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COVID-19: How organizations can protect against cyber risks
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our daily lives and standard business practices. As more organizations and workforces work remotely than ever before, the opportunities for cyber attacks and abuse are heightened. Cyber risk is the second most concerning risk for global commerce, which is not surprising if you think about the increasingly digitized world we …
Fun things to do with kids at home during circuit breaker
With Singapore extending its COVID-19 circuit breakers measures until June 1, families with kids at home might be slowly running out of creative ideas to occupy their kid’s free time. Limited access to the outdoors reduces playdate ideas and options, but here at Pacific Prime Singapore, we have prepared a list of fun things to …
What expats in Singapore need to know about freelancing and self-employment
In 2019, freelancing and self-employment made up for around 8.8 percent of the resident workforce in Singapore. This means that those 211,000 people either ran their own business or traded by themselves. What’s more, these numbers show that it is certainly possible to begin freelancing if you have in-demand skills. It’s a bit trickier for …
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Coronavirus: New social distancing laws and penalties in Singapore
Singapore was one of the first countries to report cases of the coronavirus outside China, but the Lion City is also known for taking strong measures to combat the coronavirus. These include not only implementing travel advisory under the COVID-19 outbreak, such as banning all foreign nationals entering the city-state but also setting rules pertaining …
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Insured events for mother and child in a maternity insurance plan
Planning to give birth in Singapore? Unsure about the costs and events covered under maternity insurance plans? Look no further than this article by Pacific Prime Singapore as we seek to enrich your understanding on the matter, and provide you with some added assurance for a beautiful and happy maternity experience. We will provide an …
Top 5 women’s health issues and how to prevent them
Though men and women share some common health risks, women are more at risk of certain illnesses and injuries, as well as specific types of female cancers, such as those of the reproductive system and maternal issues. Some of the most common women’s health issues are a result of the fast-paced modern lifestyle, or simply …
Singapore’s measures to combat Covid-19 outbreak
Singapore is among the high-risk countries from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak, because of its ties to China and international business hub status. With already 89 confirmed cases in the city as of 27 of February, among them local (community) spread cases. However, Singapore is a tough enemy of the virus. The city-state learned its lessons …
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Travel advice for travelers during the COVID-19 outbreak
The current coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, has infected over 45,000 people and is wreaking havoc across China and many other countries including Singapore. The outbreak now affects 28 countries and territories and could increase in the very near future. Official figures from the WHO confirm over 1,100 people have died as a result of contracting the …
Does my insurance cover Covid-19 coronavirus?
As more cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus come to light, concern amongst the general public continues to increase. This is especially true for those living in or traveling to areas like China and other countries in East Asia. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, we’ll answer the one question we’re asked the most these days: …
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Key changes to the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) in 2020
Did you know that the WICA 2019 has been amended and since January 1, 2020, there have been some newly applied changes? What are these changes that have come into effect and how will they impact employers and employees operating and working respectively in Singapore? For this article by Pacific Prime Singapore, we will provide …
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