Visitors to Singapore can receive a 9% tax refund on purchases exceeding S$100 at participating stores. Here is a step by step on how to get the tax refund. This article (Visiting Singapore? Don’t ...
Singapore reclaims top spot in IMD world competitiveness ranking as business efficiency improves
[SINGAPORE] Singapore has returned to first place in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, rebounding from second place in 2025, displacing Switzerland at the top of the global leader board.
From July 1, self-imported electrical products must meet energy efficient requirements: NEA
Singapore is rolling out a new set of measures to ensure that electrical products imported for own use by households and businesses will meet energy efficient requirements from July 1 this year.These ...
3 doctors fail in court challenge against IRAS ruling over tax avoidance scheme
It is the latest case where medical professionals have run afoul of the tax authorities, said the judge. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report
Disengaged employees report significantly higher rates of daily stress, sadness and worry. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Will Singapore remain India’s export star even after Iran war ends?
West Asian geopolitical tensions have driven a surge in India’s exports to Singapore, utilizing its robust transshipment infrastructure to diversify from traditional hubs. Will this continue?
Bybit Claims It Does Not Serve Singapore Users After MAS Investor Alert Listing
Bybit is seeking clarity from MAS after the Singapore regulator placed the crypto exchange on its Investor Alert List.
Singapore strengthens its global business events standing
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Man praises Singapore GST refund system, calls process ‘seamless and hassle-free’
A visitor to Singapore shares how the GST refund process made travel more convenient.
Singapore adds crypto firm Bybit to its investor alert list
The Monetary Authority of Singapore added Bybit Fintech Ltd to its investor alert list on Wednesday, as the city-state steps up scrutiny of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges.
Crypto clear winner of US proposal to scrap decades-old stock rule
The problem for crypto platforms trading digital versions of stocks is they would struggle to compete with stock exchanges and other trading venues that have adapted to the high-velocity marketplace.
Singapore Flags Bybit in Major Crypto Warning to Investors
Singapore has added Bybit to its Investor Alert List, warning investors that the crypto exchange is not licensed or regulated by MAS.
Bybit lands on Singapore MAS Investor Alert List
Singapore's MAS added Bybit to its Investor Alert List, which warns consumers about entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated.
‘Unprecedented’ AI buildout drove Singapore’s sharpest non-oil exports surge in over two decades: Analysts
Electronics exports nearly doubled in May, with analysts pointing to a concentrated surge in hyperscaler capital spending as the primary driver.
Singapore’s electronics exports surge 94.8% on record AI demand
Singapore's electronics exports surged 94.8% in May 2026 on record AI demand, with integrated circuits up 80.9% and disk media products jumping 227.8%.
Singapore’s key exports surge 38.4% in May, biggest jump since 2003 on strong AI-related demand
Singapore's exports showed resilience even as Middle East conflict entered third month and weighed on global trade sentiment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.