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Singapore tightens re-entry rules for PRs starting December 2025

Singapore tightens re-entry rules for PRs starting December 2025 From Dec. 1, 2025, individuals holding Singapore permanent residency (PR) will face stricter travel and residency rules because the government will implement a 180-day deadline for renewing or applying for a re-entry permit (REP) while abroad.   Under the new regulations, PRs outside Singapore without a […]

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Singapore ranks as the top global destination for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation

Singapore ranks as the top global destination for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation Singapore has been ranked as the world’s top destination for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation, outpacing the United Kingdom and Switzerland, according to HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2025.   The report revealed that 15% of global entrepreneurs chose Singapore as their primary destination

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A new business grant is now available for SMEs in Singapore affected by U.S. tariffs

A new business grant is now available for SMEs in Singapore affected by U.S. tariffs Local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by new U.S. tariffs can now apply for a government grant of up to S$100,000 to offset costs caused by supply chain disruptions.   The Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt), launched on October 7

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New work permit changes in Singapore

Singapore introduced new changes to work permits Singapore has introduced new work permit rules in 2025 that tighten hiring conditions for foreign workers, raising salary floors and implementing stricter compliance requirements for employers.   The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the changes aim to prioritize local hires while still allowing companies access to skilled global

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Singapore and Uzbekistan expand business ties to support SME growth

Singapore companies to receive funding support as part of Budget 2025 Uzbekistan cooperates with Singapore, one of the world’s leading business hubs, to strengthen the SME sector. The two countries are working together on a series of strategic initiatives, ranging from digital transformation and startup incubation to green economy practices and water conservation.   On

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Singapore emerges as a top choice for global business travelers

Singapore tops Asia-Pacific as the least corrupt country, ranking 3rd globally As a dynamic hub for global business, Singapore is seeing a surge in corporate travel and foreign investment from entrepreneurs worldwide. Recent reports highlight that the country became a top choice for nearly 90% of global business owners and professionals.   According to a

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Changi Airport to raise fees for travelers and airlines

ANEXT Bank and Schroders will offer investment opportunities for MSMEs Singapore’s Changi Airport will increase fees for passengers and airlines over the next several years to fund a substantial S$3 billion improvement project to modernize the airport and enhance its capacity to meet rising travel demand.   The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and

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Indonesia grants visa-free entry to Singapore PRs

Singapore ranks 4th in the Global Innovation Index Indonesia unveiled a new visa-free policy for Singapore permanent resident (PR) holders, allowing them to visit the nearby islands of Batam, Bintan and the Karimun Regency for up to four days. The move, aimed at boosting tourism and investment in these regional economic zones, is part of

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Singapore will construct a new Terminal at Changi Airport

Revolut launches Business Platform in Singapore Singapore will expand Changi Airport by constructing a new Terminal 5 (T5), stated to begin in the first half of 2025. The project will increase the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity by 50 million, bringing its total capacity to 140 million passengers annually by the mid-2030s. This expansion is

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Singapore lifts 35-year ban on cats in public housing

Changi Airport launches passport-less immigration Singapore lifts a 35-year ban on keeping cats in public housing. The new regulations, which will come into effect in September 2024, will allow HDB residents to legally keep up to two cats per household, reversing a prohibition that has been in place since 1989.   The decision marks a

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