In its latest budget, the Indian government has launched several tax reforms aimed at reviving the country’s economy and improving the investment climate. These include slashing the corporate tax rate …
Residents of Turmoil-ridden Hong Kong seek relief in Singapore
Over the past year, Hong Kong has been roiled by on-going violent protests. The turmoil and its underlying political and economic problems are affecting the business climate of the city. …
Singapore’s new “Fake News” law and its likely impact on your business
Since the 2016 US Election, “fake news” has dominated discussions in political, technology, and media circles across the globe. It is a contentious issue that requires a nuanced balance between …
Hong Kong’s turmoil, a boon for Singapore as companies consider alternatives
Our original post was published on July 3, 2019 but the situation in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate. Therefore we have updated the post to reflect the latest events in …
A guide for finding a good coworking office space in Singapore
Coworking spaces provide flexibility for a new company. You can acquire good quality working space for your team without making a long-term commitment. Coworking has now become a large segment …
Can Singapore be a safe haven for your international investments and assets?
The widespread anger against income-inequality, rise of populist nationalist leaders, growing clout of anti-immigration parties, instability in the global economic system, and a backlash against globalism in …
Singapore launches a new matchmaking initiative for startups and investors
Starting today, Singapore-based startups have a new forum where they can connect with potential investors. The initiative was launched jointly by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Enterprise Singapore …
US-China trade dispute could be a good reason to consider Singapore
With his characteristic flair, US President Donald Trump dramatically escalated the US-China trade dispute with a series of tweets early this morning. He increased tariffs to 25% on $250 billion …
Director fined for non-compliance with Singapore Companies Act
On 21 February 2019, the Singapore state courts fined a company director a record amount of $113,400 for 54 charges. The director Tan Hang Song was previously found guilty on …
5 things that can get your Singapore company in trouble with ACRA
The Accounting and Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) is the government agency that oversees the registration and regulations of all Singapore companies. While ACRA works hard to make it easy …