Why is S’pore so determined to raise GST? It’s the best way to tax the rich amid inflation
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. On the face of it, raising consumption taxes when global inflation ...
Tag: Singapore affairs
About 1.5M S’poreans to receive up to S$300 cash in August on top of regular GST-V Cash
Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong announced today (June 21) that about 1.5 million Singaporeans will receive up to S$300 cash ...
Why most working dads in S’pore aren’t utilising their entitled paternity and childcare leaves
Every year, without fail, some minister or another makes a remark about Singapore’s ageing population — the fact that our ...
A painful but welcome challenge to S’pore as UK lures NUS, NTU graduates with new visa scheme
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Competition for talent in the post-pandemic world is now transcending borders ...
Innovation, regulation, research: What should S’pore agritech startups focus on?
As Singaporeans reel from the recent news that Malaysia will stop its imports of chicken to Singapore, many are wondering ...
Should gig workers get CPF too? Why this is a hot topic for S’pore’s evolving labour landscape
The gig economy is expected to keep growing, as Singaporeans start to embrace flexible work options and opt for freelance ...
Going green: The rise of circular economy and how S’pore bizs are stepping up sustainability
Sustainability, recycling, carbon neutral, and eco-friendly have become such huge buzzwords in recent years. In particular, a survey by YouGov ...
Overcoming recessions and crises: How 65-year-old S’pore biz Metro diversified to stay alive
This sixty-five-year-old business has witnessed most of Singapore’s growth and journeyed with Singaporeans young and old. I can’t remember my ...
Rich despite COVID-19: S’pore’s affluent population up by 137,000 – hits record 1.4M people
While the world has largely been battered by the pandemic-induced crisis, Singapore emerged from the pandemic relatively unscathed. With some ...
S’pore jobs portal FastJobs sees up to 40% increased hiring from various sectors since April
There has been a 15 per cent increase in the total number of recruitment postings on Singapore jobs portal FastJobs, ...
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