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What we know about Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong: Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the son of a sales manager father and school teacher ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lawrence-wong-singapore-fourth-prime-minister-handover-date-4265806
Clear guidelines, checks on foreigners registering firms in S’pore, say corporate service providers
straitstimes.com/singapore/guidelines-in-place-to-ensure-checks-done-before-firms-are-registered-say-corporate-service-providers
askST: New to filing income tax? Here’s a guide: The deadline for those filing their income tax returns electronically is April 18.
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/askst-new-to-filing-income-tax-here-s-a-guide
Quick Glance: Gender Pay Gap in UK Supermarkets and Income Impact
- UK supermarkets are closing gender pay gap, with Morrisons experiencing a rise.
- Ocado and Lidl show the most improvements, while Morrisons has the largest gap.
- Hourly pay differences are reported by government service.
- Equality initiatives and workplace improvements at M&S and Co-op.
Chan Yeng Kit to step down as Permanent Secretary for Health, take over as SPH Media CEO from Jul 15
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/chan-yeng-kit-sph-media-ceo-teo-lay-lim-permanent-secretary-health-4250586
Govt services for which GST will not be charged set to be published after $75m wrongly collected
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/govt-to-provide-list-of-fees-that-gst-will-not-be-charged-after-75m-in-gst-was-wrongly-collected
JOHESU writes FG, demands upward salary adjustment: Health workers, under the Joint Health Workers Unions, have written for an upward adjustment of the ...
punchng.com/johesu-writes-fg-demands-upward-salary-adjustment/
Public service leaders must have courage to advise ministers even when they disagree: SM Teo
straitstimes.com/singapore/public-service-leaders-must-have-the-courage-to-advise-ministers-even-when-they-disagree-sm-teo
The Big Read: Malaysia’s brain drain to Singapore – winners and losers in the long run not so clear-cut
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/big-read-malaysia-brain-drain-singapore-winners-losers-long-run-not-clear-4165636
‘I will die if crimes were committed’: S’porean man unaware he is director of 4 firms, files police report
straitstimes.com/singapore/i-will-die-if-crimes-were-committed-s-porean-man-unaware-he-is-director-of-4-firms-files-police-report
ITE graduates aged 30 and below will also receive a $5,000 top-up to their Post-Secondary Education Accounts when they enrol in a diploma programme. str.sg/m5Zq
Singapore to clamp down on corporate-service providers after huge money laundering scandal
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/12/singapore-to-clamp-down-on-corporate-service-providers-after-huge-money-laundering-scandal
Shell companies in S’pore linked to money laundering operation in India: Nearly $20 million in suspected proceeds of crime belonging to Singapore shell entities ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/shell-companies-in-s-pore-linked-to-money-laundering-operations-in-india
Singapore Customs warns of new e-mail impersonation scam: The e-mails claim to be from senior members of Singapore Customs' management.
straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-customs-warns-of-new-e-mail-impersonation-scam
No need for further GST increases up to 2030: DPM Lawrence Wong: SINGAPORE - There will be no need for further increases in goods and services tax up to 2030 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/no-need-for-further-gst-increases-up-to-2030-dpm-lawrence-wong
More Singapore businesses will have to report sustainability information, starting with listed firms in 2025
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-mandatory-climate-disclosures-listed-companies-2025-4155586
Interest rate for GST refunds determined by banks’ average prime lending rate: Chee Hong Tat
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gst-wrongly-charged-government-refunds-interest-rate-4149276
CNA Explains: How will the closure of CPF Special Accounts affect those 55 and older?
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpf-special-account-sa-shielding-closure-interest-rates-budget-2024-4131271
Minister Lawrence Wong announced various supports and measures during Budget 2024, which also includes $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package ... Show more www.asiaone.com/singapore/budget-2024-support-measures-young-families-first-time-parents-mof #SGBudget2024 #SGBudget #Budget2024 #ForwardSG
Affected by the closure of CPF Special Accounts? Here's what you can do, according to finance experts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cpf-sa-special-account-options-how-earn-invest-4141591
New NTU accounting programme to focus on sustainability, help students get qualifications faster
straitstimes.com/singapore/new-ntu-accounting-programme-to-focus-on-sustainability-help-students-get-qualifications-faster
S$7.5 million in wrongly charged GST for government fees over last five years to be refunded
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/least-s75-million-wrongly-charged-gst-government-fees-be-refunded-4122066
Social spending expected to rise with growing ageing population, need for continued education
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/social-spending-healthcare-ageing-population-education-lifelong-learning-singapore-budget-4126201
Budget 2024: Half a million lower-wage Singaporeans to benefit from improved income top-up scheme
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-workfare-income-supplement-wis-4128796
Budget 2024: Tax deductions for donations to overseas humanitarian relief efforts
straitstimes.com/singapore/budget-2024-tax-deductions-for-donations-to-overseas-humanitarian-relief-efforts-as-s-pore-moves-to-strengthen-culture-of-giving
Singapore's property tax revenue expected to increase by S$600m due to higher home valuations
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/property-tax-revenue-increase-600-million-parliament-4102476
Two men arrested for evading more than $542k in duty and GST on cigarettes: The men face jail and a fine of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/two-men-arrested-for-evading-cigarette-duty-and-gst-worth-over-542k
Budget 2024: 3 tax strategies to offset BEPS 2.0 effects: Should the directive be implemented, selected MNEs will be subject to a global minimum tax of 15%.
