Johor-Singapore SEZ: Significant Business and Tax Incentives
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) has generated overwhelming interest from Singaporean businesses. According to a report by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), over 90%...
Improving Investor Sentiments of Singapore’s Stock Market
The Singapore stock market, once a beacon of vibrancy and opportunity, has seen better days. The golden era of 1993, when the Straits Times Industrials...
Singapore’s New Foreign Employment Rules: A Boon or Bane?
Singapore’s employment pass renewal season has sparked significant discussions, especially with implementing a new points-based system starting this September. Under this system, overseas employees on...
Nine Entities Critical to Singapore Under New Investment Law
Singapore's government has designated nine entities as critical to national security under the new Investment Review Act (IRA), enacted in March 2024. These companies must...
King of Malaysia’s First Official Visit to Singapore
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah of Malaysia embarked on a significant two-day state visit to Singapore. This visit marks their...
Grab Discontinues GrabPay Cards, Expands Board of Directors
Ride-hailing giant and fintech platform Grab has announced the discontinuation of its physical and digital GrabPay cards effective June 1. The company launched the cards...
SingPost Revolutionizes Lifestyle eCommerce with Innovative Solutions
Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) is unveiling its pioneering standalone POPStop at Tampines MRT station today, marking a significant step in enhancing convenience for Singapore's online...
Cybersecurity Incident: German Military Network Leak During Singapore Airshow
A recent breach of security involving senior German military officials has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles. Last week, a leaked audio recording of a...
Singapore Witnesses Surge in Financial Bankruptcy Applications Amid Economic Challenges
Singapore faced a notable surge in bankruptcy applications in 2023, reaching an 18-year high, as revealed by recent data. Individual bankruptcy applications soared to nearly...
2023 Retrenchment Surge According To MOM Singapore
Retrenchments in Singapore soared in 2023, more than doubling the figures from the previous year, according to advanced labor market estimates released by the Ministry...