Although Hong Kong continues — officially — to be a special administrative region of China, with a high degree of autonomy and freedom from interference from the mainland government, the …
Singapore startup and business update: April 2021
Even though the world is only beginning to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, Singapore’s business and startup ecosystem is buzzing as never before. The global crisis and numerous lockdowns have …
2021 Union Budget of India: are entrepreneurs happy?
On February 1, 2021, India’s government presented the country’s 2021-2022 Union Budget. It was developed to boost India’s economic recovery by introducing incentives across all business sectors, in part to …
Singapore startup and business update: February 2021
Singapore is a well-known startup and financial hub that actively encourages entrepreneurship. Its startup-friendly policies include numerous business incentives and a range of incubation schemes. The National Research Foundation’s Early …
Singapore startup activity and business update: January 2021
In this post, we review some recent regulatory updates, the launch of new government services, and annual results of certain state incentives aimed at supporting SMEs. We also describe a …
MOM toughens family visa rules for intra-corporate transferees
Under recent changes introduced by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), foreign employees of multinational corporations who are posted to the company’s Singapore branch as an intra-corporate transferee and hold an …
Singapore startup and business update: December 2020
This report covers recent news about important regulatory changes, fundraising activities of promising Singapore startups, creation of new government incentives aimed at supporting fresh startups, and other business-related news that …
November 2020 roundup of startup activity in Singapore
Singapore is a world-renowned entrepreneurial and financial hub that proactively promotes the formation of new businesses in the country. Singapore’s business-friendly regulations and attractive tax system play an important role …
India Taxation Amendments 2020 – A Quick Summary
On September 22, 2020 India’s parliament passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020. This bill aims to reduce the tax and compliance stress …
September 2020 roundup of startup activity in Singapore
Singapore’s attractive business regulations, efficient legal system, highly skilled workforce, well-developed infrastructure, and pleasant living environment are attractive factors for international entrepreneurs. Each month, a number of them choose Singapore …