Dear Valued Clients, Welcome to our E-Newsletter January 2019 As 2018 draws to an end, it is time for us to reflect on past learning, while looking at the future with renewed hope. With a sense of satisfaction, we can look back in 2018 that, in many respects, has been challenging, but positive. 3E…
Should SME Business Consumers switch from SP Group to Open Electricity Market Retailers? There is an ongoing debate on whether SME business consumers should be switching from SP Group to open electricity market retailers. At present, all businesses that have a minimum consumption of two thousand kilowatts or pay at least 400 USD as their…
New PayNow for Business in Singapore Can Emerge as a Game-Changer as it Will Facilitate Cashless and Speedy Transactions PayNow for business is now available to the retail customers of 9 participating Singaporean banks. The peer-to-peer fund transfer service is now present in the following banks in Singapore: UOB Standard Chartered Bank Maybank Industrial and…
Singapore Factory Output Raised by Surprising 7.6% in November November saw a surprising surge of 7.6% by Singapore’s factory output, despite the slowdown in the manufacturing sector. However, analysts say that this trend is unlikely to continue. Some analysts are predicting that 2019 will be worse for the manufacturing sector. Singapore’s factory output performance surprised…
Recommendations for Basic Wage Increase and Mandatory Bonus Landscape Maintenance for Workers Accepted by Singapore’s Government Singapore’s government has accepted the recommendations which have been put forth about basic wage increases and a mandatory bonus landscape for maintenance workers. These recommendations were made by the Tripartite Cluster for Landscape Industry (TCL) and will be in…
Questions About Making LPA and Will for Single People You Might Have Asked Is drafting an LPA and will for single people even possible? Of course, it is. In this article, we will answer your apprehensions to convince and encourage you in planning your estate. Normally, people would ask these questions: Who will bequeath your…
Making a Will for LGBT Individuals Has Legal Complexities Due to the lack of a legal framework, the life of the LGBT couples in Singapore has been harder in all aspects. Despite Singapore accepting same-sex relationships, the country’s law still does not recognize marriage among these couples. The statute also does not permit them to…
Foreign-Born Children Aged 12 and Below Must Undergo New Vaccination from 1 Feb 2019 The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore will be implementing a new requirement for all foreign-born children. Beginning 1 February 2019, all foreign-born children aged 12-years and below must be vaccinated for diphtheria and measles with the Health Promotion Board (HPB) before…
LPA and Will Writing for Divorce: Identifying the Differences Will writing for divorce is totally distinct from drafting an LPA. The latter comes into effect when a person loses their mental capacity, however, ceases when the same person dies. On the other hand, a Testament or a Will comes into effect after the concerned person…
Operate Your Own Home Sewing Business in Singapore with the Right Information If you have been dreaming of making money out of a sewing business, then you are wise to be reading about it. First of all, sewing is an important skill to learn and it can be applied to almost anything. Whether it is…
Is Computer Repair Service a Successful Business Model in Singapore? Computer issues happen and people cannot predict when they come. With more people owning computers, problems like setting up to crashes, software issues, and network challenges are common these days. This is exactly why with computer repair service, you could have a successful business. Although,…
Find Out How to Start a Stationery Business from Home so You Can Begin Today If you have a knack for designs and know a lot about product trends, then a stationery business is for you. The stationery business is huge since it covers products like professional and personal needs, marketing materials, invitations, and announcements.…