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Base on what I recall from the newspaper report, the asian girl is currently a understudy researcher from A*Star, and the western male is having an attachment in one of the local university.

Hi,

Most of the standard saving account in Singapore has a minimum deposit of $500. If the average daily balance is less than $500, a $2/mth fee will be imposed. Lastly, if the account is to be closed within 6 months, $20 penalty will be imposed.

Hope this helps.

Cheers..

If your workplace is at CBD area, then you can consider renting a studio apt at River Valley area. A studio apt will be renting at about $3.5/mth, and for a 1-bedroom apt, it will be at about $4200/mth.

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the initial deposit is 1% (cash only) of the price of the condo when you decided to get that place. 4% (cash only) in 2 weeks time to excercise your option to purchase. 5%-15% or more (Cash or CPF) in 8 weeks time to complete the sales. The rest can be loan from the bank. hope this will help you. T...

Hi, I have never joined any of the gathering before. I will like to join you guys tomorrow, if time allows.

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The choice of currencies depend on the individual risks and do they need that currencies... No doubt NZD gives a higher interest, but it has a higher volatility too... If the investors is very conservative and do not require the usage of NZD at all, then it will not be wise to invest in NZD.

The cost of fund for Sing dollar is about 2.5% now... Therefore it is impossible for you to find any accounts in Sing dollars that can give you interest the same as Aussie dollar...

Hi... Sorry that I was not able to turn up for the event... When I was done with my golf, it was about 530pm... Great to know that you guys had a great evening...

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princessuk wrote:Hi am also new and interested in doing things other than talking to the cat that lives on my balcony!

Talking to your cat??? Ha... That's interesting... I enjoy talking to my dogs... Some times, they do seen to understand what I am talking abt... Hee...

Hi, In my opinion, the easiest way should be open an account in Singapore first and then TT the funds in... Pls do not bring traveller's cheque and deposit into your Sg account, cus the cost is the highest and will take abt 4 weeks for the cheque to clear... whereby for TT, the time is abt 3 days on...

Supply over demand... Price sure to shot up...

Alternatively, you can try out Hereen... They have a few shops selling streets wear too...

Hi.. I will like to join you guys on Sun too, but I will be having golf on the same day... If I am able to make it, I will contact Hunbunny...

Cheers...

La grande boucle wrote: This country is after all called "Singapore Pte Ltd."

I agree with you on this.... There are a lot of other aspect abt Singapore that is not "allowed" to be say online, else I might get sue by the gahment...

Hi... You can check out Far East Plaza for it......