Codyfam88
Singaporean citizen
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Singaporean
Registration: 15 June 2013
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Career workshops in Singapore? by KikiK
Hi everyone, I moved to SG a couple of months ago and I am still looking for a job. Some people told me that the application process is different here, that resumes and cover letters should be written differently than in my home country. I was ...
There are a number of sites that offer tips to write resume. You may want to visit them first to get instant ... Read More
Accomodation by stevenchan8
Hello, I am working in hospitality industry I am looking for a place in town not to far from city hall. If you do have offer please let me know as soon as possible. e mail stephane.mig@gmail.com Kinds Regards, Stephane
No, I have no interest in this. To avoid misunderstanding, I removed the link. Read More
Accomodation by stevenchan8
Hello, I am working in hospitality industry I am looking for a place in town not to far from city hall. If you do have offer please let me know as soon as possible. e mail stephane.mig@gmail.com Kinds Regards, Stephane
Hi. I know of this condo unit near the MRT station available for rent. This condo is quite near to city hall. Read More
Furniture Online Store by Rj416
Hi everyone, just want to ask if anyone know any furniture online store here in Singapore? thanks...
There you go: ikea.com/sg/ courts.com.sg/ fortytwo.sg Read More
Basic Utility Costs in Singapore 3 bed condo . Any Clues Please by robbo64
We are probably moving to Singapore (just trying to work the numbers out) Anyone out there with a three bed condo who could advise on monthly, electric, gas, water, internet, telephone. I know of Numbeo, but looking at my own city (Shanghai) its way ...
It is good that you need not pay rent from your pocket because renting a 3 bedroom condo near the city could easily cost 5000 to 8000 SGD. Your family can live quite comfortably with a monthly budget of 8000SGD. Read More
ATMs & banking in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand by kt_mllr
Hey all. Looking for some useful information regarding ATMs and withdrawing cash through Southeast Asia. I'm currently in Ho Chi Minh City. I have 6 more weeks in Vietnam (motorbiking to Hanoi), then I'll cross over to Laos, and make my way through ...
I have a global bank account that allows me easy access to my money as I travel - at a relatively low fee. There are banks in Singapore that operates accounts for foreigners having such features. Those I know are HSBC, Citibank and DBS. Read More
Cd and music allowed to get into Singapore or not ??? by NatashaMunjal
Hi all, We will be moving very soon to Singapore and I am really fond of music...just wanted to check can I get my music CDs along or music in USB ?? I read somewhere media is not allowed and am afraid I won't get to hear my music I completely ...
Nats, your worries are unfounded. You can find shops selling music CDs and DVDs in most malls. Having say that, there is a growing trend that music are purchased and downloaded from online stores. Music shops are fighting to stay alive. Read More
moving to singapore shortly by aparna_d
hello everyone, i have been recently offered a job in singapore. The salary would be around 4000$ per month. Facts: -work: fresher: recently qualified as a chartered accountant from india. -would be living alone. -dont wish to lead an extremely ...
The nearest hdb estate to your office in Robinson road is probably Tiong Bahru. It is 2 or 3 MRT stops from Tanjong Pagar and Raffles stations, nearest stations to Robinson Road. A common room in a HDB apartment near Tiong Bahru mrt station would ... Read More
Banking in Kuala Lumpur by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Kuala Lumpur? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
How about CIMB? Is it better than MayBank for a foreigner? Read More
buying furniture in Singapore... by gsmini
hello ello... i am moving to singapore soon and need to buy furniture. i am sick of ikea furniture; nice but doesnt last. other furniture stores have high mark ups. anyone can recommend quality furniture at worthy pricing?
There is shop call Kingston Furniture at Midview City, a cluster of flatted factories somewhere near Bishan and Ang Mo Kio. They have wide range of furniture in this showroom. The prices here is cheaper then Courts. I don't know the buses that ... Read More
Transports cost by charlotte NUS
How much does one subway ticket cost? Can the same ticket be used for bus and metro? For how long can we use one ticket? How much would cost a card that enables you to access to public transportation non limited? Thanks
The Ezlink Tourist pass goes for $10. Here is the link http://www.ezlink.com.sg/singaporetouristpass/ Read More
SOS really need help! by kidrock
HI, i need to ask for advices, Pls help me? This is my case..I have credit cards debt in singapore approximately 20k with 3 different banks (loan and credit cards) singapore dollars, I left singapore 1 year ago in 2011 since then i stop paying my ...
@Kidrock since there are some uncertainties, why not repay your debts before you return to Singapore? You can structure a repayment plan with the banks. I am sure it wasn't your intention to evade your debt responsibilities, isn't it? Read More
Americans in Singapore - how to invest by feecheng
Does anyone know how someone with a US Citizenship can invest in Singapore/Asia? I met with a lot of financial advisors who are not willing to take on American clients because they are afraid to get audited by the US govt. :( Any advice from people ...
First, you should open a bank account in Singapore. Either local or foreign bank is fine. Then use that to fund your investments, presumably equities, in Singapore. Read More
Cancer treatment - Which hospital is good ? by namanh
Hi, Few months ago, my girl friend went to KK hospital because she had a ovarian cyst, and after the surgery, doctor said that they knew it's ovarian cyst but didn't know what type, because it's kind of strange type. Then they sent the result to ...
It depends on the type of cancer treatment required. Tan tock seng hospital has expertise in treating colon cancer. Read More
Opening a bank account in Singapore by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Singapore ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Singapore ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
It's quite easy for a foriegner to open a bank account in Singapore. I submitted all documents online to the bank staff and got my account created even before I arrive in Singapore. I got my account created with Citibank but I am quite sure other ... Read More