sbr.com.sg/exclusive/budget-2024-3-tax-strategies-offset-beps-20-effects
About two million Singaporeans to receive Assurance Package support in February: Eligible Singaporeans aged 55 and above will receive cash payments of between ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/assurance-package-gst-medisave-topup-4048161
Man who evaded taxes on over 1,800 imported vehicles gets S$6 million fine: Low Han Siang, the sole proprietor of car importer M’ Exclusive, will serve 60 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/import-cars-jail-tax-gst-duty-evasion-fined-4064701
S$500 CDC vouchers launched with 23,000 participating merchants, double from 2021
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/cdc-vouchers-2024-how-claim-heartland-shops-supermarkets-4022251
$500 CDC vouchers for each Singaporean household from Jan 3: SINGAPORE — Every Singaporean household now has $500 in their pockets to help with daily expenses ...
asiaone.com/singapore/500-cdc-vouchers-each-singaporean-household-jan-3
Case of Singaporean with 980 directorships: Not easy to introduce a hard limit, experts say
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/restrictions-limit-number-directors-companies-980-directorships-money-laundering-4022486
Commentary: Case of director of 980 companies drives home a problem for business-friendly Singapore
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/director-980-companies-money-laundering-abuse-business-4042861
Singapore's 2024 Budget statement to be delivered in Parliament on Feb 16: SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will deliver ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/budget-2024-delivery-parliament-feb-16-mof-lawrence-wong-4013966
Man who evaded GST and duties on nearly 1,000 imported vehicles gets jail in default of S$3.6 million fine
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-evade-gst-duties-1000-imported-vehicles-jail-default-fine-4022496
Jail, fine for S’porean director of 980 firms for failing to fulfil his directorship duties
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/jail-fine-for-s-porean-director-of-980-companies-who-failed-to-fulfil-his-directorship-duties-properly
Quick Glance: Singaporean Director Jailed for Money Laundering Through China-Linked Firms
- A 37-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to four weeks' jail and fined S$57,000.
- He founded Tox Technology in 2013, later renamed DD Corporate Services, and provided accounting and corporate services.
- Xie expanded to China-based clients and worked with Chinese clients referred to him by agents, including a person named Lou Yong, also known as Leo.
- He charged S$700 for a package of services, including the provision of nominee director services, corporate secretarial services, and a registered company address.
Truck driver found with contraband cigarettes arrested in Singapore for evading RM630,000 in duties and taxes
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/01/04/truck-driver-found-with-contraband-cigarettes-arrested-in-singapore-for-evading-rm630000-in-duties-and-taxes
$6m fine for car importer who didn't pay GST and duties for 1,800 vehicles: SINGAPORE — The owner of a car trading firm was fined $6 million after evading ...
asiaone.com/singapore/6m-fine-car-importer-who-didnt-pay-gst-and-duties-1800-vehicles
2,900 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs during raid in Yishun
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-2900-cartons-of-duty-unpaid-cigarettes-seized-by-singapore-customs
Singapore Firm, Director Registrations Revoked on Laundering Breach: Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority has canceled the registrations of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-19/singapore-firm-director-registrations-revoked-on-laundering-breach
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More than 3,700 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs: The total duty and GST evaded was more than $440,000.
