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How to Save on Corporate Taxes in Singapore

2 Feb 2012 - Published in Blog

To remain competitive in an increasingly competitive world, businesses should establish value through pervasive R&D, innovation, increased productivity, use of leading-edge technology and continuous employee’s training. In 2010 Singapore Budget, the Singapore Government finally introduced the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme, a scheme that will strengthen the competitive edge of every business and will [...]

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Singapore Permanent Residence tougher to attain

19 Jan 2012 - Published in Blog

The PTS Scheme has long been seen as the easiest route to gaining Singapore permanent residency. However, a recent news article reveals otherwise.

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Singapore government outlines manpower strategy for 2012

16 Jan 2012 - Published in Blog

In light of this year’s unclear economic outlook, the Singapore government is adopting a multi-pronged strategy to ensure the employability of Singaporeans without hurting Singapore’s attractiveness as a business hub to foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. Rikvin explains why this strategy is a step in the right direction.

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Three countries where you’ll want to have exposure says, Sovereignman.com

5 Jan 2012 - Published in Blog

Most of us have grown up steadily ingesting a hearty line of crap that has made its way into the social consciousness. Governments can’t go bankrupt. Government bonds are safe. Banks are safe. Real estate always goes up. The US dollar is king. Yet even the dullest bystander has begun to realize over the last [...]

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Singapore’s new immigration policy makes work permits tougher for Indian workers with middle-level skills

12 Dec 2011 - Published in Blog

The recent National Day Rally speech by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, where he talked about tightening of norms for foreign workers with middle-level skills, has raised concerns over Singapore removing the welcome mat for Indians. “The middle, the lower middle level – foreigners are here, many on. Singaporeans are working – they are [...]

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In new normal, 3% growth a year is good: PM

21 Oct 2011 - Published in Blog

(SINGAPORE) Singaporeans should accept the reality that achieving economic growth of three per cent or so a year for the next ten years would represent ‘a good decade’ in a changing global environment, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday. He also said that while the long-term aim was to go for high quality and [...]

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All About Singapore Entrepreneur Pass

27 Sep 2011 - Published in Blog

The Singapore Entrepreneur Pass is commonly referred to as Entrepass. It is designed to facilitate the entry visa of entrepreneurs who are ready to start a new business. The Entrepass, holds an initial validity period of one year, and will be issued upon the approval of a sound business proposal. The Entrepass also allows the [...]

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Migration, TFR and the Singapore Population Problem

8 Sep 2011 - Published in Blog

Even with a net inflow of 60,000 migrants each year, Singapore still needs to raise its total fertility rate (TFR) if it is to ameliorate the problems of an ageing population, and ease the dependency burden on working adults. The findings come from the latest projections of the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) on the [...]

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Singapore Clinches Second Spot in Competitiveness Rankings

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The Republic has been deemed the second-most competitive economy in the world, according to the latest rankings published by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF). Singapore improved on its third-place finish last year and is now just behind Switzerland, which retained its top spot for a third straight year. Sweden dropped one rung to third [...]

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Start a Singapore Company

1 Sep 2011 - Published in Blog

Singapore is a land of opportunities. People from across the borders flock to Singapore to do business, seek employment, or simply appreciate her beauty. Singapore’s entrepreneurial landscape is attractive. Its taxation is among Asia Pacific’s friendliest by awarding tax exemption, incentives, and reliefs to qualified companies. Its physical environment is conducive to healthy living as [...]