Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore aim to build manufacturing plants in the US to gain an exemption to the recently-announced 100 per cent tariff on branded drugs.Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong ...
Shangri-La’s Flagship Hotel Is A Serene Tropical Oasis In The Heart Of Singapore
The sprawling garden property is the flagship hotel from the Shangri-La group. Built in 1971, it’s expanded to a three-tower resort with nearly 800 rooms in the decades since. But it’s only improved ...
POSB staff foils daughter’s demands to access dad’s funds after seeing senior’s unease
The woman went to the branch alone, claiming that her father was becoming forgetful. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
S’pore banks developing guidelines to protect seniors from financial abuse by loved ones
The guidelines come amid instances of seniors being financially abused by "trusted parties" and an ageing population. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s major drugmakers may be exempt from US pharma tariffs
On Saturday, September 27, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore Gan Kim Yong stated that the proposed US pharmaceutical import tariffs would not immediately affect Singapore-based leading ...
Singapore’s drug makers may be shielded from US pharmaceutical tariffs: Deputy PM Gan
Singapore’s pharmaceutical firms have built capacity in the US or have plans to do, and are also seeking clarity on whether an exemption is likely.
Pharma firms continue to grow in S’pore but investment climate will get more competitive: DPM Gan
Experts had earlier highlighted that while the immediate impact to Singapore could be mild, future investments could be challenging. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Central Singapore CDC and UOB to offer residents’ free workshops, resources for financial well-being
Other resources include an online financial health quiz and regular bite-sized articles from UOB. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US tariffs threaten $3.1 billion of Singapore’s pharma exports, trade talks ongoing
Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore's Deputy Prime ...
Pharmaceutical firms in Singapore clarifying tariff exemption eligibility, many have plans to invest in US: DPM Gan
Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports are worth about S$4 billion (US$3.1 billion), making up 13 per cent of its domestic exports to the US.
Why Singapore Stocks May Look Attractive Amid US Tech Concentration & China’s AI Boom
Could Singapore stocks listed on the SGX get a boost as investors allocate capital away from the US and China stock markets ...
Singapore signals tougher stance on drink driving with review of alcohol limits
The current limit is no more than 35mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, or nothing above 80mg of alcohol for every 100ml of blood. At present, a first-time offender convicted of drink driving may be ...
Singapore ranked 4th among world’s financial centers, narrowly behind Hong Kong
Singapore maintained its fourth place on an index ranking global financial centers with a rating of 763, just one point behind Hong Kong.
Tax refund e-mails are scams, warns Iras
Iras will not send you e-mails on your tax refund amount, said the authority. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DOF talks to Singapore to update taxation deal
THE Department of Finance (DOF) announced last Thursday its officials are negotiating with counterparts in Singapore to update the 1977 double taxation agreement (DTA) with the Lion City The ...
PH, Singapore discuss update on tax treaty
The Philippines has begun negotiations with Singapore to update their nearly 50-year-old Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), according to the Department of ...