Business & Others

Singapore is committed to defending intellectual property rights and has put in place a robust legal framework to protect IP. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is responsible for administering and enforcing IP laws in the country. The IPOS is also responsible for granting patents, trademarks, and other IP rights.

Singapore has emerged as a critical player in international finance and banking. Its strategic location, business-friendly policies, expertise in cross-border transactions, and the banking system of Singapore have all contributed to its position as a regional financial hub

Singapore has earned a reputation as one of the best and easiest places to do business in the world. With its strategic location, easy access to the Asia Pacific region, and welcoming cultural environment, it’s no wonder why multinational companies have chosen Singapore as the location for their Asian headquarters.

The type of legal structure you choose can have significant implications on your personal liability, tax obligations, and the way you run your business. More specifically, your management preferences and a list of other factors dictate the business structure you choose.

To make the most of the opportunities available in Singapore, it is important to understand how to improve networking in business and how to build and maintain a professional network.

As part of efforts to maintain this growth momentum and support more quality startups, ESG Seeds Capital’s investment arm will nominate 13 new venture capital firms (VCs) as co-investment partners under the Startup SG Equity scheme.

Tech.Pass is a new type of work visa designed specifically for foreign technology experts or tech entrepreneurs who want to come to Singapore. Tech.Pass has many advantages, allowing the owner to work in multiple IT companies at the same time or create their own innovative company.

Todayonline.com reports that a Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading platform has boosted its global profile by reportedly paying US$700 million (S$950 million) to secure the naming rights to the Staples Center, an iconic basketball stadium in Los Angeles.

Singapore is home to multi-family offices that look after the wealth of several families and satellite offices of family offices headquartered in other countries

The Copyright Act has introduced a number of changes to reflect technological developments and to provide right holders with more tools to protect and monetise their copyright, as well as to clarify and expand certain educational and fair use exemptions. The key developments introduced are set out in this alert.