Useful Articles
Singapore Expats has consolidated many useful articles from our editorial team and the Singapore Expats Forum, all of which are very informative and interesting for expatriates and any visitors.
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02 May 2022 - 5 of the Best Places in Asia for Expatriate Life
The last few years have seen a significant uptick in expatriates moving to Asian countries from all over the globe. The region is currently home to...
27 Mar 2022 - 10 tips to plan a successful outdoor event
Outdoor events are a great way to bring a twist to conventional indoor events while taking advantage of nature. However, planning for one may...
01 Sep 2021 - The Best Beaches in Singapore
When one thinks of a relaxing beach vacation in a tropical climate, Bali, Da Nang or Boracay are destinations that instantly spring to mind. Seldom...
26 May 2021 - A Complete Guide To Moving To Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Vietnam has become a popular destination for professionals and digital nomads...
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...
28 Apr 2020 - Six great books for students to read while on quarantine
The quarantine gives us plenty of time to enlighten ourselves by a variety of means, and reading is one of the most predominant aspects to enrich...
28 Jan 2020 - 4 Vacation Options Which are Perfect for All the Family
All families are different, which means that your preferred type of vacation might not be the same as someone else’s. That doesn’t mean...
19 Jan 2020 - Slingers offer interesting spectacle for basketball fans
Basketball has become one of the most popular sports on the planet due to the popularity of the NBA. It’s not just in the United States where...
10 Dec 2019 - 5 Top Trips to Take From Singapore
If you have recently moved to Singapore as an ex-pat, you may be overwhelmed by the colorful sights and places to explore in this small but...
23 Nov 2019 - Booking a 2020 Vacation: A Guide
It’s time to start thinking about booking your 2020 vacation. As you know, the earlier you plan and book your tickets, the more money you...
15 Nov 2019 - Luxury Travel Tips When Going On Holiday
Contrary to popular belief, traveling in luxury doesn’t always mean breaking the bank. There are actually a lot of strategies that can...
29 Oct 2019 - The Show Must Go On: Live Entertainment to Look Forward to in Singapore
If you have lived in Singapore for even just a few months, then you probably already know that the country is no slob when it comes to art, music,...
22 Aug 2019 - 4 Life-Changing Trips to Add onto Your Bucket List
Traveling to various corners of the globe can help you to embrace different activities, explore new sights, and develop a more open mind. If you...
03 Jun 2019 - The Similarities Between Football and Other Sports
If you are a Steelers fan, it is likely that American football is on the list of your top sports and that you support your favorite team devoutly....
17 Apr 2019 - Easter Traditions Around the World
After Christmas, Easter is the next most widely celebrated Christian holiday in Singapore. With promises of chocolate and fun egg hunts, it’s...
17 Feb 2019 - The Most Luxurious Ways to Travel
Traveling does not just have to be a stepping stone from A to B. If you believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, then you...
15 Nov 2018 - Best Airline Credit Cards 2018
You know how people always say that the more you travel, the more you understand yourself? And while you do love travelling, practicalities of life...
19 May 2018 - Holiday Options for Ex-Pats
When you move to a stunning location like Singapore, you probably feel like you’re on a permanent vacation! Living in a new country is a...
17 Jan 2018 - Water Sports in Singapore
On this sun bleached island, nearly every day is a perfect day to head down to the beach. Home to 26 different swimming complexes, not counting the...
25 Sep 2017 - Legends of the Mid-autumn Festival
As one of the most prominent festivals in the Chinese cultural calendar, it’s only fitting that the Mid-autumn Festival should have a tale...
Wednesday - Netflix series - Certification rating
I wanted to check if the Netflix series Wednesday is appropriate for kids. Found some interesting insights, how different countries rate it.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13443470/parentalguide
Argentina:13 Australia:M (self-applied) Brazil:16 Canada:TV-14 (self-applied) Ecuador:13+ .....
Posted in General Discussions
Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website
Hi, both ways doesn't work for me. I still can apply PR again without mentioned that still got existing applications... etc etc and when i make a declaration for medisave, it shows that only PR can etc etc...
I felt so sad. Most probably rejected is 99%
Results still haven't .....
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore
Re: Questions on moving to Singapore as a German
Hello everyone,
My company offered me a possibility to move to Singapore for a project(1-1.5year), and my company has offered me a 80% bonus on top German salary. But I need advice on taxes, housing and daily expenses:
1. Taxes: any tips .....
Posted in Relocating, Moving to Singapore