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Enhanced Family Benefits and Retrenchment Support for Employees in Singapore

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Singapore introduces updated Employment Law with improved paternity and shared parental leave, plus financial support for retrenched workers.

Singapore Bans Employer of Record Sponsorship: Key Alternatives for Foreign Businesses

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Understand Singapore’s ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.

Singapore and EU Conclude Digital Trade Agreement

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Discover how the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enhances cross-border digital trade, promotes innovation, and fosters secure data flows.

Australia Approves Renewable Energy Link to Singapore

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Australia’s approval of a renewable energy link to Singapore can reshape Southeast Asia’s energy landscape and boost regional clean energy initiatives.

New Legislative Changes for Corporate Service Providers in Singapore

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Singapore’s new legislative changes aim to enhance corporate transparency and strengthen anti-money laundering measures by regulating corporate service providers and nominee directors.

ASEAN Labor Costs: Minimum Wage and Social Insurance Essentials

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When assessing labor costs in ASEAN, foreign investors should be aware that governments are increasing social protection expenditure in areas such as pensions, health coverage, and welfare assistance.

Why Singapore is a Hub for Tech Startups

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Singapore’s dynamic ecosystem, combining government support, strategic location, top-tier infrastructure, and a skilled workforce, makes it an unparalleled hub for tech startups to thrive globally.

Swiftonomics: Fueling Singapore’s Entertainment Hub Growth

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Swiftonomics is fast-tracking Singapore’s emergence as a leading entertainment hub.

The Allure of Singapore for High-Tech Manufacturing

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Singapore’s strategic location, business-friendly environment, and cutting-edge infrastructure make it a premier hub for high-tech manufacturing in Asia.

Four Decades Strong: Apple Expands Its Singapore Campus

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Apple’s US$250 million investment in its Singapore campus reinforces the city-state’s status as a key tech hub.

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