European Union (EU)-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA) The European Union (EU) and Singapore have recently signed a landmark agreement. The EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) signifies the shared conviction of both parties that open and global rules-based trade is the path to growth and prosperity. The FTA has finally come into force 2 days ago,…
3E Accounting Cheque Donation Presentation to SAF Care Fund 3E Accounting Founder Lawrence Chai has presented a cheque donation of $5,000 to the SAF Care Fund. The Fund provides additional financial support to SAF servicemen who are severely disabled due to military service and require long term care and support. An active champion of NS…
The Asian Nation Sits Among the Elite European States for Being a Competitive Place for Talent Reaching the top ten of a world ranking is no joke for an Asian nation. But it seems that Singapore has proven it is possible. The IMD World Talent has ranked Singapore to be among the top ten most…
Singapore Will Be Joining China and the US in Becoming a Global AI Powerhouse Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the way business works in Asia and the world. Singapore’s strategy to deploy AI as part of its smart city transformation will pave the way. Singapore is in the works of developing…
Singapore SMEs Are Flourishing but Not Beyond Regional Waters Singapore is a land of abundance. Maybe that rings true to foreign corporations and foreign professionals. With low tax and excellent governance, the island nation becomes the top choice for businesses to spread their wings into the Asian market. But, what’s with the local SMEs? They…
Internationalisation is Full of Challenges and at Every Problem There Will Be Opportunities Internationalisation – the buzzword trending in the business world. The term itself describes an expansive state of mind. Moreover, most governments in the world are supportive of business entities wanting to head into international waters. However, more and more business find it…
New Fintech Funding Plans in Singapore to Extend Beyond 2020 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is extending new Fintech funding plans, after achieving positive results in the initial phases. MAS’s New Plans to Include Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence AI As the first round of Fintech initiatives comes to an end after five…
SAC-ISCA Dialogue with Minister Indranee Rajah 3E Accounting Founder Lawrence Chai was invited by the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) to the Dialogue with Accountancy Sector on Impact of Global Developments on Singapore, hosted by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) at ISCA House on Cecil Street. Impact of Global Developments on Singapore 3E Accounting…
A Company’s Financial Health – The Criteria to Measure Its Success Measuring a Company’s Success Based on Four Main Criteria A company’s financial health can be indicated by a lot of factors. However, there are four main criteria which are the best measure of success. Investors are always on the lookout for one key…
Dear Valued Customers, Welcome to our E-Newsletter November 2019 Singapore is now the World’s Most Competitive Economy and Smartest City. Coming up tops in global rankings once again highlights Singapore’s competitiveness and readiness as a global economic hub, while benchmarking the city-state as the most favourable destination in the world to do business. Singapore…
Singapore Signed Agreements With the United States and China (Top 2 Trading Partners) Despite its small physical size, Singapore sits astride the strategic route between the Malacca Straits and the South China Sea. Singapore is not only an important economic powerhouse in the world, but also a bellwether for economic confidence. As a trade-reliant country,…
Singapore Retains World Bank Ranking, Coming in Second Place Behind New Zealand Singapore in 2nd place and still going strong in its World Bank ranking as the second easiest place in the world to conduct business. The city-state held strong to its ranking even with the tougher conditions fraught with tensions in trade. India and…