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-3700-cartons-of-duty-unpaid-cigarettes-seized-by-singapore-customs
Property tax to go up for most homes again in 2024; government will give one-off rebate of up to 100%
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/property-tax-increase-government-one-rebate-mof-iras-3955931
MOF invites feedback, suggestions on Budget 2024: Singaporeans can provide their input from Dec 4, 2023, to Jan 26, 2024.
straitstimes.com/singapore/mof-invites-feedback-suggestions-on-budget-2024
MOF appoints Wan Mohd Fadzmi as Labuan FSA chairman: LABUAN: Datuk Wan Mohd Fadzmi Che Wan Othman Fadzilah has been appointed as the chairman of the Labuan ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/01/04/labuan-fsa-appoints-wan-mohd-fadzmi-as-chairman
Two men caught under-declaring cash by $120k at Changi Airport: They moved into Singapore various currency notes amounting to $1.2m, of which $120k was ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/two-men-caught-under-declaring-120k-in-cash-at-changi-airport
950,000 HDB households to receive U-Save, S&CC rebates in January: About 950,000 Singaporean households living in HDB flats will receive U-Save and Service and ...
asiaone.com/singapore/950000-hdb-households-receive-u-save-scc-rebates-january
Over 4,600 cases of duty and GST evasion at Singapore land checkpoints in first 10 months of 2023
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ica-customs-singapore-land-checkpoints-travellers-importers-evade-gst-duties-penalty-3909401
China Convenes Hong Kong Bankers in Bid to Revive Financial Hub: China’s financial policymakers are in Hong Kong this week meeting bankers to seek ways to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-13/china-policymakers-visit-hong-kong-to-boost-finance-hub
Paid articlePaid Three men arrested for evading cigarette duty and GST worth over $646k: A 35-year-old woman is assisting in investigations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/singapore/three-men-arrested-for-evading-cigarette-duty-and-gst-worth-over-646k
Kenneth Jeyaretnam issued fifth POFMA order over comments on government spending, Ridout Road rentals
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pofma-kenneth-jeyaretnam-ridout-road-government-spending-healthcare-3891706
How much GST should I pay if I order an item in December but receive it in 2024?: SINGAPORE – The goods and services tax (GST) rate will be raised from 8 per ...
asiaone.com/singapore/how-much-gst-should-i-pay-if-i-order-item-december-receive-it-2024
Commentary: For everyone’s sake, companies must stop manipulating their emission reports
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/climate-change-scope-3-emission-esg-reporting-accounting-greenwashing-3874536
Flexible ringgit exchange rate has a role in reducing impact of external shocks - MoF
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2023/11/14/flexible-ringgit-exchange-rate-has-a-role-in-reducing-impact-of-external-shocks---mof
CIQ commuters seek better facilities: JOHOR BARU: Commuters who frequently use the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex here want more autogate ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/10/27/ciq-commuters-seek-better-facilities
Indonesia's KarmaClub raises $14m in seed funding
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/DealStreetAsia/Indonesia-s-KarmaClub-raises-14m-in-seed-funding
Paid articlePaid 53 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized in Lavender; man assisting in investigations
straitstimes.com/singapore/53-cartons-of-duty-unpaid-cigarettes-seized-in-lavender-man-assisting-in-investigations
Woman charged with forgery over 2 letters purportedly from PMO: One letter asked for return of a deposit she had purportedly paid to Customs Operations Command ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/woman-charged-with-forgery-for-allegedly-making-2-letters-purportedly-from-pmo
What you need to know about the impending water price hike: Rising operating costs and heavier infrastructure investments are driving up water prices ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/water-price-hike-2023-what-you-need-know-3802331
Quick Glance: Water Scarcity in France due to Climate Change
- Around 40,000 people in France are left without access to drinking water after a hot summer.
- All sectors are expected to reduce water usage by 10 percent by 2030.
- Large agricultural businesses in France are preparing for climate change and reduced water availability with Mégabassines.
- The water consumption of golf courses in France is being criticized.
Businesses have to consider "very carefully" what is the best way to operate amid rising costs, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said ... Show more cna.asia/3ET0EJy
New inter-ministerial committee to review, strengthen anti-money laundering controls: Indranee
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/new-inter-ministerial-committee-to-review-strengthen-anti-money-laundering-controls-indranee
Government monitoring businesses to stop them from using increased costs as excuse to profiteer: DPM Wong
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/government-monitoring-business-increased-costs-excuse-profiteering-lawrence-wong-3804891
They thought they were getting a good deal but paid a ‘higher price’ for contraband cigarettes
straitstimes.com/singapore/they-thought-they-were-getting-a-good-deal-but-paid-a-higher-price-for-contraband-cigarettes
S$700 million in proceeds from first sovereign green bonds put towards expansion of Singapore's rail network
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/green-bonds-700-million-jurong-region-cross-island-line-mrt-rail-network-3788746
Ggoobi urges phone manufacturer on quality: “Once the quality of the phone is good and the prices are also affordable, there is no reason Ugandans and ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_171082
Appointing opposition leaders to presidential council could be seen as a 'moral perversion': Ng Kok Song
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/appointing-opposition-leaders-presidential-council-could-be-seen-moral-perversion-ng-kok-song-3729021
Online speculation about son's job posting are 'stray bullets', says Tharman
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/online-speculation-tharman-shanmugaratnam-akilan-son-job-posting-presidential-election-2023-3735051
'Great pity' if Ong Teng Cheong, Tan Cheng Bock did not qualify for presidential race because of political links: Tharman
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/presidential-election-tharman-shanmugaratnam-ong-teng-cheong-tan-cheng-bock-3726176
Quick Glance: Tharman vows 'independence of mind' as President
- Tharman emphasizes his political experience and expertise in financial policies.
