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I feel that EP holders, as residents and taxpayers, should at least be extended some preference (e.g., 30%) compared to non-resident foreigners who might have no stake here at all. Just another privilege being eroded for work pass holders over the years - these kind of things usually only heads in ...

CNA: More foreigners may rent instead of buy property in Singapore after doubling of additional buyer’s stamp duty "While the number of transactions by American buyers has picked up in recent years, the number is not large, at 305 in 2022. There were only eight transactions from Norway and 24 from ...

Let's be blunt - this step is basically a big FU to the majority of work pass holders, who are essentially told they're not welcome here long term & 100% relegated to renting. (...say, are we heading for a General Election in 2023?) I reckon this stamp duty will never be reduced. Of course, settling...

The author does have a point on one key subject: Attaining permanent residency / right of abode is completely transparent in HK & based on length of residency. (7 years) It's something you can plan for. SG permanent residency is completely non-transparent & skewed to specific demographics and catego...

TBH, I don't think it was a flinch. The new border restrictions shows real promise for some kind of controlled, semi-viable business travel in the future. (anything to avoid 14-21D hotel Q) Looks like a restricted expansion of the Business Travel Pass . We may retain a presence in Singapore if they...

I am, however, comforted with the idea that 2we have to return to normal at some point- we can’t continue like this for the next decade. I read an apt analogy recently on the COVID pandemic - COVID is more akin to “War on Drugs” than “War on the Axis Powers.". Like the former, COVID never goes away...

It's the way to go now and of course the gahmen is aware. However, I think they want to have a bit of spare confidence when it comes to hospital capacity/IC/oxygen cases. Once they're sure absolutely no issues are expected on that front, they'll pivot to endemic mode. I'll believe it when I see it....

During good times, that's how we scratch that travel itch. Unfortunately it's not an option now. Hopefully, vaccinations will change that soon. The real problem is, noone has any kind of reliable time line for this damn COVID pandemic. Border reopenings could be anywhere within 1-3-5 years (beyond ...

Take it with a grain of salt. Cabin fever & border restrictions are the main issues here & we've had both nonstop for the past 16 months, hence the frustration. Rigid local restrictions are just the icing on the cake. 14 days in a quarantine hotel just isn't meaningful for any kind of recurring trav...

Seconded.

I'm leaving in a couple of months as well, which in retrospect I should have done 3-6 months ago.

Singapore is fantastic & will become so again when borders reopen. But it's a soulless repressive existence being locked in here for years.

Enjoyed the article as well.

Unfortunately demographers never bring good news!

malcontent wrote: ↑

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:05 pm

I could be wrong, but it seems like in the last decade PR has become more geared toward those intended for future citizenry.

Yes, almost exclusively so.

HK taking the lead... 8-) Hong Kong to reduce quarantine for fully vaccinated residents "Hong Kong will shorten hotel quarantine to seven days for fully vaccinated residents travelling from most places, as well as non-residents inoculated against Covid-19, in its most significant move yet to ease on...

SMS must have left US during the Carter administration - maybe he's hoping for a rerun?

smoulder wrote: ↑

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 9:21 am

My understanding is that for individuals who have allergic reactions to mrna vaccines, Sinovac is a better option than nothing at all.

Without a doubt!