Mental Health of Employees Is in Dire Need of Support, Post Pandemic Among the critical parts of having to be at work is having stable mental health. Stress is useful when an individual uses it to drive for improved work performance. Acknowledged stress is partly knowing that you are aware of it and that you…
New Businesses Are Still Being Set Up Despite the Pandemic Singapore has a remarkable ability to thrive as a business hub, and this year was no different. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, new businesses were continuously established throughout the year. It’s Business as Usual The Covid-19 pandemic may have put a halt to many businesses,…
Singapore Among the 15 Countries That Signed the World’s Largest Trade Pact Singapore was among the 15 countries to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade pact. The signing took place on 15 November 2020. This was a momentous move and one that is likely to spur the economy as it…
The Only Asian Nation in IMD’s Top Ten List Singapore is ranked 9th in the world for the most competitive places for talent worldwide for 2020. It is the only country Asian in IMD’s Top Ten list. However, there is a possibility the future ranking of the country could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
WIC is Required Throughout Exemption Period Singapore employers must get Work Injury Compensation (WIC) Insurance for all their employees unless otherwise exempted from doing so. This is a requirement under WICA 2019. While most employers in Singapore do have sufficient WIC insurance coverage, many do not. Some employers don’t renew or buy the required insurance…
Flexible Wages Are More Rational Than Retrenchments Hard times in business will naturally result in a shortage of funds. Thus, it is a phenomenon that no one wants to be part of. No matter if it is the lowest grade officer nor the business owner. Being struck with little business income may ultimately result in…
IRAS is Making It Easier for Smaller Companies to File Their Taxes The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) is making it easier for smaller companies to file their taxes this year. How Filing Taxes Will Be Easier Smaller companies can use a simplified version of the tax form called Form C-S (Lite). This…
Proposed Law May Help Singapore’s Small Firms That Have Been Affected by the Pandemic A new law in Singapore may help small firms by allowing them to renegotiate deals and exit contracts without penalties, depending on the situation. This is because the business landscape has completely changed this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The…
Plans in Place to Strengthen the Laws That Regulate Virtual Payment Service Providers Singapore will be stepping up its measures against terrorist financing and money laundering. Changes to the law will strengthen regulations on virtual payment service providers. The Bill will improve the current regulatory framework that is in place for (Virtual Asset Service Providers…
Skies Reopened With Hong Kong – Singapore Travel Bubble In the COVID-19 next normal, ‘travel bubble’ and ‘travel corridor’ are the new buzzwords. More and more countries have started to join in the talks of making pacts and establishing travel bubbles. For Hong Kong and Singapore, these plans are about to become a reality, and…
