Business in Singapore, for founders and for companies coming in. This section covers the grants available to new founders, how a foreign founder sets up a company and why global firms choose Singapore for their regional headquarters. We also look at the August hiring surge, tourist arrivals and their effect on retail and hospitality, and what the Grand Prix means for hospitality budgets. There is also a guide to art advisory services.
F1 hospitality in Singapore has become a precise financial instrument, and corporate teams across Asia now plan for it 12 months in advance. Why the Singapore Grand Prix matters to finance teams The Singapore Grand Prix has evolved from a 3-day event into a week-long engagement for many attendees. It now draws not only sports … Read more
The Singapore Grand Prix is the most concentrated single-weekend revenue event in Singapore’s calendar, and the 2026 edition on 9 to 11 October gives the city’s hospitality and retail sectors another precisely timed opportunity to capture high-value international spending. How the race generates incremental tourism revenue Since its debut in 2008, the Formula 1 Singapore … Read more
Singapore company registration draws thousands of overseas founders each year, yet 1 rule stops most of them on day one: the resident director requirement. What the law actually requires Singapore allows 100% foreign ownership, with no local partner required. That figure surprises many founders who assume they need a local shareholder. Every company in Singapore … Read more
Singapore hiring momentum is accelerating into August, as the latest Ministry of Manpower data confirms the city-state has now recorded 19 consecutive quarters of employment growth, a streak that places it firmly among the most resilient labour markets in Asia. What the numbers say about the mid-year picture Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in … Read more
Art advisory in Singapore has become a serious financial discipline as the city-state recorded a 74% surge in art import values in 2024, reaching nearly USD 1.7 billion and cementing its position as the fifth-largest global art importer. Why Singapore collectors need professional guidance Family offices in Singapore grew by 43% in 2024 compared to … Read more
Local businesses in Singapore are entering a defining policy moment, as the 2026 National Day Rally prepares to translate months of economic signals into firm government commitments on August 23. A rally built on economic urgency The annual National Day Rally is widely regarded as the government’s most significant domestic policy speech, where the prime … Read more
Equity crowdfunding gives Singapore founders a regulated, data-backed route to raise their first million from a broad pool of investors, and the numbers confirm that appetite is growing fast. What equity crowdfunding is and why it matters in Singapore Lending-based and equity-based crowdfunding, which involve offers of securities by companies, are generally referred to as … Read more
Tourist arrivals in Singapore are tracking toward a record 2026 peak, and the economic consequences for businesses in retail and hospitality are already visible in the data. What the arrival numbers show Singapore recorded 4.4 million international arrivals and SGD 8.6 billion in tourism receipts in the first quarter of 2026. That is a strong … Read more
Singapore grants are the most direct lever a first-time founder can pull before raising private capital, and the numbers behind each scheme are more precise than most pitch decks. What makes Singapore grants different from loans Singapore grants are government-administered funds that help early-stage businesses access capital without taking on debt or giving up ownership. … Read more
MAS policy in Singapore operates differently from most central banks, and that difference is now doing real work for investors navigating one of the most uncertain global environments in recent memory. How MAS policy works and why this July matters MAS implements monetary policy by undertaking foreign exchange operations to keep the Singapore dollar nominal … Read more
