Singapore
CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
The framework will guide the industry in choosing lower-carbon options.
CLD, Climate Group launch SG’s first market-wide concrete benchmark
The framework will guide the industry in choosing lower-carbon options.
Singapore strengthens digital infra with 10Gbps rollout and quantum-safe network
The city-state is taking its digital lead to the next level, targeting 500,000 homes for 10Gbps broadband by 2028.
Loss-making firms face exclusion from 40% tax rebate
KPMG warns that unprofitable firms will face immediate relief gaps under the new Year of Assessment.
LTA to impose higher fees in 2027 in push to tighten border
From 2027, foreign cars will lose free weekday hours, whilst goods vehicles will pay $30 more monthly.
Singapore pierces South American bloc as MERCOSUR FTA goes live
The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement entered into force on 1 February.
Singapore to ban NRIC banking authentication amidst identity fraud risks
Banks must stop using NRIC numbers for verification by January 2027 under MAS, PDPC rules.
Singapore taps Rwandan carbon credits to offset local taxes
Both governments will jointly review all submissions to ensure compliance with bilateral standards.
Singapore caps postpaid SIMs at 10 to crush "mule" scams
The new limit will apply only to new subscriptions.
Singapore SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
SG launches industrial gov't land sales programme for H1
Goal is to ensure adequate supply of industrial space.
APAC central banks risk misreading inflation due to survey gaps, ADB says
Divergence affects expectation readings.
Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering
The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.
Singapore scam cases fall 21% in first half of 2025
Victims lost about $16.6m (S$21.3m) in total.
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
LKYSPP urges ASEAN to lead with 5G-AI national strategies
5G could add US$130b to Asia-Pacific by 2030, but uneven adoption may widen disparities.
Singapore and India to cooperate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation
Authorities from both countries have signed a letter of intent for the cooperation.
SG gov’t adopts colour-coded price tags for mixed rice
This will increase price transparency and help consumers to make informed choices.
