Q. My supplier will be sending me some trade samples before I decide on the quantity to order. The samples are not for sale. Do I need to pay GST for them?
A. Import of trade samples for which the total value is below S$400 is not subject to payment of GST. In addition, no permit is required for their import. Please inform your supplier to indicate the goods as “Trade Samples” in the BL/AWL and invoice.
Q. Do I have to pay duty and GST if my overseas friend sends me gifts via parcel post?
A. GST relief is granted on goods excluding dutiable products imported by post to a total value not exceeding $400. Where the value exceeds $400 or the goods are dutiable such as liquors and cigarettes, the entire sum would be subject to GST and/or duty. Please click here for more information on clearance procedures of postal parcels.
Q. I am thinking of buying 2 bottles of wine from overseas, which will be sent to me by post. How much tax do I have to pay?
A. Wine is dutiable on import. Please click here to see the duty rates. In addition, Goods & Services Tax (GST) is payable at 7% of the sum of duty and value of the wine. Singapore Post will notify the consignee by letter to collect the parcel from the Singapore Post Centre upon arrival of your parcel. The duty and GST will then be collected thereat.
Q. How do I calculate the Customs GST amount imposed on my online purchases? A. The calculation of the Customs GST is based on the Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the item plus all duties payable. Customs GST relief is granted on items (excluding intoxicating liquors and tobacco products) imported by a total value not exceeding S$400.
Where the value exceeds S$400, the entire sum would be subject to Customs GST.
The current Customs GST rate is 7% of CIF.
Total Customs GST Chargeable = 7% on [Cost + Insurance + Freight]
where cost is the total cost of purchase paid to seller / Merchant that includes the item value, domestic shipping, handling charge etc. Insurance is the cost of purchasing optional insurance from vPOST and Freight is vPOST shipping charge for that item.
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The Dragon is regarded as an unpredictable beast and our annual tongue-in-cheek feng shui index sees a big contrast in HSI’s performance over the two halves. Plus, the report offers forecasts for key market sectors, predictions for each of the zodiac signs, a HK property guide and much more.
If you are on facebook, just paste http://bit.ly/rBRzcZ into the “Update Status” and you will see the preview of the link, with the actual domain name.
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will skip five bus stops in the Chinatown area due to road closures for the Lunar New Year Countdown Celebrations on
Lunar New Year Eve, Sunday, 22 January 2012 from 5.00pm to 3.00am the following day.
For commuter’s convenience, they will call at five additional bus stops along the diverted route. Details here
Currently, PUB has 150 water level sensors around Singapore for monitoring of the drainage system. By the end of 2011, there will be 150 sensors. These water level sensors provide data on water levels in the drains and canals, enhancing forecasting capabilities and response time.
The interactive map below shows the water level in selected canals and drains in percentage. The data is updated at an interval of 10 minutes.
An SMS alert system on the rising water level is now open to the public for subscription. This will facilitate more timely updates to the public on potential flash floods.
Messenger is a Windows is a new, trial application that lets you use Facebook without being on www.facebook.com. While you surf the web or use other applications on your computer, you can:
- Chat and message with your friends on Facebook
- See the latest updates from your friends in ticker
- Get quick notifications about what’s going on
To try out the first version of this app, just complete a one-time setup.
Note: Messenger for Windows will automatically install updates.
Welcome to Dell PC Diagnostics powered by PC-Doctor. We’re here to help you diagnose and solve some of the hardware-related performance issues you may be experiencing, including slowdowns, freezes and start-up problems. Dell PC Diagnostics will quickly test specific hardware components of your PC, including its processor (CPU), network components and graphics processor. This test typically takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete, however it may take longer depending on your system configuration. If this is your first time running the diagnostics you may be required to download and install the diagnostic application
The electricity tariff for households will increase by 0.61 cents per kWh or 2.3% to 27.59 cents per kWh for the quarter 1 Jan to 31 Mar 12. Households in 4-room HDB flats will pay, on average, about $2.30 more in monthly electricity bills. Electricity tariffs are reviewed quarterly based on guidelines set by the Energy Market Authority (EMA).
