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27 May 2023 - 9 Important Qualities to Look for in a Domestic Helper
Hiring a domestic helper has long been a common practice for larger Singaporean households. But with the increasing cost of labour and wider...
25 May 2023 - Essential Home Maintenance Actions to Safeguard Your Family
Maintain the Window Wells or Face Unpleasant Surprises The window wells of your home are the unsung heroes that prevent water damage during...
18 May 2023 - Why You Should Choose a SIM-Only Plan in Singapore?
In contrast to the bundled or contract plans typically offered by mobile telco providers, SIM-only plans only provide a SIM card and phone number,...
04 May 2023 - Meiko Tailor
There are a few things that a self-respecting individual should be looking to invest in at a certain age: real estate, high-performing stocks and...
30 Apr 2023 - Family Offices: All You Need to Know
Asia is one of the biggest business hubs in the world. Its landscape is constantly changing and more people are getting rich. The demand for wealth...
27 Apr 2023 - Raising Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Rates
1. The Government announced today increases in the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market. The...
29 Mar 2023 - Why Investing in a Luxury Condominium in Singapore is a Popular Investment Choice
Luxury condominiums have become the most sought-after properties in Singapore. If you are keen to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle, investing in any of...
15 Mar 2023 - Why a Luxury Condominium in Singapore is a Great Investment Opportunity
The Singapore property market is one of the most stable in the world and has been for many years. In 2011, it was ranked as one of the top three...
10 Mar 2023 - Renting a Property in Singapore
Finding the right rental house with your budget can be a challenging task, but here are some tips that may help: Determine your budget Before you...
08 Mar 2023 - Why every expat needs an emergency fund
Being an expat abroad definitely has its share of surprises, so it's handy to have an emergency fund to lean on when the unexpected happens!...
07 Mar 2023 - Why is Sentosa Cove a desirable place to live and invest in?
Sentosa Island is not only home to a suite of entertainment venues, but also an upscale home to condominiums and landed houses. During Covid19...
28 Feb 2023 - 5 Resume Design No-No's and What to Do Instead
Your resume is your calling card, the first impression you make on potential employers, and the deciding factor as to whether you make it to the...
19 Feb 2023 - Tips on Choosing a Home Mover in Singapore
Moving to a new home is one of the significant milestones in life. However, the whole process of moving can be overwhelming. Moving your belongings...
07 Feb 2023 - 9 Things That Make the IB Programme Different from Other Academic Programs
The Swiss-based International Baccalaureate’s (IB) International Baccalaureate Programme (IB Programme) has been widely touted as one of the...
27 Jan 2023 - Start Real Estate Investing Early for Good Potential Upside
Investing in real estate is one of the best ways to build wealth. In your 20s to 30s, you have a massive advantage over everyone else. You should...
03 Jan 2023 - 3 Signs You're Ready to Enter the Dating Pool Again
For the young and single, there’s a general perception that dating is a natural part of daily life. If you have ever gone out on a date, you...
01 Dec 2022 - 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a Biotech Startup in Singapore
From almost having no share in the economy two decades ago, biotech and pharmaceutical firms now account for about 5% of Singapore’s...
12 Nov 2022 - Why an event emcee is a key to a successful event?
Let's be honest: we've all been to corporate events (conferences), meetings, and/or presentations at one time or another. Usually, we're there out...
13 Sep 2022 - Your Guide to Living and Working in Singapore
Singapore, a leading global city of talent and enterprise, provides a plethora of investment and trade opportunities. Singapore is also regarded as...
31 Aug 2022 - The Biggest Challenges Expats Face in Singapore
Despite being one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in, Singapore remains popular with expats. Why? Its central location in...
Re: Chance of Singapore Citizenship
As mentioned by others, chances of SC for you are fairly low. However, even if you cannot keep extending your REP, you should be able to come back to Singapore as spouse of SC (on LTVP). If your HDB is jointly owned (vs you as an essential occupier) and in the event that your REP is lost (if you .....
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
1. You are married for a VERY short time - this is likely the main reason for the rejection. Also she is from Vietnam, you are Bangladeshi living here from the 90s. It may look much like a marriage of convenience.
2. Your salary is low - the gov considers if your salary is good enough for 2 .....
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
If anyone is “angry” about how the better offs live… that’s the kind of small mindedness that is keeping ‘em poor.
It’s called crab mentality in the .....
Posted in General Discussions