Other Briefings
IP Considerations for the ICT Industry in Singapore
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP rights in Singapore’s ICT industry.
Singapore’s Rising FinTech Sector
With a high concentration of financial institutions across banking, insurance, and asset management sectors, Singapore offers an exceptional platform for FinTech solutions. Read more in our latest article.
Singapore-Australia FTA: Impact of Recent Updates
In this article, we look at recent updates to the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) and their implications for the trade and investment relations between the two countries.
Singapore Announces New FinTech Fast Track initiative
Singapore has launched a new financial technology (FinTech) Fast Track initiative that provides an expedited patent application-to-grant process for financial technology innovations. Read more in our latest Regulatory Brief.
Singapore’s 2018 Budget: Key Highlights for Businesses
On February 19, Singapore’s finance minister delivered the 2018 budget with a focus on helping businesses in Singapore prepare for future challenges and create new opportunities. In this article, we present key highlights from the budget with important implications for businesses.
Singapore’s Chairmanship: Prospects for ASEAN in 2018
Op/Ed by Dr. Robin Michael Garcia & Enkhzul Orgodol The Philippines had chaired the ASEAN four times since its inception with 2017 being its latest assumption, while Singapore had chaired three times before this year. The chairmanship of the ASEAN is based on a rotating basis with one year allocated for each chairman. With Singapore’s […]
French FDI in ASEAN Part I: Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam
ASEAN continues to be an important FDI destination for European investors. Read more about France’s investments in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam in the first part of our two-part article on French FDI in ASEAN.
Cambodia’s DTAs with Singapore and Thailand Come into Effect
Cambodia’s two new Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) – with Singapore and Thailand – has now come into effect. The two agreements aim to clarify taxation rights and also provide for exemption of tax on certain types of income, lowering barriers to cross-border investment and encouraging bilateral trade.
IP Considerations in Singapore’s Healthcare and Medical Technologies Sector
Underpinned by both rising disposable income and progressively aging population, Singapore offers various business opportunities in healthcare and medical technologies sectors. South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the pre-market IP issues that companies need to consider.
Singapore’s Investment Outlook for 2018
One of the world’s top business destinations, Singapore is consistently ranked as one of the easiest places to do business. Read more about Singapore’s latest FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
