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Since May 2014, a total ban of alcohol with closing of night schools and limitation of nightlife areas took effect. The Liquor Control (Supply and Consumption) Bill was subsequently proposed and assented by the President of Singapore. Liquor licence categorisation is regulated by the new Act as follows: Class 1A: Trading Hours 0600hrs to 2359hrs
Singapore is home to a lively craft beer scene with hundreds of craft beer brands imported from around the world and well-represented in the island. Since the mid 2010s, craft beers are more available throughout bars, restaurants and hotels as well as retail outlets from supermarket to independent craft beer stores, both offline and online.
According to a study conducted by The Straits Times and Statista, the 2019 funding round and business growth have made Grain fifth among Singapore's fastest-growing companies. [ 9 ] In 2020, Grain was on the list of LinkedIn Top Startups 2020 reveals 10 young companies that are emerging, or have remained resilient, amid the time of Covid-19.
In 2012, Drizly, an alcohol e-commerce platform, launched its service in Boston allowing liquor stores to offer on-demand delivery. Other alcohol e-commerce platforms include Minibar, Saucey, and Bevz. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Instacart announced that users would be able to add alcohol to their pick-up orders. [26]
Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore is a value added tax (VAT) of 9% levied on import of goods, as well as most supplies of goods and services. Exemptions are given for the sales and leases of residential properties, importation and local supply of investment precious metals and most financial services. [1]
The Customs Department was founded when Singapore was the British Empire's Straits Settlements and later Crown Colony.Established in 1910 under the name Government Monopolies Department, Customs is one of the oldest tax-collecting organisations in modern Singapore to increase the country's state coffers to help fund national programmes.
Auditor-General's Office; Agency overview; Formed: 1867 (): Jurisdiction: Government of Singapore: Motto: To audit and report to the President and Parliament on the proper accounting and use of public resources so as to enhance public accountability and help strengthen the financial governance of the public service.
A mama shop at Buffalo Road in Little India, Singapore. A mama shop or mamak shop (from Tamil மாமா māmā, meaning uncle or elder) is a convenience store or sundry shop in Singapore that is often located under a high-rise apartment block built by the Housing and Development Board (HDB).