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Tips To Secure a Job with Ease as a Foreigner in Singapore
Landing your dream job in Singapore can be difficult as a foreigner. However, if you understand the employment requirements and do sufficient research on the job markets and common employment platforms used, you can increase your chances of landing the job you want. Are you trying to relocate to Singapore through employment? In this guide, …
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How to Beat the Heat Wave in Singapore: Indoor & Outdoor Tips
The key to beating the heat wave in Singapore is to avoid the midday sun, use sunscreen and facial wipes, and stay hydrated throughout the day whilst you are outdoors. If you are indoors, avoid the sunlight while working, use cooling bedsheets and a portable fan or air conditioner, and jump in for a cool …
Traveler’s Guide: Handling Natural Disasters Abroad
Wondering how to prepare for natural disasters? Travel insurance can ensure a safeguarded journey back home, with most costs covered if your trip plans are derailed by an unanticipated natural disaster, should you plan wisely. Insurers define natural disasters as damaging incidents caused by weather or geological forces like tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires. …
Your Guide to Singapore Work Permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass (Updated 2024)
Thinking of starting a new chapter in Singapore? You’ll need official documents from the Singaporean government to stay and work. Depending on your occupation, salary, and more, you may be required to get a Work Permit, S Pass, or an Employment Pass. In this Pacific Prime CXA article, we’ll go over the latest criteria for …
Dermatological Care and Your Private Health Insurance in Singapore
Singapore’s sunny climate, perpetual heat, and humidity can aggravate skin conditions. If you suffer from skin woes like acne, hives, rashes, or eczema, you’re not alone. With the right dermatological care, you can better manage and take care of your skin. Dermatological care in Singapore, however, can cost a fair bit, especially if you need …
Health Insurance for Expats in Singapore: A Guide to Costs Involved and Choosing a Plan
In many countries, expats who are legally working and contributing to taxes receive the same level of healthcare subsidies as local residents. However, this isn’t the case in Singapore, and coupled with the city-state’s exorbitant cost of healthcare, securing a health insurance plan is essential. Going for the cheapest plan might not be the smartest …
10 Benefits of Going on a Staycation
When we think of going on vacation, we often picture heading somewhere miles away. But, in reality, you can actually enjoy rest and recuperation and get away from it all in your very own city. After all, the joy of going on vacation comes from taking a break from your routine. In this Pacific Prime …
Singapore Citizenship vs. Permanent Residence: What’s the difference and how do you apply? (Updated 2023)
Are you attracted to the vibrant cosmopolitan of Singapore? Perhaps you are drawn in by Singapore’s high quality of living and its well-deserved status as one of the best cities in Asia. It’s high time you consider staying. You have two options available: permanent residence and Singapore citizenship. What’s the difference and how do you …
Understanding Hospital Room Rates in Singapore
For patients seeking healthcare in Singapore, understanding hospital room rates is crucial. While Singapore’s healthcare system is world-class, it can also be expensive, especially for those unfamiliar with the system who may end up overpaying for services. Therefore, it is essential to understand the variables affecting hospital room rates, the pricing system employed by hospitals, …
Hospital Room Types in Singapore (updated 2023)
Getting sick is already an ordeal in itself. Add ‘hospitalized in a new country’ to the mix and you’ll have undue stress on your hands. Whether you’re planning to give birth or just want to be prepared for accidents, you’ll want to know what to expect from a Singapore hospital ward. In Lion City, hospital …
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