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70% of SMEs who adopted quality and standard saw overseas opportunities grow
9 out of 10 SMEs that adopted quality and standard said it provided them with a competitive edge.
70% of SMEs who adopted quality and standard saw overseas opportunities grow
9 out of 10 SMEs that adopted quality and standard said it provided them with a competitive edge.
ESR-Logos Reit announces tax ruling on subordinated perpetual securities
The announcement was about the issue of $150m in an aggregate amount of 5.50%.
Gov’t declares pay adjustments for the administrative service, judicial and statutory appointment holders
The adjustments of salaries are between 5% and 12% starting in October.
No Signboard Holdings lodges application to court amidst loan to OCBC
The firm said it sees that it will not have enough funds to repay the loan.
SingPost consulting advisors to defend itself in arbitration case
This after the accuser recently filed his statement of claim in the case.
Deloitte appoints new Treasury Advisory lead in Southeast Asia
Valerie Heng, a new senior hire in Singapore, has over 20 years of experience.
Joel Seow joins Linklaters as partner
He is set to spur the establishment of an investment funds practice.
Singapore legal industry sees highest number of departures
Thanks to the Great Resignation, burnout, and generation gap, The Law Society of Singapore said.
SG IP registration process now more streamlined
The Parliament approved the changes on 12 January.
Redesigning job key to address challenges in accountancy sector
This is due to the changing aspirations of young professionals and the digitalisation shift.
SG Copyright Act to come into force
The Act will strengthen the rights of creators and performers.
SAP and Temasek Polytechnic add four new skill-based courses
370 mid-career job seekers are expected to benefit from this.
High time for MAS to amplify investigative powers: law firms
The proposed amendment will strengthen MAS’ power in multiple acts.
GuocoLand, OCBC, Doxa to develop digital platform for dev’t projects transactions
This will be ready by October and will be piloted through Meyer Mansion.
Estate Agents Act amendments takes effect 30 July
The amendments include higher penalties for erring property agencies or agents.
Hiring activity increased in June: Indeed
Job postings were 35.6% higher than 1 February 2020.
Gov’t OKs wage increases, annual bonus for L&E technicians
Around 1,300 lift and escalator technicians will be covered by the Lift & Escalator Progressive Wage Model.
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