Other Briefings
Can Singapore’s Stock Exchange Benefit as Chinese Firms Seek Listing Alternatives
As geopolitical tensions continue between the US and China, the Singapore stock exchange could benefit from Chinese firms seeking to hedge political risk.
Taking Advantage of Singapore’s Double Tax Agreement and Free Trade Networks
Singapore has one of the world’s most extensive DTA and FTA networks and why the country attracts businesses from many nuanced industries.
How to Get a Cybersecurity License in Singapore
Cybersecurity vendors in Singapore must apply for a license if they provide certain types of services. We answer FAQs including eligibility for fee reduction.
Singapore Introduces New Incentives to Encourage Greener Ships
Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority has issued new incentives for Singapore-flagged ships that undertake decarbonization efforts.
Corporate Income Tax in Singapore
Singapore’s corporate income tax (CIT) rate of 17 percent is the lowest in ASEAN and has attracted a dynamic investment community of more than 7,000 multinational firms into the country. Read on to learn more.
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 to Deepen Bilateral Relationship with China
Aug. 28 – Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long embarked on a week-long official visit to China earlier this week upon the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. During the visit, China stated its eagerness to review and continue improving its free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In turn, […]
Singapore Increases GDP Forecast
Aug. 9 – The outlook for Singapore’s GDP was revised upwards this past week following greater than expected growth over the first two quarters of this year. The announcement came from Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his televised National Day address to the country. Economic growth was previously projected at a GDP growth […]
Singapore Urges Deeper ASEAN-India Relations
Aug. 2 – Earlier this week, at the inaugural lecture of the ASEAN-India Centre in New Delhi, Singapore’s Foreign Minister K Shanmugam pushed for a deeper relationship between ASEAN and India so as to further expand tourism and business opportunities between the two regions. Specifically, in addition to the services and investment free trade agreement […]
Mauritius to Tighten India Tax Treaty Loophole, Singapore to Benefit
Jul. 26 – Mauritius, long the largest sender of foreign direct investment into India thanks to a loophole in its tax treaty which allows Mauritius-based holding companies to offset capital gains taxes (CGT), is finally looking to close this loophole following pressure from the Indian government. The Indian government has estimated that over US$74 billion […]
