December 22, 2023
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December 1, 2023
SG’s Reforms: Lighter School Burden, Work Permit Points System
Singapore Singapore has attracted a large number of elite talents and international students with its excellent business environment and education level. This year, Singapore is launching a reform programme in all aspects of education,
October 20, 2023
China’s Growing Two-Way Investment Seen as “Anchor of Stability”
The China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) was held in Xiamen. At a time when cross-border investment continues to be in the doldrums, China’s steadily growing two-way investment is becoming an important force
October 20, 2023
【SG】Multinationals Will Be Taxed on Income from Offshore Assets
Earlier, the media reported that from 1 January, multinational business entities with no substantive economic activity in Singapore will be taxed on the proceeds of the sale of offshore assets and the receipt of those proceeds
October 13, 2023
Hiring Employees in Hong Kong
An important step after setting up your Hong Kong company is hiring employees. It is important to be aware of the legal formalities involved in the hiring process and to have a clear understanding
October 13, 2023
China Unveils New VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Firms
China’s tax authorities have introduced an additional 5 percent value-added tax (VAT) deduction aimed at advanced manufacturing companies, based on their deductible input VAT for the current tax period. Analysts have projected that this fresh policy could
September 8, 2023
[Police] Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment
Recently, addressing prominent issues in the business environment concerning foreign enterprises, China has issued the “Opinions on Further Optimizing the Environment for Foreign Investment and Increasing Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment.” Multiple government departments
September 8, 2023
Important Notice of Singapore’s EP and SP Qualification Criteria
Starting from September, Singaporean employers will need to offer higher monthly salaries to apply for Employment Passes (EP) for newly hired foreign white-collar employees. Additionally, the construction and manufacturing industries will see a reduction in the
August 11, 2023
[China] Notice on Latest Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners
01 The 15-day visa-free entry policy for Singaporean citizens has been resumed. Singaporean citizens who already have a valid visa to China can continue to use their visas as before. Visa applications that have been submitted and are
August 11, 2023