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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...
11 Feb 2021 - Guide to Singapore's Visas for Travelers to the Lion City
So, you’ve finally decided to take the jump and visit Singapore. You buy your flight tickets, book your hotel, and start searching for...
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...
25 Jan 2021 - Top Health-Conscious Restaurants in Singapore and Why You Need to Try Them
“Over and over again, international studies have found that people are becoming more aware of the nutritional value of what they put into...
23 Jan 2021 - Singapore's Raw Food Revolution
Following in the footsteps of countries such as the UK, US and Australia, Singapore is experiencing its own raw food revolution, with an increasing...
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...
20 Jan 2021 - How to Find Your Best College
Anyone looking to go to college in the U.S. has a pretty large task ahead of them. In fact, there are more than 4000 colleges and universities in...
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...
29 Dec 2020 - Looking to Stock Up on Healthy Produce? Check Out these Singapore Health Food Stores
Our dietary habits are continually changing. As we learn more about nutrition, more and more of us opt for healthier food options. For example, in...
15 Dec 2020 - What Documents Do You Need to Translate to Travel?
Traveling is, perhaps, one of the best things a person can do in his or her spare time. Going on a trip to another country not only improves mental...
14 Dec 2020 - Advantages of having Retail Space in Singapore
Singapore is one of the easiest places to do business in the world and a breeding ground for entrepreneurs and startups alike. There are equally...
12 Dec 2020 - 4 Best Fitness Centers in Singapore
The quality of a fitness center can make or break a workout. Luckily, in a city as large and diverse as Singapore there are plenty of fitness...
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,...
18 Oct 2020 - Five reasons why you should take a trip to New York
New York: it’s an iconic city that many of us feel like we know so well, even though we may never have been there. That’s because...
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...
21 Sep 2020 - Pros and Cons of Driving in Singapore
While Singapore has one of the highest population densities on Earth, traffic conditions are not as bad as many of the world’s supercities,...
17 Sep 2020 - Things To Consider When Choosing Vacation Rentals For The Family
There are a lot of moving parts to consider when booking a family holiday. Do you want to go abroad, or remain local? Do you prefer to stay at a...
No food (in isolation) can make you fat. It's eating more calories than you burn that will cause weight gain.
Posted in Beauty, Health & Fitness
I've been drinking sugarcane everyday for the past 2 weeks and wondered - would sugarcane make you fat?
Posted in Beauty, Health & Fitness
Re: SC Approval and Timeline Questions
Yes. I applied on 28 Sept 2020. Its been 30months and 3 days. My first application was rejected in 2019 (after 20 months processing time) and I applied again after a year.
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