Taxation

Huttons Asia, property agent, law firm sued over 99-1 deal for condo bought by foreigner and student

Mr Zhang Han Ming and his girlfriend Liu Yu Tong purchased their $1.38 million condo at Ki Residences at Brookvale in May 2021.

Smokers to pay more for tobacco products as 20% tax hike kicks in on Feb 12

Smokers will have to pay 20 per cent more for tobacco products from Feb 12.

Tax rebate and enhanced grants for firms to deal with competition, costs

The Government will provide a 40 per cent rebate on corporate income tax to help companies manage cost pressures and stay competitive.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi vows sustainable finance, faster tax cut talks

Japan's prime minister and LDP party leader, Sanae Takaichi, speaks to the media at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, on Feb 8.

K-actor Kim Seon-ho apologises over one-person corporation amid tax avoidance allegations

Kim Seon-ho's agency said he has taken steps to address issues related to how the corporation was operated.

Google co-founder Sergey Brin seeds billionaire political effort amid wealth tax debate

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is donating US$20 million (S$25.2 million) to a new political drive aimed at making housing in California more affordable, amid a wealth tax debate.

Silicon Valley’s social licence is in jeopardy

Elon Musk's behaviour and his Grok AI are giving Silicon Valley's tech elite a bad name, says the writer

Japan party leaders clash over consumption tax in debate ahead of election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's official residence on Jan 19.

Singapore’s Downtown is slowly becoming a place to work, live and play in

The downtown skyline will be further enhanced by the construction of more iconic buildings and luxury towers in the coming years.

Japan PM Takaichi to consider suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pledged to carry out aggressive but responsible fiscal policy, and markets have reacted to speculation on her plans.

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