Singapore continues to learn from best practices to top global public administration index Singapore was ranked first globally in the public administration index, according to the Blavatnik Index of Public Administration. The Blavatnik Index of Public Administration framework measurement measures broad areas of public administration such as national delivery, public policy, people and processes, and…
Singapore Emerges As the Leading Tech Startup Funding Hub in Southeast Singapore is poised to take its digital landscape to the next level with AI-cloud funding solutions for supportive enterprises. Led by technology leaders in the field, these solutions will give businesses the advanced tools to finally integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud solutions into…
Upskill Initiatives in Singapore Designed for Carbon Services and Trading Growth Singapore has unveiled a new academy aimed at strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainability and carbon markets. The initiative will upskill approximately 300 professionals in carbon services and trading, providing specialised training in key areas critical to the sector’s growth. …
Singapore Emerges As Regional Leader in Tech Startup Funding In 9M of 2024, Singapore accounted for 62% out of 2.3 billion of the total tech startup funding, dominating Southeast Asia (SEA). Singapore supersedes Jakarta (14%), Bangkok (12%) and Taguig (3%) in the tech startup funding. The rest of the 9% are from the remaining SEA…
Anti-Money Laundering Rules in Singapore Now Have Additional Measures Singapore officials unveiled additional anti-money laundering rules pertaining to inter-agency data sharing, dormant entities and channels closure, and programs to encourage businesses to report suspected activities. After uncovering a massive money laundering network last year, authorities seized over $2.2 billion in assets and imprisoned ten foreigners.…
Singapore & Indonesia to Collaborate on Low-Carbon Power Singapore will be importing more low-carbon electricity in collaboration with Indonesia. In its effort to further strengthen the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy, Singapore has identified Indonesia as a key partner in this green goal. On Thursday, Senior Minister, Mr Teo Chee Hean, announced that Singapore will…
Singapore’s Tax Revenue Up 17% in FY23/24, Thanks to Corporate Income Tax Singapore’s tax revenue rose 17% ($80.3 billion) thanks to Corporate Income Tax (CIT) contributing 36.1% of the total revenue collected. Strong corporate earnings were a large part of this, followed by Individual Income Tax (IT). Other contributors include the Goods and Services Tax…
Singapore Improving Work-Life Conditions as Demands Increase Singapore made the news again as its work-life conditions improved. This time around, the city state is within the top 30 countries with attractive work-life conditions. Within Asia, Singapore is second, trailing behind Japan with enticing work-life conditions. By global ranking, the island city is currently at no.…
Economic Growth Forecast of Singapore in 2024 Gets Range Upgrade Singapore has exceeded its economic growth forecast for 2024, as recently reported. The previous forecast of 1%-3% has been upgraded to 2%-3%, as Singapore expects its manufacturing sector to recover gradually. The Trade and Industry Ministry stressed Singapore’s economic growth forecast by stressing the strategic…
Singapore Surpasses Tokyo and Bangkok As the Premier Asia-Pacific Destination Choice for Business Travellers Singapore has done itself proud by becoming the most visited destination for business travellers last year, surpassing Bangkok and Hong Kong. It also overtook its neighbours Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo to secure this top spot. Other cities in the top 10…