The city state took pole position for the ninth time in 11 years while Hong Kong slipped one notch to rank fifth among 173 countries, according to a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
Property tax to go up for most homes again in 2024; government will give one-off rebate of up to 100%
Property taxes for most homes similarly went up in 2023 following a yearly review of properties’ annual values, which are used to compute the tax payable by property owners. The government provided a ...
One-off rebate for owner-occupied homes in 2024 to cushion impact of property tax rises: MOF, Iras
SINGAPORE — A one-off property tax rebate for owner-occupied homes, ranging from 100 per cent for the smallest public flats to 15 per cent for private properties, will be given next year to offset the ...
Singapore’s real median incomes dipped 2.3pc in 2023 due to high inflation, but expected to ease next year
With high inflation in 2023 eating into the spending power of Singapore residents, the real incomes for workers at the 20th per centile fell by 3 per ...
I’ve lived between Singapore and NYC my entire life. Here are 3 ways the latter is better, and one way it isn’t.
I've lived in New York City and Singapore. I think the former has the better culture and career opportunities, though the latter has the better food.
Singapore is once again the world’s most expensive city to live in, EIU says
Syetarn Hansakul of the Economist Intelligence Unit explains the factors behind Singapore's position ... snow blankets the Northeast as storm snarls morning commute 4 Lucrative Tax Deductions That ...
2 trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint found illegally importing 1.1 tonnes of veggies and fruits
Two trucks checked at Woodlands Checkpoint were found be illegally importing from Malaysia about 1.1 tonnes of vegetables and fruits. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and the Immigration & Checkpoints ...
Singapore’s BW LPG to invest $30 mln in JV with Confidence Petroleum India
BENGALURU, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Singapore-based BW LPG (BWLPG.OL) will invest $30 million in Confidence Petroleum India (CONF.NS) through preferential allotment of shares, and form a joint venture to ...
Singapore maintains spot as world’s most expensive city, tied with Zurich: EIU
SINGAPORE maintained its spot as the most expensive city in the world, tying with Zurich, an annual survey showed on Thursday (Nov 30). Read more at The Business Times.
Reshaping success in Singapore’s accounting landscape through job redesign
ADAPTATION is the key to survival in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Nowhere is this truer than in the field of accounting. The traditional role of accountants – once characterised as ...
Just 2 in 5 companies in Singapore’s manufacturing sector have sustainability initiatives
A NEW study has found that only 37 per cent of companies in Singapore’s manufacturing sector have implemented sustainability initiatives, though the figure is expected to double in the coming years.
Singapore floats two design options to bidders for planned FSRU
LNG buyer Singapore is looking at two different design concepts for its long-planned floating storage and regasification unit-based second import facility as selected bidders are invited to join a ...
Mixing welfare & elitism in Singapore
Is Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong moving to soften the island state’s time-tested capitalist credentials with state welfare policies for the poor? Growing economic inequality has put Lee to the ...
Singapore Urgently Needs 260,000 Skilled Workers From All Over the World
Singapore's tech industry grapples with a significant challenge— the imperative for a substantial workforce expansion. The sector, alongside IT & ...
In Singapore, more landlords seek tenants who don’t work from home: ‘like being invaded’
Landlords in Singapore are increasingly preferring tenants who do not work from home, citing privacy concerns and the hassle of splitting utility bills.
Singapore Central Banker Sees Private Cryptocurrencies Failing
Private cryptocurrencies that failed the fundamental tests of financial services will eventually exit the monetary scene, according to Singapore’s central bank chief.