In accordance with the Hague Convention Guide to Good Practice, the relevant Contracting State’s Central Authority is encouraged to inform the applicant, or his or her lawyer, as soon as it receives the application. The relevant Contracting State’s Central Authority is also encouraged to send progress reports as soon as any information is received about how the application is proceeding. The applicant should contact the Singapore Central Authority if he or she is concerned because he or she did not receive an update.