1.Nanyang Primary School
2.Rosyth School
3.Henry Park Primary School
4.Tao Nan School
5.Raffles Girls’ Primary School
6.Anglo-Chinese School Primary & Junior School
7.Singapore Chinese Girls’ School Primary
8.Methodist Girls’ School Primary
9.CHIJ St Nicholas Primary
10.St Hilda’s Primary School
Edupoll’s Top 5 Girl Schools in Singapore ( by prestige ) are:
1.Raffles Girls’ Secondary School ( PSLE cut-off: 265)
2.Nanyang Girls’ High School ( PSLE cut-off: 262)
3.Singapore Chinese Girls’ School ( PSLE cut-off: 254 )
4.Methodist Girls’ School ( PSLE cut-off : 253 )
5.CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School ( PSLE cut-off: 250 )
( above list is in random order and the PSLE cut-off points are indicative only )
SIM Global Education
MDIS Institute
PSB Academy
Kaplan Higher Education Institute
EASB Institute
Raffles Education Corporation
Amity Global Business School
Ngee Ann Adelaide Education Centre
Stansfield College
Marketing Institute of Singapore
Microsoft Standalone System Sweeper Beta, a recovery tool that can help you start an infected PC and perform an offline scan to help identify and remove rootkits and other advanced malware. To get started, please make sure that you have a blank CD, DVD, or USB drive with at least 250 MB of space.
MSDN Forum Assistant and TechNet Forum Assistant offer a convenient way for the forum users to read the forum recent threads and your own threads, it also make it easy to create new threads and search in the forum.
Silverlight 5 (Download) will support the browser versions listed on this system requirements matrix through 10/12/2021, or though the support lifecycle of the underlying browsers, whichever is shorter. As browsers evolve, the support page will be updated to reflect levels of compatibility with newer browser versions.
With a simple click, it puts your actual system under virtual protection on the fly and creates a virtual environment as a copy of the real system, on which you can evaluate applications, watch movies, and perform online activities. It provides higher-level security to computer protection, and greatly improves the efficiency of virtual system.
KB947821 article describes the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7.
You may become unable to install updates from Windows Update, due to inconsistencies in file data or registry data. By installing the System Update Readiness Tool, you can resolve these inconsistencies and you will be able to install updates from Windows Update. After the System Update Readiness Tool is installed, install updates again from Windows Update.
The cumulative update packages for December 2011 contain the latest hotfixes for the Microsoft Office 2010 core suite applications and Microsoft Office 2010 servers.
The 24-hour hotline was set up in 2008 under the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports. It helps those who are seeking social services, jobs, shelter and financial aid but do not know where to turn to.
It is a key thrust of the government’s “No Wrong Door” policy, and should be prepared to handle more cases in light of a looming economic crisis.
Normally, in Excel, to select a column, you will use the shortcut key <Ctrl-Space>.
If it’s not working, you may have Chinese IME installed as it uses the same shortcut key <Ctrl-Space>.
Resolution: Right click on the EN icon on taskbar, Settings, Advanced Key Settings, Select Chinese (Simplified) IME, click “Change Key Sequence”, choose your preference and click OK. Logoff and login your account to reflect the changes.
Yearly statements of account are given to Edusave members.
In addition, parents or account holders can call the Edusave Phone Enquiry System at Tel. 6260 0777 to check the latest balance by following the instructions given over the phone.
Police have noted an increase in the number of bicycle thefts. We would urge you to adopt the following measures to prevent your bicycle from being stolen :
a) Keep your bicycle at home when you are not using it;
b) Lock your bicycle when left unattended, even if it is only for a short while;
c) Secure your bicycle to a permanent structure such as a bicycle rack. All removable bicycle components should preferably be locked or secured;
d) Use a durable lock. You should use a U-lock that provides better security compared to cable locks or use a bicycle lock with an alarm feature;
e) If you need to park your bicycle at a public place, choose one with high human traffic and is well-lit, preferably with CCTV monitoring; and f) Make unique permanent identification marks such as engravings or affix the Bicycle Security Label on the body of your bicycle.
2 The Bicycle Security Label comes with a unique serial number that helps you and Police to identify your bicycle if it is stolen. You are encouraged to approach any Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) with your bicycle to collect a label.
