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Singapore launches new M-SEP scheme allowing firms to hire more S-pass and work permit holders
Singapore is one of the world’s most dynamic cities, with various industries and business opportunities attracting expats from all walks of life, as well as top-notch entertainment venues, restaurants, green spaces, schooling options, and more. With that said, the government has tried to cap the number of expats who can legally get an S-Pass or …
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 …
Singapore is ranked No.2 globally for best talent – here’s everything you need to know
According to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2022, Switzerland, Singapore, and Denmark are the most talent-competitive countries, with Switzerland and Singapore leading the chart at number one and two respectively. The 9th edition of the report covers 133 countries and 175 cities from 79 economies across the world among all income groups. Singapore is …
Pacific Prime announces 2022 scholarship winner
Pacific Prime Singapore is excited to announce the winner of our 2022 Scholarship Program. Falana Folorunso Julius, a nursing student at the University of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, received the top prize this year – a USD $1,000 bursary to help him achieve his educational goal. He won the prize with …
Speaking up is not easy but can be crucially important, here’s how to do it skillfully
Have you ever found yourself wanting to tell others you have been misunderstood or mistreated, but fearing speaking up could create hard feelings (even bad blood) in the end? Well, we have all been there. The truth of the matter is, that life is full of moments where the only way you can avoid falling …
Pacific Prime CXA and AIA hosted the “Winning the World Class Talent War” event for HRs
Pacific Prime CXA prides ourselves in our ability to develop close, mutually-trusting relationships with insurers, and we strive to remain at the forefront of both health insurance and employee benefit trends. It is on this note that we’re extremely proud to say that we, in conjunction with AIA, recently hosted an HR event for business …
5 tips to help kids battle back-to-school blues
Over 400,000 children from primary schools and students from junior colleges returned to their classrooms on June 27th as the June holidays ended. Going back to school after a long break can be challenging for both parents and children. The transition process can test families’ coping skills in dealing with adjustments, such as new classrooms, …
7 different ways to celebrate Pride Month 2022 in Singapore
From unique cocktails to live drag shows, the Lion City is celebrating Pride Month 2022 in full swing. The month of June is celebrated as Pride Month in honor of the 1696 Stonewall riots. This month, LGBTQ+ communities around the world come together to celebrate the freedom to be themselves. While the annual Pink Dot …
Pacific Prime launches the Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022
“What is the cost of health insurance in Singapore?” – If you’re wondering this question, then you’ve come to the right place. Pacific Prime’s Cost of International Health Insurance Report 2021-2022 is the latest edition of one of our most popular annual reports, and uncovers average international private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums for individual and …
Lightning in Singapore: A lesson on why you need home insurance
Did you know that Singapore has one of the highest lightning rates in the world? Last week, lightning struck again. But this time, it was captured on camera. Photographer Mak Wei Seng took the electrifying shot at 2.55 pm on Saturday, April 23rd, clearly showing the lightning on the side of a housing development board …
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