- He is ready to safeguard Singapore's reserves.
- Tharman sees the presidency as more important in a divided world and a diverse society.
- He pledges to serve with full experience and capabilities.
If I am a partisan, I am a partisan for better chances for S’poreans: Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/if-i-am-a-partisan-i-am-a-partisan-for-better-chances-for-s-poreans-presidential-candidate-tharman-shanmugaratnam
'His wisdom and foresight shaped our key policies': Tributes pour in following death of ex-finance minister Richard Hu
asiaone.com/singapore/his-wisdom-and-foresight-shaped-our-key-policies-tributes-pour-following-death-ex-finance
Quick Glance: Richard Hu, Singapore's Longest-Serving Finance Minister, Passes Away at 96
- Former Cabinet minister and Singapore's longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau passed away at the age of 96.
- His death was announced in a Facebook post on Friday night by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- Dr. Hu held the position from 1985 to 2001.
- He served as the director of marketing of Shell Singapore and general manager of Shell West Malaysia, becoming the first Asian to be appointed director in the Shell Group. He was later promoted to chairman of Shell Malaysia in 1974 and Shell Singapore in 1977.
Dollar steady as growth worries weigh, fragile yen draws warning: The dollar held near a six-month peak on Wednesday as jitters over China and global growth ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-firm-growth-worries-fragile-yen-draws-warning-2023-09-06/
Indonesian job platform Staffinc's Series B-1 round hits $9.2m
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/DealStreetAsia/Indonesian-job-platform-Staffinc-s-Series-B-1-round-hits-9.2m
Planned financial transaction tax axed: The Ministry of Finance has scrapped a plan to collect a financial transaction tax, saying it could have a negative ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/2654945/planned-financial-transaction-tax-axed
Singapore presidential campaigning ends as voters reflect on values, ‘antics’, surreal moments
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3232863/singapore-presidential-campaigning-ends-voters-reflect-values-antics-surreal-moments
Paid articlePaid Singapore announce RM24bil Majulah Package to help those aged 50 and older meet retirement needs
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/08/20/singapore-announce-rm24bil-majulah-package-to-help-those-aged-50-and-older-meet-retirement-needs
Runaway horse takes Bukit Timah Expressway for its race track: The horse was later seen being escorted away from traffic. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/singapore/runaway-horse-with-saddle-takes-bukit-timah-expressway-for-its-race-track
Quick Glance: Horse Safely Returned
- A video shows the horse galloping on the expressway and weaving through traffic.
- Another video shows the horse being escorted away from traffic by a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer.
- Horses on Singapore's roads are not uncommon.
- Horse racing in Singapore will end in October 2024, with the Singapore Turf Club site to be handed back to the government in 2027 for redevelopment.
Singapore DPM names wish list for sustainable infrastructure at Asean meeting: JAKARTA (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/08/24/singapore-dpm-names-wish-list-for-sustainable-infrastructure-at-asean-meeting
Tencent-backed Airwallex's Singapore unit gets fresh $165m
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/DealStreetAsia/Tencent-backed-Airwallex-s-Singapore-unit-gets-fresh-165m
3 men arrested for evading over $530k in taxes and duties on cigarettes: A total of 5,044 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were also seized in the operation ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/3-men-arrested-for-evading-over-530k-in-taxes-and-duties-on-cigarettes
More than 180 years of horse racing in Singapore is coming to an end: The Singapore Turf Club on Monday announced that it will hold its final race on October ...
cnbc.com/2023/06/07/more-than-180-years-of-horse-racing-in-singapore-is-coming-to-an-end.html
Quick Glance: Singapore Ends Horse Racing for Urban Development
- Last horse race in Singapore next year due to land reclamation for urban development.
- Closure of the Singapore Turf Club, a sports club with a history dating back to 1842.
- The last race meeting at the Singapore Turf Club will take place in October 2024 and the facility will close by March 2027, according to a joint statement by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of National Development.
1.5 milion S’poreans to receive up to S$700 in August to defray GST and other living expenses
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/07/04/15-milion-sporeans-to-receive-up-to-s700-in-august-to-defray-gst-and-other-living-expenses
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