’ll find time later in the week.
Singapore has recognized the real danger of disinformation
A man looks at his smartphone along Marina Bay amid the COVID-19 outbreak: Singapore’s “fake news” law allows the government to order online falsehoods to be taken down. © Reuters The internet, now with a turbocharge from generative artificial intelligence, has made disinformation and misinformation into serious threats to every society. The risks are clear. With […]
Construction Projects (& Contracting), How Would Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Line Up?
RHTLaw Asia Co-Head of ESG Practice, Building, Construction & Projects Industry Group, and Partner, Appropriate Dispute Resolution Practice, Anil Changaroth, Senior Associate Syafiq Lim and Intern Ong Xin Wen contributed an article “Construction Projects (& Contracting), How Would Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Line Up?” to the Society of Construction Law (Singapore) Official Newsletter (October 2023, Issue No. […]
A Year of Rejuvenation and Re-Invigoration
The RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute (“RGI”) was initially conceived as a social enterprise under the education pillar of the RHT Rajan Menon Foundation, to be a forum for the advocacy and education of G.R.A.C.E. (Governance, Risk, Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance and Ethics/ESG) principles and practices. Our inaugural RGI Forum took place last year on 5 November 2020, […]
RHT Group of Companies congratulates RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute Patron A/P Koo Tsai Kee receiving the Meritorious Service Medal at PAP’s Convention
We would like to congratulate Associate Professor Koo Tsai Kee, Patron of RHT GRACE Institute (RGI), on receiving the Meritorious Service Medal at the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) Convention yesterday. Besides serving the Party for more than three decades, A/P Koo also continues to serve residents in the Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru Branch with conviction and compassion. His spirit […]
Business leaders call for more ambitious climate action at RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute Forum 2021
Core G.R.A.C.E. principles can guide decision makers to drive positive climate action effectively with greater accountability Mr Chew Heng Ching, Chairman of RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute delivering the closing speech at the RGI Forum 2021 via live broadcast. Singapore, 26 November 2021 – RHT G.R.A.C.E. Institute (“RGI”), a social enterprise under RHT Rajan Menon Foundation (“Foundation”) held its 2nd RGI Forum […]