News Blog for SMEs

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will now by the regulatory authority for futures trading. (…)

The new institute aims to raise service standards in Singapore and encourage businesses to be more service-oriented. (…)

A 20% hike in development charges will be implemented immediately on all developments which have not secured provisional permission of as July 18. (…)

Applications for the third tranche of the Loan Insurance Scheme opens next month.
The loan insurance enables SMEs to secure loans easier by insuring them against default. (…)

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is providing up to 70% funding for financial training programmes and related assessment fees. (…)

How do you distinguish credible dating agencies from seedy ones? Look out for the SDU Trust Mark. (…)

The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has set up the Water Efficient Fund. Businesses can tap into this fund to implement measures which lead to water conservation. (…)

The Optometrists and Opticians Bill was passed into law on Tuesday. Optometrists and opticians must now be registered with the Health Ministry before they can practice. (…)

Key exports slowed by 1.2% in June due to the slowdown in electronic exports. The overall trade projections for 2007 have been revised down from 5%-7% from the earlier forecast of 8%-10%. (…)

A new law has been introduced into Parliament. If passed, unlicensed security agencies can be fined up to S$50,000. Currently, the fine for operating without a licenses is S$10,000. (…)