3 If you are keen to play a part in making your estate a safer place to live in, you can participate in the Citizens-On-Patrol (COP) initiative. Please contact your nearest NPC to find out more about the COP initiative. If you have any information relating to a crime or wish to report suspicious person(s) loitering around our neighbourhood, do not hesitate to contact the nearest NPC as well. Dial 999 for urgent Police assistance.
“Consumer Tips for Engaging a Real Estate Salesperson” is CEA‘s first educational brochure that provides introductory information and practical tips to consumers who wish to engage the services of real estate salespersons in property transactions. The guide is part of CEA’s public outreach efforts to equip consumers with essential knowledge that would help them experience a smooth property transaction. Please click here to download the consumer guide.
The purpose of the register is to enable the public to make an informed decision when choosing a salesperson or estate agent by enabling consumers to:
Check whether a real estate agent is a licensed estate agent;
Check whether a person is a registered salesperson;
Know whether a real estate agent or salesperson has been disciplined by the Council within the last three years.
Know whether any awards have been conferred on a real estate agent or salesperson by the Council
36 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS TCM SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PUBLIC FREE CLINIC SOCIETY (“PFCS”)
As outlined in the Book of Rites (“礼记”), Li (“礼”) was beneficial to society because it guided people in recognizing and fulfilling their responsibilities toward others. The ideas of Li (“礼”) became closely associated with human nature, ethics and social order as people integrated Li into their daily lives. Following 5000 years of the Chinese traditional virtue of charity, PFCS has been continuously providing charitable TCM services to groups of sick and needy patients for the past 36 years.
Outpatient Treatment Fees
Consultation Fees : FREE
Registration Fees : $2
Medicines : $1.50 per day
Medical Subsidy : 70% deriving from the selfless donation of kind-hearted donors
The statistics below provide the median rents of HDB flats in various locations with subletting approvals in the said quarter. The median rent indicates that half the units were above the value and half below. Flat owners and prospective tenants may use the median rent as a guide to do their own research before entering into a rental agreement.
The Singapore Real Estate Exchange (SRX) is an electronic network powered by StreetSine Technology. Estate Agencies and salespersons go to SRX to conduct real estate transactions.
StreetSine and market leaders PropNex, HSR, DWG, and OrangeTee opened the Exchange on 15 July 2011 as part of a coordinated industry effort to increase efficiency, productivity, and pricing transparency in the market. SRX quickly expanded its Member Companies to most of the market, including ERA, C&H, ECG, DTZ, Huttons, Savills, and ReMax.
Participating agents market and co-broke Validated ListingsTM and get real-time, instant, and live comparable sales and rental transactions. In addition, these agents leverage the SRX eco-system to manage Listings, Networks, and Transactions. For more information about the functions available on SRX, click on the text boxes below.
In the unlikely event that your device becomes unresponsive, try a force reboot.
Press and hold the power key + volume down key for 10 seconds to perform a force reboot on the device.
Note: Data on your phone will not be deleted.
Note: If your phone displays “AP Fastboot Flash Mode” while powering on, simply press the power key and the device should power-up and function normally.
1. From the Start menu, click All Programs.
2. Click Microsoft Office, click Microsoft Office 2010 Tools, and click Microsoft Clip Organizer
3. On the File menu, click Add Clips to Organizer, and then click From Scanner or Camera.
4. Ensure your scanner device is selected, click Insert
5. On the left pane, click My Collections, click your scanner
6. On the right pane, select the picture and right click, copy
7. Start Word 2010, ctrl+v to paste the picture
8. Select the picture and you may perform simple editing.
Alternatively, create a macro in Word 2010 to automate the scanning.
1. Click View > Macros > View Macros
2. Select Normal.dotm (global template) under “Macros in:”
3. Type ‘InsertFromScanner’ as the name > Create > Paste the following codes:
Sub InsertFromScanner() On Error Resume Next WordBasic.InsertImagerScan End Sub
You may “Customise the Quick Access Toolbar” > More Commands > choose commands from: “Macros” and ADD. Then click “Modify” to select a distinctive icon.
This will give you the “InsertFromScanner” icon with one click from the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT).
