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03 May 2021 - Looking for Scholarships at International School in Singapore? Check Out Global Indian International

The cost of international education in Singapore can be startling, particularly for expatriate families who may not be accustomed to such high...


21 Mar 2021 - Benefits of letting your children play outside

During the holiday season, more so than at any other time during the year, parents are willing to cut their children some slack from their...


12 Mar 2021 - 7 Unusual Tropical Fruits to Try

For expatriates who are new to the sunny island of Singapore, the wide variety of unusual tropical fruits available can be an eye-opener. Not only...


19 Feb 2021 - Personalised Employment Pass vs Singapore Employment Pass 2021

The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a work visa that allows foreign professionals with an opportunity to work in Singapore in certain...


17 Feb 2021 - GIIS East Coast Campus: A Premier Destination for World-Class International Education in Singapore

Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, away from the crowds and clamour of downtown, you’ll find Global Indian International School (GIIS), an...


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...