Andy Thomas

Lower Electricity and Gas Tariffs Expected in Q1 2025 Due to Reduced Energy Costs 0
- News
- 12/30/2024
Families in 4-room HDB flats to see a 3.4% decrease in their average electricity bills. Electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore are set to decrease in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a reduction in energy costs. The new tariffs, announced by state energy providers on December 30, will take effect from January 1 to
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Completes Historic Close Pass by the Sun 0
- SCIENCE
- 12/27/2024
Spacecraft safely navigates the Sun’s corona in a groundbreaking mission to uncover solar mysteries. NASA confirmed on December 27 that its Parker Solar Probe successfully completed the closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object. The spacecraft, which flew within 6.1 million km of the Sun’s surface on December 24, entered the outer atmosphere
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South-East Asia Attracts Record Investment as Key Sectors Remain in Focus 0
- Business
- 12/27/2024
Manufacturing, real estate, and tourism lead the way for foreign investment, with strong prospects for 2025. South-East Asia has proven itself as a prime destination for global investors, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows hitting a record US$230 billion in 2023, defying global trends. This surge signals strong confidence in the region’s economic potential, especially
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China Enacts New VAT Law to Take Effect in 2026 0
- Business
- 12/26/2024
The law consolidates existing regulations and introduces exemptions for various sectors. On December 25, China approved a new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is set to come into effect on January 1, 2026. This law consolidates previous VAT regulations, including exemptions for certain goods and services, into a single document. VAT, which is the largest
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