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The Pros and Cons of the Singapore Healthcare System
Characterized by technology-driven facilities and first-rate practitioners, Singapore’s healthcare system is often hailed as one of the world’s best. But, like any system, it’s not perfect. Expats don’t get subsidies like locals or PRs do, and can face sky-high medical bills when accessing care. If you’re currently living in or planning to move to the …
An expat’s guide to living in Singapore: Best areas to live (Updated 2023)
If you’re wondering where to live in Singapore as an expat, you’re going to want to know what your options are. Singapore may be a small country, but don’t let its size fool you. Whether you’ve visited before or are thinking about moving to another area, you’ll know that there are many neighborhoods to choose …
Here’s how your work experience impacts your kids
Parents’ work and children’s well-being are interlinked with each other. The experiences you have at work can shape your children’s beliefs, values, and behaviors, both in the short term and over the long term. As such, it is important for parents to be mindful of how their work life affects their children and to take …
Everything you need to know about this year’s Chinese Zodiac Sign – Rabbit
If you live in Singapore, Hong Kong, or China, you must have seen images of Rabbits on various merchandise in different stores. And that is because this Lunar New Year, commonly known as Chinese New Year, begins on 22nd Jan 2023 and brings in the Year of the Rabbit. The holiday represents new beginnings and …
How to play with your child
Did you know that playtime is just as crucial for a child’s learning and development as time spent in the classroom? Parents should take an active role in their children’s playtime, encouraging them to be as creative as possible and building strong, nurturing relationships in the process. While this sounds like a straightforward process, there …
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The best Christmas events in Singapore 2022
Christmas is an annual sacred Christian holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, and across the globe, people, regardless of faith, come together to celebrate the special occasion by visiting friends and loved ones, giving gifts and enjoying Christmas foods at markets, events, and restaurants. And for expats celebrating Christmas in Singapore, you won’t …
3 tips to save money on health insurance in Singapore
Living in Singapore isn’t cheap. Year after year, the Lion City ranks near the top when it comes to locations with the highest living costs. Case in point: It ranked #8 in Mercer’s Cost of Living Index 2022. Whilst the city-state has an exceptional healthcare system, the costs of medical treatments are equally high – …
Should you pay for health insurance during a recession?
Recession is bad news. Occurring when there’s a significant decline in economic activity, recession is associated with negative gross domestic product (GDP), rising levels of unemployment, and falling retail sales over an extended period. While it’s an unavoidable aspect of the business cycle, Singapore has ruled out a recession – even though the city-state forecasts …
Continuation plans for employees wanting to transfer their coverage
From Facebook and Twitter to Netflix and beyond, 2022 has been rife with mass layoffs at big tech companies, and layoff anxieties have been a major issue faced by employees. With loss of a job comes loss of an income and identity, but did you know that your employer-provided health insurance policy doesn’t need to …
Introducing Pacific Prime’s Guide for Australian expats in Singapore
Moving from one country to another for work or with your partner can be overwhelming and stressful. From finding a house to navigating the health industry landscape, you will have to deal with many procedural formalities. But hey! On the bright side, you are moving to Singapore, a country that is packed with delicious food, …
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