SINGAPORE EXPATS FORUM
Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

Have you tried the new Beta version of Yahoo Messenger ? It has vastly improved audio capability - clarity as good as Skype - making it the best single solution. It also have 3 or more way conferencing - so you can see and hear each other at the same time. AN absolutely terrific solution. Crashes so...

Hi, my parents are visiting us in Singapore - and will stay for 6 months or more. I have advised them to buy travel insurance in India before they come. They will take Tata AIG Travel Guard (link below). http://www.deccan.net/tata-aig.html I want to know if this policy will cover outpatient (doctor ...

MSN and Yahoo Messengers are great for Webcamming. I use it all the time. Complement it with audio on Skype. The quality of audio conversations on Skype is as good as telephone, certainly better than MSN or Yahoo. With this combination, its almost like doing live video conferencing.

I am considering purchasing a condo when I get my PR. I have some questions on buying property in Singapore: 1. What loan terms can I get - interest rates, terms, EMIs ? 2. What can I get for $800K-$1M ? Can I get a good 3BR condo close to CBD ? 3. What are the one time costs in purchase - registrat...

Filante, you wanted a monthly breakdown of costs. Here is my shot at it. I have been trying to figure this out for myself. I am moving to Singapore in late April. Your 85K should be about 80K after taxes. Assuming 12 month pay (though 13 months, with 1 month bonus in Dec is the norm), you will have ...

Hi. I am relocating to Singapore with my family soon (wife, infant son, and parents). I am looking for a partially furnished 3 bedroom+maid room apartment in a new/well maintained condo. I will prefer one within 10 mins walking distance from MRT stations NS 20 to 27. Condo should have swimming pool ...