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SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026 : 20% INCREASE IN TOBACCO EXCISE TAX, WITH EFFECT FROM 12 FEB 2026

12/02/2026

Singapore BUDGET 2026 : 20% increase in tobacco excise tax, with effect from 12 Feb 2026 Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 6636 3691, +65 9326 2271 or info@lnmsolutions.com! #SGBudget2026 #SingaporeBudget2026 #Budget2026SG #SingaporeUpdates #SGEconomy #SMEsSG #BusinessSG #CorporateSG #EconomicGrowthSG #Tobaccosg #Taxationsg

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SINGDOLLAR COULD CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN AGAINST REGIONAL CURRENCIES IN 2026: OCBC CHIEF ECONOMIST

09/01/2026

Singapore’s economy is strong with 4.8% growth in 2025, exceeding forecasts, and may surpass 3% in 2026 if AI and tourism thrive. Selena Ling of OCBC forecasts a modest increase in the Singapore dollar’s value against regional currencies, benefiting overseas travel for Singaporeans. Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singdollar-could-continue-to-strengthen-against-regional-currencies-in-2026-ocbc-chief-economist?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Singdollar+could+continue+to+strengthen+against+regional+currencies+in+2026%3A+Economist&utm_content=06%2F01%2F2026 Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65… View Article

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SINGAPORE INTEREST RATES MAY BOTTOM OUT BY Q2 2026, SAYS UOB

09/01/2026

Singapore’s interest rates, using Sora, may bottom out by Q2 2026 due to expected US Federal Reserve rate cuts. UOB forecasts Sora to stabilise around 1% before rising to 1.39% by end-2026, ahead of US rates. Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/spore-interest-rates-could-bottom-out-in-second-quarter-of-2026-uob?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=S%E2%80%99pore+interest+rates+could+bottom+out+in+Q2+of+2026%3A+UOB&utm_content=08%2F01%2F2026 Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 6636 3691, +65 9326 2271 or info@lnmsolutions.com!… View Article

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SINGAPORE’S ECONOMIC RESILIENCE CONTINUES DESPITE US TARIFFS IN 2026

09/01/2026

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-may-not-top-its-2025-gdp-surge-but-can-still-defy-blow-from-us-tariffs-in-2026 utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=S%E2%80%99pore+may+not+top+2025+GDP+surge%2C+but+can+still+defy+US+tariff+blow+in+2026&utm_content=05%2F01%2F2026u   Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 6636 3691, +65 9326 2271 or info@lnmsolutions.com! #SingaporeEconomy #GDPGrowth #EconomicOutlook #BusinessNews #MarketUpdate #USTariffs #GlobalTrade #TradeHeadwinds #EconomicResilience #SingaporeGDP #EconomicResilience #GlobalMarkets #AsiaEconomy #SingaporeBusiness #FinanceInsights #EconomicTrends #2026Outlook #corporatesolutions #professionalservices #accountingservices #LNMSolutions

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😎HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026 🎉

01/01/2026

2026, Let’s Begin 😎🎉 As we welcome 2026, we would like to thank our clients, partners, and team for your continued support. Here’s to another year of collaboration, progress, and shared success.✨ 🚀 #Happy2026 #NewYearFreshStart #BusinessGrowth #HappyNewYear #2026Goals #Singapore #corporatesolutions #accountingservices #LNMSolutions

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💜🎄✨MERRY CHRISTMAS💜🎄✨

25/12/2025

Warmest Christmas Wishes & Happy Holidays!🎉 May this festive season bring peace, joy, and success to you and your loved ones. We look forward to another year of fruitful collaboration.💜🎄✨ #SeasonGreetings #MerryChristmas #BusinessGratitude #SingaporeBusiness #CorporateHoliday #CorporateChristmas

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HIGHER CPF MONTHLY SALARY CEILINGS, CPF CONTRIBUTION RATES & OTHER CHANGES FROM 2026

22/12/2025

Higher CPF monthly salary ceilings, CPF contribution rates and other changes from 2026 Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/higher-cpf-monthly-salary-ceilings-cpf-contribution-rates-and-other-changes-from-2026 Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 6636 3691, +65 9326 2271 or info@lnmsolutions.com! #CPF2026 #SingaporeCPF #CPFContribution #SalaryCeiling #RetirementPlanning #SingaporeFinance #HRUpdates #PayrollChanges #FinancialNewsSG #SGUpdates #CorporateLawSG #GovernanceMatters #SingaporeBusiness #RegulatoryUpdate #corporatesolutions #accountingservices #LNMSolutions

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AMENDMENTS TO COMPANIES ACT Passed on 5 Nov 2025!

24/11/2025

Amendments to the Companies Act was passed to strengthen the regulatory framework for companies, including increasing safeguards against the misuse of companies for unlawful purposes, protecting shareholders’ interests, lowering regulatory burden on companies, and promoting greater personal accountability for public accountants in the auditing profession. One of the changes requires the public accountant who is… View Article

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AskST : ’What do I have to pay GST on after coming back from a holiday?‘

24/11/2025

When travelling as an individual, please note that:GST is payable if the value of the item exceeds the relief amount granted. -Relief amount = S$500 if away >= 48 hours -Relief amount = S$100 if away < 48 hours Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/askst-what-do-i-have-to-pay-gst-on-after-coming-back-from-a-holiday Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 6636 3691, +65 9326… View Article

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Projected Doubling Of S’pore GDP By 2040 Could See S$ On A Par With USD, STI Hit 10,000 : DBS

03/11/2025

DBS expects Singapore’s real GDP to grow 2.3 per cent a year through 2040. Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/projected-doubling-of-spore-gdp-by-2040-could-see-s-on-a-par-with-us-dollar-sti-hit-10000-dbs?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Projected+doubling+of+S%E2%80%99pore+GDP+by+2040+could+see+S%24+on+a+par+with+US+dollar%3A+DBS&utm_content=22%2F10%2F2025 Feel free to contact us for professional advice at +65 66363691, +65 9326 2271 or info@lnmsolutions.com! #SingaporeEconomy #EconomicOutlook #GDPGrowth #FutureOfFinance #Singapore2040 #SingaporeDollar #ForexMarket #CurrencyStrength #USDSGD #ExchangeRate #corporatesolutions #accountingservices #LNMSolutions

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