Prisca Ang
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Budget 2023: Singapore to introduce 15% minimum effective tax rate for large MNEs in 2025
SINGAPORE – A global minimum effective tax rate of 15 per cent will be introduced for large Singapore multinational enterprises (MNEs) in 2025, amid a broader international move to ensure a more transparent tax environment. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Security agency being dealt with for trying to reset officers’ wages by demoting them
A security agency is being dealt with by the Union of Security Employees (USE) for attempting to reset the wages of some 300 officers through forced demotions. The agency, which hires over 1,000 officers, carried out the demotions as it no longer had the contracts to... → Read More
Rifle Range workplace death: Machine toppled because forks were partially inserted when lifted
The WSH Council said all companies using forklifts should urgently assess their safety measures in the use of such vehicles. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo dies aged 67
Creative Technology chairman and chief executive Sim Wong Hoo, one of Singapore’s most famous tech entrepreneurs, died on Wednesday. He was 67. Mr Sim founded the homegrown business in 1981, and has led the company since its inception. Under his leadership,... → Read More
3 men arrested, over 4,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs
Three men were arrested and more than 4,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized by Singapore Customs in an operation on Dec 30. The total duty evaded was more than $387,000, while the goods and services tax (GST) evaded was over $30,000. The... → Read More
3 men arrested, over 4,000 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs
The total duty evaded was about $387,000, while the GST evaded was about $30,000. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
We are sorry, says family in Henderson Road flat blaze that led to NSF firefighter’s death
The family living in a flat that caught fire at Block 91 Henderson Road has apologised to that of a firefighter who died while putting out the blaze on... → Read More
We are sorry for your loss, says family in Henderson Rd flat blaze to NSF firefighter’s loved ones
“They have a great son - he’s an NSF, like me - and he put his life at risk to save others,” said Mr Muhammad Azri Ramlan. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Top honours for 3 public service veterans as 6,258 receive National Day awards
SINGAPORE – Professor Tan Chorh Chuan helped to establish various national research programmes for pandemic preparedness and vaccine development, including during the Covid-19 crisis. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
1 in 3 home owners with outstanding mortgages affected by rising interest rates: Alvin Tan
Mr Tan said MAS does not expect widespread foreclosures in the near to medium term. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
One in three home owners with outstanding mortgages affected by rising interest rates: Alvin Tan
SINGAPORE - One in three home owners with outstanding mortgages from financial institutions were on loan packages moving in tandem with market interest rates as at the second quarter of 2022, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on Thursday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
70% of Singaporeans concerned about higher household expenses
Nearly 70 per cent of Singaporeans are concerned about higher household expenses, according to a recent study by UOB. This is an increase of 11 percentage points from last year, owing to rising inflation and an uncertain economic climate. About 70 per cent of... → Read More
Need to bridge gap in how ‘head work’ and other types of work are valued: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE - Singapore’s economy places too much of a premium on cognitive abilities, and does not sufficiently value those engaging in “hands and heart work” such as technical, service and community care roles, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com. → Read More
Police issue warning on surge in phishing scams involving Singpass
The police have warned against a surge in a new type of phishing scam where fraudsters target victims through SMSes to obtain their Singpass log-in credentials. Members of the public received unsolicited SMSes in which the sender's ID contained similarities to the name... → Read More
S'pore has survived Covid-19, must now navigate road ahead with unity: Pritam Singh
Having survived the pandemic, Singapore must now navigate the path ahead with purpose and unity, even as its people have diverse aspirations, said Leader of the Opposition and Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh on Monday (Aug 8). "With a collective effort, we will be... → Read More
Govt to enhance $6.6b package to cushion impact of GST hike if need arises: Lawrence Wong
The Government will continue to monitor inflation closely and enhance the $6.6 billion Assurance... → Read More
S'pore confirms imported case of monkeypox; 13 close contacts identified
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an imported case of monkeypox. The 42-year-old British man works as a flight attendant and was in Singapore between June 15 and 17, and again on June 19 as he flew in and out of the country, said MOH on Tuesday night (June... → Read More
Singapore launches national strategy to tackle growing problem of marine litter
Singapore has stepped up a gear to combat marine litter, launching a national strategy on Sunday (June 5) to tackle the growing problem. The National Environment Agency collected 4,009 tonnes of flotsam - waste that includes plastic bottles, styrofoam pieces and tree trunks... → Read More
Badminton star Loh Kean Yew included in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list
Badminton player Loh Kean Yew is among 47 individuals in Singapore who have been included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia - a list celebrating 300 young entrepreneurs and trailblazers under the age of 30 in various fields in Asia. The honourees were selected across 10... → Read More
Grace Fu tests positive for Covid-19 in Copenhagen
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu tested positive for Covid-19 while visiting Copenhagen to attend a ministerial meeting on climate change. She said in a Facebook post on Sunday (May 15) that she still managed to attend the meeting via... → Read More