Category Archive For "Insurance"
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 …
Childhood allergies in Singapore: Triggers, treatment, and health insurance
Childhood allergies are a common problem around the world, and Singapore is no exception. You might have heard about a neighbor’s child who’s allergic to cats or a baby who gets an awful allergic reaction to formula milk. There are several types of childhood allergies in Singapore, with varying characteristics and severity. Even though it’s …
Average cost of prenatal care in Singapore
Prenatal care (sometimes known as antenatal care) is the checkups a pregnant woman receives from their doctor, nurse, or midwife throughout their pregnancy. Are you currently pregnant? Or maybe you’re planning a pregnancy? Either way, this Pacific Prime Singapore article gives you the low-down on prenatal care. You’ll find out why prenatal visits are so …
How to report cybercrime in Singapore
Who do you turn to if you or your company has been scammed? Cybercrimes are becoming increasingly common across the world, and Singapore is no exception. According to the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, cyber threats are on the rise. Moreover, they’re costing businesses dearly, as cybercriminals swoop in to wreak havoc. How then, do …