Tagged as: Working in Singapore
Rikvin Unveils Personal Tax Calculator
Singapore company formation specialist, Rikvin, has published a free tool for Singapore tax residents to estimate their income tax payments and in turn, plan their financial strategies for the year. ... continue reading
Singapore Employment Act
As a regional business hub and an open economy, Singapore has an eclectic mix of human capital. The Singapore government has a well-thought out and structured legislation in place in the form of the Singapore Employment Act (SEA), which is the main labor law of the country. The SEA clearly spells out the basic terms … continue reading
Singapore Struggles with Population Issues
Between 2005 and 2009, Singapore's population surged by roughly 150,000 people a year to 5 million—among the fastest rates ever there—with 75% or more of the increase coming from foreigners. Immigration continued in 2009 despite expectations it would collapse because of the global recession. ... watch video
Singapore’s Foreign Policy Must Remain Relevant
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, modern Singapore's founding father, explained the importance of maintaining relevant foreign policies, especially with countries that can help elevate Singapore's growth. He stressed on the importance of anticipating opportunities and touched on the republic's ties with China and Malaysia. ... watch video
Contact Singapore Aims to Attract Top Talent Globally
Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower. In this video, it highlights why global talent should work, invest and live in Singapore. ... watch video
Why Singapore Continues to Welcome Foreign Talent
NTUC Secretary-General Lim Swee Say speaks about how the Singapore economy needs foreign manpower to grow beyond the limits of its local workforce in a bid to benefit Singaporeans. ... watch video
Working and Living in Singapore
This video illustrates a foreign domestic worker's journey to working and living in Singapore. It illustrates her challenges as she adapts to life in Singapore. ... watch video
Singapore Calibrates Work Visa Framework
The changes to the Singapore work pass framework over the past two years represent the government’s concerted efforts to wean employers off their dependency on low-cost and basic-skilled foreign manpower. ... watch video
Rikvin Review On Capability Development Grant
Tap on $10,000 from the Capability Development Grant to defray some of the costs incurred in implementing a HR system to support Re-employment. ... continue reading
Singapore NEDs take home 2nd highest pay in ASEAN
According to a recently-published report by Hay Group, non-executive directors (NEDs) in Singapore take home the second highest salaries in ASEAN. Hay’s report was based on an analysis of data compiled from 200 large corporations in the ASEAN region. In gist, data from the report shows that: NEDs from businesses that opted for Singapore Company … continue reading
Singapore Employment Pass Guide (EP)
The Employment Pass (EP) is the main type of Singapore work visa issued to foreign professionals, managerial personnel (managing directors, general managers, CEOs), executives or specialists who wish to work in Singapore. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) allows foreign professionals to apply for a Singapore Employment Pass after they have incorporated their Singapore company so … continue reading
Singapore Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
Now that the economic epicenter has shifted towards east the opportunities in this part of the globe is both abundant and attractive. Foreign talent in pursuit of such opportunities in Singapore can take advantage of the Personalised Employment Pass. Although there are several work passes available, Personalized Employment Pass hosts some unique merits that sets … continue reading