SINGAPORE: Five officers from the Gurkha Contingent (GC), Singapore's most trusted police force division, were sentenced to jail terms after they pleaded guilty to operating unlawful cross-border ...
Tepid take-up of new guidelines on property agent commissions
In November 2023, the Singapore Estate Agents Association (SEAA), an industry group, signed a pact with property agencies to adopt new guidelines, which call for buyer or rental agents to collect ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC’s new digital banking account for children sparks concerns among some Singaporeans
Some Singaporeans fear that young children could become easy targets for scammers as they may lack the maturity to manage digital banking responsibly.
A Guide to Singapore Personal Income Tax
When it comes to personal income taxes, Singapore is among the countries in Asia that has the most favourable rates for individuals and businesses. It follows what is called a progressive income tax ...
Singapore to stay attractive with refundable tax credit scheme, says KPMG
As more countries adopt the global minimum tax of 15%, KPMG in Singapore said the Lion City can remain attractive to businesses with a Qualified Refundable Tax Credits (QRTC) scheme to soften the ...
DBS names Calvin Ong as new Singapore consumer banking head
SINGAPORE - DBS has appointed Calvin Ong as its new Singapore consumer banking head. He will succeed Jeremy Soo who will retire at the end of the year, the lender said on Sept 6.
Singapore stocks fell on Friday—STI slipped by 0.1%
On Wall Street, stocks had a mixed performance on Thursday, ahead of a critical US labour market report due on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5% to 40,755.75, while the S&P 500 ...
Singapore jails five Gurkha officers involved in unlicensed cross-border money transfers, with one handling nearly S$2.9m
Five men from the Gurkha Contingent of the police force were sentenced to jail for providing or supporting unlicensed payment services Millions of dollars were remitted ... ( read original story ...)
“We want to double our funds in India…”: Singapore’s business leader after PM Modi’s roundtable meet
CapitaLand Investment's Group CEO, Lee Chee Koon, highlighted India's growth prospects and the company's plan to double its funds in India. PM Modi's reforms have accelerated CapitaLand's growth over ...
Leaders of India and Singapore sign deal to cooperate on semiconductors
The leaders of India and Singapore on Thursday signed an agreement to partner and cooperate in semiconductors, in a deal aimed at giving Singaporean firms a greater role in supply chains in the Indian ...
Singapore court defers ex-minister Iswaran’s criminal trial to Sept 24
The criminal trial of former Singapore transport minister S. Iswaran that was initially scheduled for September 10 has been rescheduled to September 24. The announcement was made yesterday by a representative for the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers,
‘India will increase pace and scale of infrastructure…’: Glimpses of PM Modi’s Singapore visit — Check photos
During a two-day visit, Prime Minister Modi and Singapore's leaders elevated bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, signing four MoUs, including semiconductor cooperation. They discussed collaboration in technology,
Singapore firms eye under-tapped India and Middle East markets for overseas expansion
As multinational corporations rush to diversify their international trade and investment exposure, Singapore companies planning to expand abroad are also increasingly looking at the burgeoning ...
Golf: Amateur Chen Xing Tong to debut at HSBC Women’s World Championship
SINGAPORE: Amateur Chen Xing Tong fought off stiff challenges from fellow Singaporean Aloyza Atienza and professional Amanda Tan to earn a spot and compete among some of the world’s best players at ...
Undertaker Roland Tay given S$12,000 fine and penalty of about S$529,000 for tax offences
His incorrect tax returns led to more than S$250,000 in tax being undercharged across three financial years, and his failure to register for GST when his businesses' taxable supplies exceeded S$1 ...
Majority of Singaporeans spend over $500 on first crypto buy
SINGAPORE: In a testament to Singapore’s growing interest ... are willing to invest between $101 and $500 in their initial crypto purchases. A notable 21% are even more ambitious, allocating between ...