Economy
IRAS to reclaim $60m from '99-to-1' ABSD loophole exploiters
IRAS to reclaim $60m from '99-to-1' ABSD loophole exploiters
As of April, IRAS has audited 187 cases related to the scheme, uncovering 166 engaged in tax avoidance practices.
Why executives struggle in adopting necessary green technologies
About 81% of the real estate sector indicated full preparedness.
Updated MOU strengthens SG-Malaysia pharmaceutical ties
The agreement was originally signed in 2012.
Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution
Vietnam's location in Southeast Asia links major Asian markets, backed by a young workforce and expanding middle class.
King of Malaysia to visit SG on state tour from May 6-7
He will be observing Parliamentary proceedings during his visit.
Korea joins digital economy agreement founded by S'pore, Chile, and New Zealand
Korea was the first member to join through accession.
PMI slips to 50.5 in April
It dipped by 0.2 points from March.
Singapore, US celebrate two decades of free trade
Bilateral trade nearly tripled, investments surged in the past two decades.
Singapore’s employment growth slows in Q1
Jobless rate hit 2.1%.
S'pore, Indonesia explore carbon capture opportunities
Carbon capture and storage was one of the opportunities being studied by other countries.
Economists cut 1Q24 GDP forecast amid weak March manufacturing
Manufacturing output fell 3.2% YoY in March.
De Beers Group to relocate auctions HQ from Singapore to Botswana
It moved its Global Sightholder Sales business from the US to Botswana in 2013.
Green trademarks filings jump 30% in Singapore in the last five years: IPOS
Transportation innovations led green trademark filings in the past decade.
Low inflation in Singapore unlikely to hold in 2Q24
In March, inflation fell to 2.7%.
Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March
In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
Manufacturing-related stocks book $68m in net institutional inflows
Total returns, however, declined by 8.9% year-on-year
Singapore ready to tap Philippine market potential
For years, Singapore has been a top foreign investor in the Philippines.
Commentary
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