S’pore passes law to screen investments into entities critical to national security interests


The law will apply to local and foreign investments, therefore ensuring a level playing field for all investors. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: Singapore has passed a Bill that will allow it to screen investments in “a handful of entities” deemed critical to national security interests.

It will apply to local and foreign investments, therefore ensuring a level playing field for all investors.

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