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Key Highlights of Singapore National Day Rally 2024
The National Day Rally (NDR) is a significant event in Singapore’s political calendar, where the Prime Minister outlines the government’s vision for the future and announces key policy initiatives. In 2024, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his first rally, highlighting a range of initiatives that will further enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Singapore on …
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New Application Requirements for Professional Visit Pass of Malaysia
To streamline the process of applying for the Professional Visit Pass (PVP), the Malaysian Immigration Department’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has reduced the number of general documents required from 13 to 6, effective August 16, 2024. In this Pacific Prime CXA post, we’ll explore the details of these new requirements and how they impact foreign …
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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 …
Wide Variation in Integrated Shield Plan Lifetime Premiums Revealed by MOH Comparison
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has released data showing significant variations in lifetime premiums for Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) offered by different insurers, where two individuals of the same age could end up paying more than SGD $85,000 difference in premiums over their lifetimes. Moreover, the premiums can vary considerably even for plans within the …
Singapore to Embrace Flexible Work Arrangement
Singapore is about to shift to the era of flexible work, following the expected launch of flexible work arrangement (FWA) guidelines on the 1st of December 2024. This makes asking for FWA more feasible for those who consider flexibility the main concern in the workplace. The mandatory guidelines devised by the Tripartite Workgroup (TWP), embodied …
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Singapore Targets High Earners with the Latest Elite Work VISA
The government of Singapore is all set to start giving out the new Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass from January 2023 with an aim to attract top talent from across the world and end the talent crunch. The new pass will allow workers with fixed monthly salaries of SGD $30,000 (USD $ 21,878.25) to …
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Singapore is The Third-Best Country to Build Multi-Generational Wealth
According to a global ranking of the best countries for families to relocate in hopes of seeking opportunities for future generations, Singapore emerged in third place behind Switzerland and the United States as first and second place, respectively. The ranking is based on numerous factors, such as education, career development, income potential, employment prospects, economic …
Budget 2024: A Wrap-up
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced all the financial measures taken by the government to help both Singaporeans and businesses in his Budget speech on February 16. From providing financial aid to seniors and families in need to attempting to level up employees’ skill sets to improve competitiveness and employability outcomes, this article has …
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Singapore Government Refunding SGD $7.5M in Wrongfully-Charged GST
On February 14th, the Singapore government reported that at least SGD $7.5 million in GST (goods and services tax) was wrongfully charged on fees for 18 government services and affected taxpayers will get a refund. Today, Pacific Prime CXA will go over the Singapore government’s tax refund on the affected taxpayers following the wrongful collection …
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Pacific Prime Partners with Doctor Anywhere to Revolutionize Employee Benefits
Pacific Prime is thrilled to announce our partnership with Doctor Anywhere, a pioneering telemedicine platform. As a leading insurance broker and employee benefits specialist, it is important for us to be at the forefront of transforming the current mode of benefit provision with our innovative solutions. This collaboration aims to bring cutting-edge healthcare services to …
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