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Singapore residential units report higher rent

13 Jul 2010 - Published in Press Releases

The rental rates for residential units are scaling the peaks in property prices, with rents for condominiums boosting a price hike of 5.8 per cent over the first half of 2010. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has release data showing the surge in median rentals of non-landed residential properties to $32.41 ... Read More

Singapore Government increases spending for tech sector

8 Jul 2010 - Published in Press Releases

Research firm IDC has projected that the Singapore government’s spending for information and communication technology (ICT) is set to grow by 3.5 per cent annually to US$1.5 billion (S$2.1 billion) in 2003. The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) added that it has plans to invest S$1.1 billion in about 350 ... Read More

Gillard says no to Rudd’s ‘Big Australia’ policy

5 Jul 2010 - Published in Press Releases

Australia's new Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said she disagrees with predecessor Kevin Rudd's 'Big Australia' policy and intends to slow down immigration. As Gillard moves to put a brake on the population surge, opposition leader Tony Abbott has accused her of a policy back flip. Gillard, who staged a swift and ... Read More

Singapore Personalised Work pass gaining popularity among foreign professionals

30 Jun 2010 - Published in Press Releases

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Human Resource experts have confirmed that more foreigners working in Singapore are applying for the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP). The upward trend for PEPs is observed from 2009's economic downturn when the number of jobs fell, creating an unstable job market. Many PEP ... Read More

Rikvin Announces Singapore Company Incorporation & Visa Application Portal

25 Jun 2010 - Published in Press Releases

Rikvin is a leading Singapore incorporation, business registration and company formation consultant since 1995. Providing online incorporation for Singapore and employment pass visa, along with procedures, requirements and other essential information. Rikvin announced the launch of an online Singapore Business Portal on its website at www.rikvin.com for entrepreneurs worldwide interested in ... Read More

Temporary Food Operators Require License in Singapore

11 May 2010 - Published in Press Releases

Since the preposterous Rojak poisoning in April 2009 the Ministry of Environment has taken stringent measures to ensure the nth degree of hygiene by operators of market and food centres. As of 1st June 2009 it has become compulsory for operators of temporary of markets or food centres ... Read More

Grooming Singapore into Accountancy Hub

Published in Press Releases

Singapore , a vibrant city, is a forerunner in various sectors being a legal hub , financial hub , a tourism hub and an education hub. Now, recently as 29th April 2010 the Committee to Develop the Accountancy Sector( CDAS) aims to make Singapore into a global ... Read More

Compliance Alert for all Rikvin clients

18 Mar 2010 - Published in Press Releases

This is a reminder for submission of Personal Income Tax Return for the Year of Assessment 2010. All income earned in Singapore from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009. Who must file personal tax return? If you are an  holder (Even if you have not taken salary, but have declared to ... Read More

Tax Cuts for Growth

2 Feb 2010 - Published in Press Releases

How can Singapore government encourage the growth of an incipient economy whilst it continues to hone its competitive edge? Four major accountants weighed in their opinions in a recent report in The Business Times (January, 2010). All  agree unanimously that 'Singapore's competitiveness remains a key concern' and to draw more foreign ... Read More

Rikvin Singapore Seeks Strategic Partners For its Singapore Company Registration Setup and Business Visa Migration Service in India

15 Jan 2010 - Published in Press Releases

Dynamic local  to companies wanting to set up operations in Singapore. Singapore is India's largest trading and investment partners in ASEAN. The increasingly close relations between India and Singapore in recent years have been underpinned by a dramatic growth in bilateral trade and investment linkages. India is looking for infrastructure investments, ... Read More