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Too fast and too much? Parliament Discusses Work Visa’s Effects on SMEs
As Singapore fine-tunes its work visa framework, some are questioning whether SMEs will bear the brunt and crack under the pressure of rapid structural changes. ... continue reading
What to Do When You Hit Your Breaking Point
At some point or another, anyone who is even remotely paying attention to reality will likely reach two critical moments of awakening in their lives. The first is what I call the “Aha! moment”. This is the point at which people realize that there is something terribly, terribly wrong with the system… and that almost … continue reading
Amended Employment of Foreign Manpower Act Kicks in Tomorrow
The amendments to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act or EFMA will kick in tomorrow, 9 November 2012. As mentioned in an earlier post, the EFMA Bill was passed on 11 September 2012. ... continue reading
I Apologize for What You are About to Read
It’s really hard to ignore what’s happening today; the election phenomenon is global. Over the last several weeks, I’ve traveled to so many countries, and EVERYWHERE it seems, the US presidential election is big news. Even when I was in Myanmar ten days ago, local pundits were engaged in the Obamney debate. Chile. Spain. Germany. … continue reading
Singapore, where has all your talent gone?
In this blog, e27 explores the idea that Singapore’s tech startup scene lacks top engineering talent, and why, to a certain extent, this is true. ... continue reading
Has US Housing Bottomed?
After an almost uninterrupted period of decline over the last few years, US home prices now have some positive momentum. For one, the S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values in 20 cities has seen its highest increase in more than two years. In addition, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently stated that his bank was seeing … continue reading
Singapore Bled S$1.1bn in Tax Revenue Due to Visa Policies: Economist
If not for Singapore’s work visa policies, which have successively been tightened over the past two years, the city-state’s economy could have grown two-fold this year, said Merrill Lynch economist Dr. Chua Hak Bin. ... continue reading
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Tips for New Entrepreneurs
The decision to form a Singapore company can be quite daunting. As you transition from employee to entrepreneur, you need to step out of your comfort zone and face the uncertainty of starting your own business. To help ease your transition, Singapore incorporation specialist Rikvin has compiled a few fundamental tips. ... continue reading
Buying and Storing Gold in Singapore
We’ve discussed at length the importance of owning precious metals. The financial system is so full of insolvent banks and bankrupt governments, and gold is one of the few assets that you can own which is not simultaneously somebody else’s liability. Now, there are no shortage of products out there to buy gold. All you … continue reading
It’s the Motto for the Whole Region
"Wherever you may be in the world, you will feel the unstoppable force of a new Asia." ... continue reading
How to Reduce Personal Tax while Saving for the Future
To date, personal and business expenditures continue to escalate in the Lion City. With this in mind, Singapore’s working population is increasingly becoming more concerned about retirement planning. ... continue reading
Four Alternative Stores of Value
One of the most successful con jobs in the history of the world has been the concept of unbacked paper currency… or fiat money. Over the last 100-years or so, governments have been able to convince people that their pieces of paper, backed by nothing but promises, actually have ‘value’. This seems truly bizarre when … continue reading