Economy
Working parents hit by inflation with higher childcare costs
Working parents hit by inflation with higher childcare costs
SingStat reveals higher fees at commercial institutions, playgroups and childcare centres were responsible for the increase of 2.2 percent in the...
Paula Eastwood: What a year we have had!
Globally we have seen financial institutions teetering on the brink of collapse, global brand names erased from the highstreet ….along with the...
Non-oil re-exports fell 5.4% in February
The drop, attributed to a decline in both electronic and non-electronic NORX, reversed the 7.4 percent rise in the previous month.
Singaporeans: who are are you?
The Census of Population 2010 starts today, the fifth census conducted since Singapore’s independence.
First round of negotiations on Free Trade Agreement complete
Singapore and the European Union had constructive discussions during the first round of negotiations on the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
MAS survey says economy may expand 6.5% in 2010
Surveyed economists also predict a 9.7 percent increase in manufacturing after a 4.1 percent drop in 2009.
Registers of Electors open for public inspection
Singapore citizens have until 8 March 2010 to check their names and make claims or objections if necessary.
Opinions on Budget 2010: Corporate Tax
As Singapore shifts its focus from achieving mere industrialisation to becoming a world class economy in the next decade, tax measures which encourage...
Opinions on Budget 2010: Financial Services Sector
Given Singapore’s desire to become an international financial centre, the lack of significant new incentives to grow the industry was surprising.
Opinions on Budget 2010: Personal Tax
By and large, Budget 2010 contained nothing very significant for individual taxpayers.
Opinions on Budget 2010: Property Sector
The Minister mentioned that property tax is a means of redistribution in our society, together with our income tax regime.
Opinions on Budget 2010: Marine Sector
Singapore has long put in place favourable tax incentives targeted at traditional shipping businesses. As part of the Government’s continuing efforts...
Opinions on Budget 2010: Deferring Import GST
Currently, 7 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) is payable on all importation of goods into Singapore at the time of import. The exception is when...
Towards innovation and productivity
In this year of the Tiger, the Singapore Government has chosen not to be a leaping Tiger in an attacking mode but a crouching Tiger, strategizing and...
What's next after Industrial Building Allowance phases out?
As Singapore gears itself towards improving land productivity, the industrial building allowance (IBA), which was first introduced in the 1940s to...
Recoveries not ready to go solo: Moody's Economy.com
The economic recovery among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is gathering significant momentum. Most economies booked impressive...
Warren Buffet's 2ic praises Singapore in parable about America gone wrong
Charles Munger lauds the concept of good regulation in the form of a "good father" "Benfranklin Leekwanyou Vokker" as the right way to run an economy...
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