SINGAPORE – Singapore companies operating in Myanmar and Thailand have confirmed that all their staff are safe and accounted for following a deadly earthquake on March 28.
Luxury Tax Evasion: $18k Fine for Singapore Woman’s Scam and Social Media Blunder
Tan traveled to the Netherlands and Belgium, returning to Singapore with an impressive collection of luxury goods surpassing $23,000. Her haul included high-end items from renowned brands such as ...
PM Wong committed to govt-citizen partnership, says ‘more open society will strengthen Singapore’
SINGAPORE] A more open and participatory society will strengthen Singapore, even though there will be divergent views and disagreements, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Read more at The Business ...
Singapore’s TWG gives Gen Z-ers an ultra-glam tea room experience for $10. Its CEO says affordable luxury is the name of the game.
"When you enter our store, even from $10, you are our client already," Taha Bouqdib, CEO of TWG Tea and Bacha Coffee, said.
No change in electricity, gas tariffs for Singapore households from April to June 2025
The electricity and gas tariffs remain at 28.12 cents per kWh, and 22.72 cents per kWh respectively. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore business leaders show cautious approach to climate and catastrophic risk, report reveals
SINGAPORE: Climate risks may be growing, but only 22% of business leaders in Singapore see them as a major concern, according to the 2025 Risk & Resilience: ...
SingPost completes sale of Australian logistics business for about S$845M
SINGAPORE: Singapore Post (SingPost) has completed the sale of its Australian logistics business, Freight Management Holdings (FMH), to Australia-based private ...
SingPost up 7.7% after divestment of Australian logistics business
SINGAPORE] Shares of Singapore Post (SingPost) surged on Friday (Mar 28) morning, one day after the company announced the completion of the sale of its Australian logistics business. Read more at The ...
Why Singaporean Muslim fashion brand Naezily has shut down its business for good after 5 yrs
Singaporean Muslim fashion brand Naezily will be closing for good. The brand's founder, Miza Nazili Ghazali, announced the news on Instagram.
Woman fined S$18,000 for evading GST on luxury goods after sharing about Europe haul online
The woman shared details of her overseas purchases on social media, including methods to evade GST payment. (Images: Singapore Customs) SINGAPORE: A 27-year-old woman was fined S$18,000 (US$13,400) on ...
Navigating uncertainty: How your new business can adapt and grow with the right support
Singtel and GXS Bank bring together the best of connectivity and financial support to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) scale efficiently. As Singapore’s leading telecommunications ...
10 Ways to Reduce Your Personal Income Tax in Singapore for YA 2026
You know when you get the dreaded SMS from IRAS that it’s time to pay your dues. Yup, the tax man has come to collect. While we can’t avoid ...
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone dangles more investor perks
Malaysian official reveals more benefits on sidelines of Korea-Asean Business Forum in Seoul, as UOB bank rolls out support for Korean firms eyeing the region.
Why did this Malaysian supermarket mogul buy Singapore’s Cold Storage, Giant stores? Climate is key factor
Macrovalue co-founder Andrew Lim, who has been lurking in the shadows of Malaysia’s retail sector, has turned into a serious player in the brutal low-margin supermarket business with a cross-Causeway ...
Singapore reigns as top business travel hub in Asia in 2024
Top business travel hub status isn’t just about location—see how Singapore rose to the top and what it means for travel across Asia in 2024.
$18k fine for woman who evaded GST on luxury goods, gave tips online for others to do the same
SINGAPORE – After evading paying goods and services tax at Changi Airport for luxury items she bought in Europe, a woman went on social media to teach others how to do the same. On March 27, Cloey Tan ...