Singapore retained its distinction as the most desirable immigration hot spot for the second successive year in a global survey conducted by Gallup. Gallup researchers interviewed nearly 350,000 adults in 148 countries between 2007 and this year to calculate each country’s Potential Net Migration Index (PNMI).
The PNMI is the estimated number of adults who wish [...]
To promote Singapore as the franchise hub of Asia the Franchising & Licensing Association of Singapore (FLA) is taking several initiatives. One such recent measure is the setting up of a new assistance programme, called “Franchise Assist”, to provide help for local franchise companies in market development and manpower training. In conjunction with the annual [...]
Singapore’s Companies Registry steps up efforts to promote robust financial reporting and auditing practices.
The Korean government has doubled the investment requirement for foreigners who wish to set up a business in the Republic of Korea under the D-8 investment visa.
It’s a rosy picture for Singapore’s business tourism sector with the rebound of Singapore’s MICE industry.
The Singapore Accounting Standards Council (ASC) has issued a Statement of Intent on the likelihood of adopting a simplified version of accounting standards for SMEs in Singapore.
The government of Japan has pledged to lower its corporate income tax rate in order to attract more foreign investment to Japanese shores. However, it has a long way way to go before it can begin competing with tax friendly Singapore.