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31 Jan 2021 - Best IBDP School in Singapore - a sneak peek at GIIS' IB Diploma Programme

Global Indian International School (GIIS), the K-12 international school in Singapore, offers IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for its high school...


21 Jan 2021 - Obtaining Permanent Residency (PR) in Singapore during COVID-19

Since the beginning of Covid-19, the Singapore government’s resources have been exerted to contain the spread in the community. This has...


18 Jan 2021 - Key Differences between SafeEntry and TraceTogether

One of the greatest hurdles in beating the coronavirus pandemic is ensuring that the highly contagious virus is contained and that infection...


09 Jan 2021 - Singapore’s Three Reopening Phases

As coronavirus infection numbers continue to skyrocket in countries which have reopened following earlier lockdowns, Singapore’s approach to...


10 Nov 2020 - What Makes GIIS Preschool a Great Choice?

Finding a good preschool in Singapore is a tricky task as there are abundant choices available. Most of us look for a preschool that is nearby,...


13 Oct 2020 - 5 things parents like about GIIS (Primary School)

Global Indian International School, the K-12 school is a preferred choice by more than three thousand students in Singapore. The school’s...


12 Oct 2020 - Advantages of Digital Home Security

No longer content to limit themselves to a padlocked gate and a bolted door, some people are going digital when it comes to home security. Some...


26 Aug 2020 - Understanding HDB (LUP) Lift Upgrading Programme

One of the worries of buyers looking to purchase a house in an older HDB housing estate is that the flats may not have the newest amenities...


19 Aug 2020 - Helping Hawkers Go Digital

Since 19 June, Singapore has made the transition into Phase 2 of its reopening plan where people are once again allowed to resume dining in at...


12 Aug 2020 - Demand for Singapore property during the pandemic

In spite of initial predictions that demand for housing would remain low after the dip in April, sales of new homes, as well as the sale of resale...


05 Aug 2020 - Travel planning in the post-COVID environment

Although travel restrictions around the world are being lifted slowly as countries reopen, many people continue to be wary of travelling during...


22 Jul 2020 - COVID-19 and its impact on the environment

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the reduction in human activity has led to noticeable benefits for the environment. Around the world,...


16 Jul 2020 - Singapore-China Fast Lane and the Safe Travel Pass

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have either restricted or barred visitors from entering the country. Tourism and...


08 Jul 2020 - Advantages of Air Bridges

In order to reduce or limit the risk of coronavirus transmissions by foreign visitors, most countries have either closed their borders or have put...


02 Jul 2020 - How Technology Has Changed Our Lives: Pros We Can Enjoy

Nowadays, the presence of an account in at least one social network, personal website or your own blog is an indicator that a person is socially...


01 Jul 2020 - Helping others get through difficult times

Stories of kind-hearted people setting aside time to volunteer to donate food to families in need, donating their Solidarity Budget funds to...


17 Jun 2020 - Increasing WFH productivity

Depending on who you ask, working from home, commonly referred to by the handy acronym WFH in the Singapore context, is a polarising issue for many...


16 Jun 2020 - Forett at Bukit Timah

Forett at Bukit Timah, an upcoming 633-unit FREEHOLD condominium will be launched for sale in the exclusive residential enclave along Toh Tuck...


12 Jun 2020 - Connecting with Others in Isolation

In challenging times, a sense of community can provide us with much needed support and encouragement. Unfortunately, even though countries around...


09 Jun 2020 - The financial benefits of staying at home

While the coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly affected the way we go about our lives – and kiboshed our daily Starbucks and lunchtime...