Singapore to restrict tax exemption for start-ups, small firms
THE government will, from the year of assessment 2020, restrict the tax exemption for smaller firms and startups, noting that while the existing tax schemes lower costs for such companies, they do...
New R&D programmes for aviation, maritime industries; expansion of robotics scheme
THE government will launch an Aviation Transformation Programme (ATP), and a Maritime Transformation Programme (MTP) this year, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday.
Singapore Budget 2018: Singapore to pilot innovation platform
THE government plans to pilot an Open Innovation Platform (OIP), a virtual crowdsourcing platform, where companies can list specific challenges that can be addressed by digital solutions, Finance...
Singapore Budget 2018: ITMs to take a more "cluster-based" approach
THE Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) will be developed further by taking a "cluster-based approach", aimed at creating synergies and strengthen linkages across multiple industries, Finance...
Singapore Budget 2018: Singapore to boost corporate income tax rebate, to cost S$475m over 2yrs
THE government plans to raise the corporate income tax (CIT) rebate to 40 per cent of tax payable, capped at S$15,000, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday. This is for the year of...
Singapore Budget 2018: Singapore to build innovative economy, improve urban sustainability
THE Singapore Budget will build on its strong position as a well-connected country in four areas, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday.
MAS sets out e-payment guidelines for banks, consumers
MAJOR retail banks offering mobile payments options here will effectively have about six months to ensure proper notification of e-payment transactions by their customers, as the regulator moves...
Fresh guidelines ahead on consumer rights with e-payments
CONSUMERS and small businesses wary of e-payments due to fears of unauthorised transactions through their bank accounts can soon be assured of no liability as long as they keep the account details...
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