COVID-19 Resource Centre

Providing insights and information to help you and your businesses navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic known as COVID-19 has caused a health and economic crisis that has spurred the promulgation of rules and regulations in Singapore at an unprecedented pace concerning almost all aspects of social and business activities. Many businesses are now faced with unique and challenging situations. During this period, you may require clarity and updates on the measures that have been in place for businesses. Our main objective is to support you and your businesses, and to navigate this complicated and ever-changing environment together.

The resource centre brings you up to date insights and updates on the changes. Our RHTLaw Asia COVID-19 Response Team comprising of Partners across various practice areas are here to assist you. Please contact us at RHTLawCOVID19ResponseTeam@rhtlawasia.com

No	Title	Date
RHT COVID-19 Updates
1.	The Re-Align Framework – A Lifeline for Businesses	14 December 2020
2.	Pre-Action Protocol for Business-to-Business Debt Claims	10 December 2020
3.	Phase Two for Financial Institutions (FIs)	17 July 2020
4.	How COVID-19 has impacted the Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) Environment	19 May 2020
5.	Enhancement of Temporary Measures to support Property Owners affected by the Covid-19 Outbreak	14 May 2020
6.	MAS Takes Regulatory and Supervisory Measures to Help FIs Focus on Supporting Customers	6 May 2020
7.	MAS introduces New Facility to help banks and finance companies lower cost of loans to SMEs	6 May 2020
8.	Temporary Measures to Support Businesses and Individuals in Managing Contract Obligations and Insolvency Risk Arising from The Covid-19 Outbreak	21 April 2020
9.	COVID-19 and Financial Distress: Practical Measures for Company Directors from the viewpoint of a Director – Steps to save your Company	17 April 2020
10.	Impact of COVID-19 on Commercial Leases	15 April 2020
11.	Impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry (Part 1)	14 April 2020
12.	Singapore Employers’ Obligations To Their Employees During The Covid-19 Outbreak	9 April 2020
13.	SGX and ACRA Grant Automatic 60-Day Extension of Time for Holding AGMs	9 April 2020
14.	Singapore Proposes Temporary Measures To Support Businesses And Individuals In Managing Contract Obligations And Insolvency Risk Arising From The Covid-19 Outbreak	6 April 2020
15.	COVID-19: Asia Guide to Force Majeure	27 March 2020
16.	I’m sorry cough but I’m invoking .. FORCE MAJEURE BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19	13 February 2020

No	Title	Date and time
Past Webinars
1.	COVID-19 and the Acceleration of Digital Payments and Financial Services in Asia-Pacific – Opportunities and Challenges (Part 4)	3 September 2020 2.30pm to 4.30pm
2.	COVID-19 and the Acceleration of Digital Payments and Financial Services in Asia-Pacific – Opportunities and Challenges (Part 3)	20 August 2020 2.30pm to 4.30pm
3.	COVID-19 and the Acceleration of Digital Payments and Financial Services in Asia-Pacific – Opportunities and Challenges (Part 2)	6 August 2020 2.30pm to 4.30pm
4.	COVID-19 and the Acceleration of Digital Payments and Financial Services in Asia-Pacific – Opportunities and Challenges (Part 1)	23 July 2020 2.30pm to 4.30pm
5.	Managing Financial Distress After COVID-19: Construction, Materials & Supply-Chain Logistics	5 June 2020 10am to 11.30am
6.	Roundtable Discussion – SGX Disclosure Requirements in a Covid-19 Environment	27 May 2020 10am to 12pm
7.	COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act – Its Legal and Practical Implications	30 April 2020 3pm to 4.30pm
8.	Navigating Businesses Through The Covid19 Outbreak	27 February 2020 3pm

No	Title	Date
1.	COVID-19: Message from Managing Partner Azman Jaafar	8 April 2020

No	Organisation	Links
Useful Links
1.	Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore	https://www.mti.gov.sg/Newsroom/Updates-on-COVID-19
2	COVID-19: Advisories for Various Sectors	https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19/advisories-for-various-sectors
3.	Enterprise Singapore (ESG)	Implementing Safe Distancing Measures at Shopping Malls and Standalone Stores (26 Mar 2020) Implementing Safe Distancing Measures at Food and Beverage (F&B) Establishments (Updated as of 26 Mar 2020) Implementing Safe Distancing Measures at Retail Establishments (Updated as 26 Mar 2020) Please refer to the Advisory on COVID-19 for Businesses for the latest updates companies should note. Business Continuity Planning Guide for COVID-19 (Updated 21 Mar)
4.	Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)	Entry Approval Required For All Long-Term Pass Holders (28 Mar 2020) Travellers Arriving In Singapore Will Receive Advance Notification Of Stay-Home Notice Requirements (25 Mar 2020) All Travellers Arriving In Singapore From 27 Mar 2020, 0900 Hours, Must Submit Health Declaration Via The SG Arrival Card E-Service (23 Mar 2020) For updates on Border Control Measures in response to the COVID-19
5.	Ministry of Health (MOH)	[New] Continuation of Essential Healthcare Services During Period of Heightened Safe Distancing Measures (4 Apr 2020) Health Advisory for Persons issued Stay-Home Notice (SHN) (Updated as of 25 Mar 2020)
6.	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)	[New] Financial Services Remain Open and Available (3 Apr 2020) MAS Takes Regulatory and Supervisory Measures to Help FIs Focus on Supporting Customers (7 Apr 2020) Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace (Updated as of 1 June 2020)
7.	COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act	Infographic https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/files/Infographic-COVID-19Act-18Apr20.pdf Notification for Relief Form 1. https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/files/Form-1.pdf COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Alternative Arrangements for Meetings for Companies, Variable Capital Companies, Business Trusts, Unit Trusts and Debenture Holders) Order 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Prescribed Period) Order 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contracts) Regulations 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contracts) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Transfer of Benefit of Property Tax Remission) Regulations 2020 COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Order 2020
8.	Singapore Exchange (SGX)	Regulator’s Column: What SGX expects of issuers’ disclosures during COVID-19 (22 Apr 2020)

COVID-19 Resource Centre

Providing insights and information to help you and your businesses navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19

RHT COVID-19 Updates

Past Webinars

Useful Links