LOFTY metal prices will remain a challenge for Singapore’s construction industry in the foreseeable future after reaching record highs in 2021, according to a new report from multinational consultancy Linesight. In a press statement on Monday (Feb 14), Linesight Singapore director Michael Murphy said he expects building material prices to stay high in 2022 before […]
Read MoreBy Aradhana Aravindan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore could return to a small budget surplus in 2022 as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the government turning its focus to rebuilding public finances and an imminent tax hike after two years of unprecedented spending. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore could return to a small budget […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Singapore is taking steps to ease growing concerns over an imminent increase in taxes, including explainers on social media and in local newspapers over recent weeks to justify the need for the move. From Facebook posts by the finance minister to articles and opinion pieces in the city-state’s main English-language newspaper, Singapore is […]
Read More[SINGAPORE] A package that will be rolled out to cushion the impact of the impending goods and services tax (GST) hike is set to cover about 10 times the extra amount some families will spend each year, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Feb 9). He was addressing people’s concerns that the tax increase […]
Read MoreIndonesia has exceeded Singapore to lead ASEAN in terms of investment in the digital sector, according to Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia has exceeded Singapore to lead ASEAN in terms of investment in the digital sector, according to Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. Speaking at the recent national press day, the official said digitalisation has become […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 February 2022 – Zwipe, a biometric fintech pioneer, conducted a comprehensive consumer investigation in Singapore during Q4 2021 to study 150+ consumers’ payment preferences and feedback on biometric payment cards. Consumers’ feedback on biometric payment cards was extremely positive, indicating a strong demand for biometric payment cards. Below are some interesting facts […]
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