8 Cat A EVs in Singapore to consider before the revised rebates for EVs kick in next year, Lifestyle News
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8 Cat A EVs in Singapore to consider before the revised rebates for EVs kick in next year, Lifestyle News

Lifestyle The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that it will be revising the rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) in Singapore starting from January 2026. From Jan 1, cars falling under the current Band A1 of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES), which are mostly EVs, will see their rebate reduced from $25,000 to $22,500. In addition, the Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Initiative (EEAI) will also be revised. The initiative currently offers a rebate of up to 45 per cent off the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) from an EV, capped at a maximum of $15,000. This cap will be reduced to a maximum of $7,500 from Jan 1 onwards as well. In sum, this means that the total amount of rebates that EVs can enjoy will effectively be reduced from a maximum of $45,000 currently to $30,000 come next...
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Made in Singapore: Fashion, F&B and hospitality brands going global
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Made in Singapore: Fashion, F&B and hospitality brands going global

Lifestyle Singapore may be small, but our lifestyle brands are anything but. Over the decades, a rising class of entrepreneurial visionaries have gone from humble beginnings to regional domination, and in some cases, global fame. Think TWG Tea at the Ritz Paris or K-pop girl groups Blackpink and Itzy wearing Charles & Keith. Whether it’s peddling tea blends in plush salons or pushing next-level luxury suites and villas in far-flung locations, these are just some examples of Singapore-born businesses quietly shaping global tastes while staying true to their roots. And in the process, they’re showing the world what Brand Singapore really means: Innovation, consistent quality, resilience, and enduring style.Lifestyle FIT CHECK: THE SINGAPORE LOOKBOOKSingapore’s fashion...
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HK to strengthen ties with Singapore and Asean: Yau
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HK to strengthen ties with Singapore and Asean: Yau

Business Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau on Monday highlighted the deepening partnership between Hong Kong and Singapore. During his visit to the city-state, he met political and business leaders to forge closer ties. Speaking at a celebration dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Singapore, Yau said this year holds special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the ETO in Singapore -- a milestone that underscores the enduring and robust partnership with the Garden City, and also the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Yau emphasised Asean’s growing economic influence, noting that it is now the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc and Hong Kong’s second-largest trading partner. He stressed the importance of economic collaboration, particularly in times of global instability and trade uncertainty, and...
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