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Singapore’s Medical Tourism Industry: Growth, Opportunities, and Future Trends

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Singapore’s medical tourism industry offers world-class healthcare, cutting-edge technology, and growing investment opportunities.

Profiling India-Singapore Bilateral Trade and Investment Relations

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India and Singapore are deepening their bilateral partnership, highlighted by the Green Digital Shipping Corridor agreement signed on March 25, 2025, to drive decarbonization and technological advancement in the maritime sector.

Vietnam-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Sustainability, Investment, and Trade

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Vietnam and Singapore have upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), focusing on sustainable economic cooperation, legislative collaboration, and emerging sectors like green logistics and clean energy.

Vietnam and Singapore Upgrade Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

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Vietnam and Singapore upgrade their partnership to boost trade, technology, sustainability, and regional security in ASEAN.

Singapore's Maritime Industry: A Guide for Foreign Businesses

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Singapore’s maritime sector drives global trade, offering vast opportunities in shipping, logistics, and maritime tech for foreign investors.

How Singapore is Enhancing Philanthropy Through Policy Reforms

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Singapore has introduced new policies, tax incentives, and donation-matching funds to strengthen charitable giving and nonprofit support.

Breaking Down Singapore’s Work Permit Changes: What’s New for 2025?

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Singapore is changing Work Permit rules in 2025, removing employment caps, raising age limits, and adjusting S Pass salary criteria.

A Guide to Singapore’s Long-Term Visit Pass

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The Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass allows eligible foreigners to stay long-term. Learn about eligibility, costs, and the application process.

How to Setup a Non-Profit Organization in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Investors

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Explore the process of setting up a non-profit in Singapore, covering legal structures, tax benefits, compliance, funding, and visa options.

How to Renew Your Permanent Residency Permit in Singapore: A Guide for Foreigners

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Renew your Singapore PR Re-Entry Permit with this step-by-step guide covering eligibility, documents, fees, and processing time.

The Future of India-Singapore Ties: Collaboration in Green Energy, Technology, and ESG Sectors

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In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India-Singapore ties in renewable energy, semiconductors, urban planning, and ESG governance.

Singapore Budget 2025: What it Means for Businesses

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Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces tax rebates, workforce grants, and AI funding to help businesses cut costs and drive growth.

A Guide to Foreign Worker Levies in Singapore

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Learn about Singapore's foreign worker levies, rates, Dependency Ratio Ceiling, and compliance requirements to optimize workforce costs in 2025.

Tax Identification Numbers in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Investors

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Understanding tax identification numbers in Singapore is crucial for foreign investors managing tax compliance, and business registration.

Understanding Variable Capital Companies in Singapore

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Discover how Variable Capital Companies in Singapore provide fund managers with flexibility, tax advantages, and global recognition.

Amazon Web Services Opens Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore

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AWS has opened its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore, reinforcing the country's position as a global cloud computing and data center hub.

Singapore's Platform Workers Bill: Transforming the Gig Economy in 2025

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Discover how Singapore's Platform Workers Bill transforms the gig economy with enhanced protections, CPF contributions, and workplace benefits.

India Clarifies Tax Treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore

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India’s CBDT has issued clarification stating that investments from Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore before April 1, 2017, retain favorable capital gains tax rates, even if aimed at tax benefits.

Singapore President’s Visit to India 2025: Strengthening Strategic Ties

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Singapore President Tharman’s first India visit highlights healthy bilateral relations between the two countries, with a focus on forging collaboration in emerging sectors.

Revised Tax Incentive Schemes for Funds in Singapore

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Singapore updates its tax incentive schemes for funds in 2025 with new thresholds and conditions for Sections 13O, 13U, 13D, and 13OA.

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