Planet Depos, LLC (JD Supra Singapore)

A most interesting report showing results of a survey was just released by HSBC. In the Expat Explorer Survey, created to measure which countries are the most enjoyable to expats, HSBC shares results in three categories – Economics, Experience, and Family. Each of these categories has subcategories where you can drill down even further to show the rankings of countries around the world. I’m a...

As mentioned in previous blogs, international depositions provide prime opportunities to expand your cultural horizons and tap into your inner Magellan. If you aren’t attending your depositions overseas via videoconference, your travel will expose you to local traditions and fascinating histories, as well as offer up the finest in culinary treats! Ask your reporter or videographer where to find

As a result of the globalization of cross-border business, more commercial relationships than ever before exist between businesses and states. When a dispute arises, it is becoming more and more common for international arbitration to be the method chosen to resolve such disputes due to its cost effectiveness and speed as compared to court litigation.

According to a 2013 survey conducted by Global Arbitration Review, Singapore’s Maxwell Chambers alternative dispute resolution center is considered one of the top three ADR venues in the world by international arbitration attorneys. This comes as no surprise to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who first announced his country’s intention to become a hub of international arbitration back in 2002.

Singapore is truly one of the most interesting city-states in all of Asia. With a colorful and varied history of fishing, trade, commerce, and even war, Singapore is positioned as also one of the most important cities in Asia.