FATCA agreement between US and Singapore entered into force

US President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on 2 February 2026 that a major trade deal had been reached with India. Under the agreement, the US will sharply reduce tariffs on Indian goods. The overall duty on Indian imports, which

The US and El Salvador signed an agreement to promote US investment in El Salvador’s critical minerals sector on 29 January 2026. Signed in Washington, the deal allows US companies to participate across the full critical minerals supply chain

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated the lists of reportable and participating jurisdictions under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), the global framework for the automatic exchange of financial account information for tax

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released two updated e-Tax guides on 30 January 2026: IRAS e-Tax Guide GST: Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) (Fifth Edition) and IRAS e-Tax Guide GST: Renewal of ACAP Status (Sixth

The US state of California is moving quickly to strengthen vehicle emissions standards and expand electric vehicle (EV) incentives, even as the Trump administration dismantles federal environmental protections. This week, state officials,

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice on 29 January 2026 urging tax professionals to prepare for the upcoming filing season. “Tax professionals can play a key role in furthering the IRS’s mission to ensure taxpayers understand