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A new law to offer timely redress and better protection to victims of online harms was passed in Parliament on Nov 5, paving the way for the set-up of a one-stop government agency by June 2026 that can direct platforms to take down harmful content.

The landmark Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) took a major step forward on Nov 4, after Parliament passed the second of two Bills establishing a new framework for workers to seek redress for workplace discrimination, while also introducing safeguards against frivolous claims.

Singapore has replaced its original 2030 farming goal with new targets for fibre and protein production by 2035, amid headwinds confronting the local agricultural sector.

Singapore and South Korea have agreed to work more closely in a range of areas such as trade, sustainability and defence technology, as the two countries upgraded bilateral ties.

OpenAI has signed a $38bn (£29bn) contract with Amazon to access its cloud computing infrastructure, as the start-up continues its run of major partnerships to secure computing power.

Singapore, Chile and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a green trade pact, which could include cooperation in areas like sustainable aviation fuel, carbon credits and renewable energy certificates.

Singapore has inked an agreement with Vietnam to support the flow of rice to the island state.

Singapore’s talks with the United States on sectoral tariffs for semiconductors – a key export for the Republic – remain “at a very early stage”, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as he reaffirmed Asean’s resolve to keep engaging all partners in a shifting global trade landscape.