Singapore residents are expected to spend an additional S$1.05 billion (RM3.31 billion) annually in Johor Bahru after the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid ...
Singapore’s economy slows as geopolitical tensions offset AI export gains
Singapore posted 6% GDP growth in Q1 2026 on AI export strength, but kept its full-year forecast at 2-4% as Middle East tensions cloud the outlook for ...
Support for working mothers in Singapore (2026): Financial grants, tax reliefs, and more
Working mothers have it tough. From spending the most part of the day dealing with stressful work matters to coming home and taking care of their kid back at home, it's helluva lot of things to do.
IRAS nabs 279 high-income earners over sham arrangements to pay less tax
Section 33 of Income Tax Act was used to impose more taxes on the errant taxpayers Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Housing costs dent Singapore’s finance-tax score in relocation index
Tax advantages score 90 whilst housing affordability hits a low of 13. Singapore's financial and tax pillar scored 71.6 out of 100 in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, offset by a low reading ...
Singapore is world’s top maritime centre for 13th consecutive year
The ISCDI Report, published on July 10, gave the Republic a score of 99.32 out of 100. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore food firms move muscle abroad, keep brains local
Mass production shifts to Malaysia as R&D and quality control stay put. Singapore's food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing sector is keeping research, product development, and quality control at home ...
That $500 flower garland? It’s subject to GST, says IRAS to KTV operators
A $500 flower garland might look like a generous show of appreciation. To IRAS, it also looks like taxable revenue. At some nightclubs in Singapore, patrons can buy flower garlands to present to ...
Crypto still ‘off the table’ for Singapore’s Temasek, four years after FTX flop
Temasek's investment in the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange led to a writedown of $275 million in 2022, drawing much local criticism.
Public Service Star awarded to Evonik and UMC chiefs for role in Singapore’s development
The Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) award was given to Christian Kullmann and Stan Hung. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Public Service Star awarded to Evonik and UMC chiefs for role in Singapore development
The Public Service Star (Distinguished Friends of Singapore) award was given to Christian Kullmann and Stan Hung. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings
A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff. The Singapore government has formally rejected findings by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that it ...
130 victims identified, S$2.9 million saved: Inside Singapore’s latest crypto scam crackdown
Singapore Police's Anti-Scam Centre blocked over S$2.9 million in potential losses in June by working with seven cryptocurrency exchanges and sharing blockchain intelligence with the FBI and NSW ...
Singapore tops list of most expensive cities for the rich for 4th year running
Singapore retains its title as the world's most expensive city for the affluent for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new report. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore tops list of world’s most expensive cities for the rich for 4th year running
Singapore retains its title as the world's most expensive city for the affluent for the fourth consecutive year, according to a new report. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Singapore retail sales grow for fourth straight month but at slower pace
Singapore's retail sales remained positive in May, but growth slowed and spending weakened from April, according to official data. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.