If you have OneNote 2010, you also may click “Insert”, “Scanner Printout”.
Or, you may also launch “Windows Fax and Scan” by clicking Start, type wfs.exe
1.Added video extension formats : m1v and m2v
2.Fixed the issue of skipping 10 seconds when playing some mp4 files.
3.Fixed abnormal display issue of txt (*.TXT) subtitle
File Size: 17,25 (MBytes)
Troubleshooting
If you get “no update is found” message,
Extract the downloaded “Mini_FW_114.zip” file, you will have “install.img”
Copy “install.img” file onto your usb thumb drive (root folder)
Ensure the O!Play mini is disconnected from the mains power plug
Videos of entire speeches made by Members of Parliament can now be viewed online at MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia website.
For verbatim records of these speeches, the Singapore Parliament Reports are published on our website and LawNet within a week after the end of proceedings.
Just stare at the nose of this gorgeous clown without blinking your eyes for 30 seconds. Then quickly move your eyes over to the white surface and start blinking continuously.
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Singapore, 5 August 2011
Frequent travellers to Malaysia can now have peace of mind staying connected through their Singapore mobile lines, whether it is to make a phone call, send an SMS or access Internet services.
From today, StarHub Mobile pre-paid customers can enjoy mobile rates almost like a local mobile pre-paid user in Malaysia! This resulted from a special agreement between StarHub and Malaysian mobile service provider U Mobile, to encourage roaming between the two countries. The roaming offer begins now till 31 January 2012.
The roaming special rates are available to all StarHub Mobile pre-paid customers, existing and new. New customers can get a StarHub Mobile pre-paid card from any StarHub Shop or authorised dealer. To enjoy this service, customers simply activate the roaming service by dialing *111# prior to travelling. When in Malaysia, they just need to log on to the U Mobile network. They can receive incoming calls or call back a Singapore phone number from as low as $0.25 per minute. The regular rate is at $0.79 per minute.
Said Ms Joanna Chan, Vice President of Personal Solutions, StarHub: “Malaysia is a top travel destination for the people in Singapore. Just in 2010, as many as 13 million tourists from Singapore visited Malaysia! Come weekend and any public holiday, we will see tens of thousands here crossing the border for the food, shopping, visiting friends or relatives, or for a short get-away from home. And while we are in Malaysia, we all need to stay connected, ideally on the same Singapore mobile number that we are associated with. This roaming offering
provides those who frequently visit Malaysia significant tangible savings for their mobile usage from their Singapore line so that they won’t have to miss a phone call, SMS or email on their trip.”
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Rating agency Fitch on Friday downgraded five euro zone countries, including Italy and Spain, citing their vulnerability to sharp turns in market sentiment amid Europe's debt crisis.
NEW YORK (AFP) - A disappointing quarterly report from Chevron and a lower-than-expected US economic growth report for the fourth quarter kept a lid on US markets on Friday.
TOKYO (AFP) - The president and five other top executives of Japan's biggest mobile phone operator will take pay cuts to apologise for a series of network troubles, NTT DoCoMo said on Friday.
ATHENS/DAVOS (REUTERS) - The European Union and IMF want Greece to push through more budget cuts and implement a series of long-agreed austerity reforms before they agree on a new bailout the country needs to avert bankruptcy, a report obtained by Reuters shows.
SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Friday reported a record operating profit of 5.3 trillion won (S$5.94 billion) in the fourth quarter, thanks largely to booming smartphone sales.
CapitaRetail China Trust's fourth quarter income available for distribution rose 21 per cent up to $15.7 million, lifted by the contributions from its CapitaMall Minzhongleyuan property and higher revenue from its other mall assets.
HELSINKI (AFP) - World-leading mobile phone maker Nokia on Thursday posted deep 2011 losses amid slumping handset sales and as its first Windows-based smartphone, aimed at shoring up its flagging market share, struggled to get off the ground.
NEW YORK (AFP) - US stocks erased early gains on solid earnings reports from Caterpillar and Netflix to end lower Thursday, with some weak economic data and profit taking seeming to drive the selling.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Orders to United States (US) factories for long-lasting manufactured goods increased in December after businesses stepped up spending on machinery and other capital goods.
