Wong said that a larger group of five people can be expected to be allowed to dine in together from July 12, as measures are eased and opened up further from a recent outbreak in community cases. ( read original story ...)
Global tax reform to make it harder for Singapore to draw investments: Lawrence Wong
The plans by countries around the world to set a global minimum corporate tax rate will make it harder for Singapore to attract investments, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Monday (5 July). ( read original story ...)
Singapore Army commissions TPQ-53 S-band WLR system
The Singapore Army has commissioned the Lockheed Martin TPQ-53 weapon locating radar (WLR) system to replace its current fleet of X-band (8–12.5 GHz ... ( read original story ...)
Sequoia India set for big payday with IPO of Indonesia’s GoTo
With the world's fourth most populous country grappling with fresh outbreaks of COVID-19 forcing it into its first-ever widespread lockdown, a significant business event that will impact the lives of ... ( read original story ...)
Contour Sets up Trade Finance Innovation Lab in Singapore
Contour has opened an innovation lab In Singapore where it will collaborate to develop novel, digitally native trade finance solutions. ( read original story ...)
Wunderman Thompson Study Reveals Singapore’s Mental Health is in Decline
A new health study by Wunderman Thompson uncovers that although 44% of people in Singapore say they are healthier now than before the pandemic, there is a large societal problem simmering under the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Investigates Cardiac Arrest of Vaccinated Teenager
Singapore’s government will investigate the case of a 16-year-old student who suffered from cardiac arrest to determine if there was a link to his covid vaccination, the Ministry of Health said. ( read original story ...)
OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride drew more than 6,100 participants, 30 per cent increase from last year
SINGAPORE - More than 6,100 cyclists, from as young as three with the oldest being 77, took part in this year's OCBC Cycle Virtual Ride.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble could pose threat amid jabs disparity: Expert
Singapore's plan to shift away from its zero-case coronavirus strategy could leave Hong Kong exposed to a higher risk of importing variant strains when its long-awaited travel bubble with the city ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek’s Vertex Weighs Singapore’s First SPAC Listing
Vertex Holdings Ltd. is planning to raise funds for dealmaking by listing a special purpose acquisition company in Singapore, which could be the country’s first such deal, according to people familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore will STOP counting Covid-19 cases as officials say it’s time to ‘live with this like the flu and get on with our lives’
Singaporean ministers have laid out their vision of the 'new normal' as vaccines reduce the severity of Covid, saying daily case tolls could soon be dropped. ( read original story ...)
Of 13 new COVID cases in Singapore, 6 local with 2 unlinked
The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Monday (5 July) confirmed 13 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, taking the country's total case count to 62,630. ( read original story ...)
DLT-Platform Contour Sets up Trade Finance Innovation Lab in Singapore
Contour has opened an innovation lab In Singapore where it will collaborate to develop novel, digitally native trade finance solutions. ( read original story ...)
Watch live: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong addresses Parliament on Covid-19 support measures
His ministerial statement will outline the Govt's support measures, as well as the funding approach for these measures.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Lawrence Wong on pillars of Singapore’s tax system to stay agile and nimble amid global tax changes
Singapore will adjust its corporate tax system if needed, in consultation with industry. Changes, if any, will be guided by three key principles. Firstly, it will abide by internationally agreed ... ( read original story ...)
Lawrence Wong on Singapore’s response to possible impact of global tax changes
Singapore will adjust its corporate tax system if needed, in consultation with industry. Changes, if any, will be guided by three key principles. Firstly, it will abide by internationally agreed ... ( read original story ...)