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Singapore Employment Pass – Work Visa for Professionals and Entrepreneurs

25 Aug 2010 - Published in Blog, Press Releases

To encourage foreign entrepreneurs and professionals to setup a Singapore company and work in the country, the government provides a work permit called Employment Pass for those who will meet with these following qualifications: A Diploma/degree from a reputable university Related work experience At least a minimum S$2,500 ... Read More

Singapore Tops “Most Popular” Immigration Destination Survey

24 Aug 2010 - Published in Blog, Press Releases

Singapore has remained the top destination in the world in terms of attracting immigrants and workers, beating other neighbouring and western economic powerhouse, a recent Gallup survey told. The survey, which aims to calculate the member countries’ Potential Net Migration Index (PNMI), was conducted among 350, 000 people in some 148 ... Read More

Study Shows Singapore Companies “Not Ready” for Re-employment of Older Workers

20 Aug 2010 - Published in Press Releases

A new study conducted by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) showed that more than half of the companies operating in Singapore do not have structured consultation process in line with the requirements of the Tripartite Guidelines on Reemployment of Older Employees. With this finding, employment experts said that any Singapore ... Read More

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 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

Singapore / Employment Pass / Visa Requirements – Immigration Matters

26 Oct 2009 - Published in Blog

If I am an Employment Pass holder, can my spouse work in Singapore? If you hold an Employment Pass, your spouse is eligible to apply for a Dependant Pass and thereafter to obtain a consent from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to work in Singapore. Who is eligible to apply for an ... Read More

Singapore – APEC Star Performer

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According to the Study Report of the 2007 Individual Action Plan Peer Review of Singapore, which was released in late August 2008, Singapore is a "star APEC performer" and "on track to meet the Bogor goals" of free and open trade and investment by 2010. According to the report Singapore ... Read More

Singapore Market Search Made Easy

23 Oct 2009 - Published in Blog

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore ACRA launched a new service called Market Search Services on October 18. This new service is aimed to facilitate a preliminary first level market analysis based on three criteria namely industry, location and paid up capital. This will be immensely helpful for B2B ... Read More

Singapore a Non Taxing Regime, Says Singapore Company Registration Agent

Published in Blog

This pro-business tax policy sustains the competitiveness of Singapore as a preferred location to incorporate new business or establish regional headquarters. Foreign entrepreneurs in Singapore who whish to clinch a pie of the burgeoning Asia, with their startup companies in Singapore as a springboard into Asia can capitalize on the ... Read More

Singapore – A Second Home to Many Japanese Companies

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The results of the joint survey done by the Japanese Embassy in Singapore and the local offices of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Japan External Trade Organization has revealed that many Japanese companies have setup their regional head quarters (RHQ) in Singapore to capitalize on its ... Read More