Useful Articles

23 Nov 2023 - Volunteering and Social Work

Many expatriates who come to Singapore to accompany their spouses, often find themselves at a loss to fill their days in a meaningful way....

08 Nov 2023 - Void Decks: A Place to Celebrate

If you asked any Singaporean to name five contributions Singapore has made to the architecture world, they would undoubtedly list iconic landmarks...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

24 May 2020 - Going Digital in the Time of COVID-19

While the more introverted among us may have long been prepared to live in quasi-isolation, many others have been caught on the back foot when the...

24 Apr 2020 - Impact of COVID-19 on local businesses

As governments around the world race to contain the pandemic, the growing impact of the coronavirus is also beginning to hurt the economy as...

19 Feb 2020 - Amazing cuisines to sink your teeth into

When dining in Singapore—a multicultural city with four main ethnic groups and a large community of foreigners—the rules of etiquette...

25 Sep 2019 - Dealing with Common Household Pests

Living in a tropical garden city, you may encounter more pests in your house than you had before. In cold climates, many insects are less active,...

18 Sep 2019 - Top Five Shopping Destinations in Singapore

Singapore is a metropolis of epic proportions and a great place to live for any expat. It has so much to see and do that if you plan accordingly,...

09 Sep 2019 - Non-tourist places to visit in Singapore

From futuristic Supertrees to the Marina Bay Sands hotel, Singapore’s top attractions rank among the world’s most iconic sights. Some...

30 Jun 2019 - Exploring Singapore on Foot

With a reliable, extensive and efficient public transportation system here in Singapore, many locals are extremely used to relying on the bus or...

12 Jun 2019 - 5 Things You Can Find in SingaporeExpats.com

Are you an expat in Singapore? Here's some great news for you: Everything you need is right within your fingertips. With www.singaporeexpats.com,...