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Tackling Singapore mental health issues with telepsychiatry in 2021
It’s been over a year since the Ministry of Health (MOH) first reported the first case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and a lot has certainly changed in Singapore, which includes working lifestyle, economy, healthcare, and the social fabric of the population. The significant disruption to millions in the city-state due to the COVID-19 pandemic …
Things to consider before renewing your health insurance
As with other types of insurance, health insurance policies renew on a yearly basis, which means that your coverage will be extended for another year. This is a great opportunity for you to review and assess whether your current plan still fits your needs and budget – right before you commit yourself to another year’s …
3 top tips for New Year’s resolutions ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Welcoming the new year as an expat may feel very different this time around, given the torrid challenges of 2020 and the fact that we can’t get together to celebrate like we normally do. But like every year, we all need to spend essential time thinking of a few ‘achievable’ New Year’s resolutions. While it …
Your guide to celebrating the perfect Christmas in Singapore
This Christmas, you’ll not run out of things to do in Singapore. After a rough year, it is just as well that you end the year on a high note. Most of us are staying in Singapore this holiday season. However, that doesn’t mean the Lion City is short on festivities. Some of them even …
2nd edition of the ‘Doing Business with Singapore Guide’
Pacific Prime Singapore is pleased to announce that this year’s 2nd edition of the ‘Doing Business with Singapore Guide’ is now ready for download! The guide aims to help readers and in particular, exporters, navigate the process of doing business in this exciting city-state, which has so much to offer in terms of business. As …
6 things you need to know about getting married in Singapore
Couples the world over have been forced to make a choice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: delay their wedding until safer times or proceed with a socially-distanced one. Things are no different in Singapore, where the pandemic also took a toll on weddings. Between January and July this year, there was a 23% fall in solemnizations, …
Travel tips to and from Singapore: Covid-19 insurance and latest restrictions
COVID-19 has no doubt cancelled or delayed countless trips for aspiring travelers. With the dwindling cases and the Ministry of Health (MOH) taking steps to reopen Singaporean borders, now might be a good time to prepare for travel again. In 2020, a traveler’s greatest nightmare is a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and forced quarantine overseas in …
How to compare health insurance in Singapore
If you’re currently an expat in Singapore, or planning to move there soon, you’ll be aware that you’re not eligible for the same level of public healthcare subsidies as citizens or permanent residents. This makes private health insurance an extremely attractive option for you and you’ll find no shortages of expat health insurance plans in …
Six ways the healthcare industry is benefiting from big data
These days, business solutions are driven by data. While any company has access to data about their customers, successful businesses are able to use that data to improve and develop better business processes. The same goes for the healthcare industry. In fact, the global big data in healthcare market size is predicted to reach USD …
MediShield Life premiums may increase under proposed changes
Under new proposed changes announced by the Ministry of Health (MOH), premiums for MediShield Life in Singapore may increase in the next few years, along with other changes in the benefits received. Whether or not you’re familiar with MediShield Life, this Pacific Prime Singapore article tells you everything you need to know about the proposed …
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