Singapore, a fast-growing free economy, is one of the few countries on the cutting edge of technological advancement and innovation. The country’s enviable progress is why it attracts global talents, whether they are professionals, artisans, or even rising talents. However, the government operates on a “Quota and Levy system”, which enables it to limit the…
Technology and humans have been bonding now more than ever. From working to studying to living, everything has been influenced by technology. So what’s up with Tech and Singapore? Well, Singapore has introduced a visa called Tech.Pass. This visa paves the way for internationally recognised technical experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to enter Singapore as…
Singapore has been recognised in various editorials and polls as a great destination for families to call home, thanks partly to the multiple perks that Singapore citizens (SCs) and permanent residents (SPRs) enjoy. Subsidised public housing, easy savings through the country’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) program, or even baby incentives that assist in family growth…
Are you a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident (PR) who wants to marry a non-Singaporean? Or maybe you are a foreign professional who has been living and working in Singapore for a while and want to continue doing so as a comprehensive Singaporean alongside your spouse? If that is the case, what better…
If there was one thing the corporate world never had believed or prepared itself for, it has to be remote jobs suddenly becoming mainstream! While some new tech companies and a few startups seemed open to the idea and were testing the waters, a large percentage of the world’s companies felt it was unproductive and…
Understanding immigration laws and their excesses are crucial to living and working legally in a country as a foreigner. The same is true for foreigners working or looking to work in Singapore. As a growing immigration destination in Southeast Asia, Singapore and its government have realized that foreign workers in the country, be they on…
SINGAPORE: Alagar Balasubramanian (“Bala”), a 47-year-old Singaporean Permanent Resident and operating manager of entertainment establishment Jaiho Club was convicted on 21 February 2022 for labour trafficking offences. Today (19 April 2022), he was sentenced to 41 months imprisonment and fined $27,365 (in default 20 weeks’ imprisonment) relating to three charges under the Prevention of Human…
People emigrate for different reasons. Yet, for most of us, we cannot stay for far too long anywhere without our family around us. The government of Singapore understands this and has made adequate steps to unite families of migrants where possible. The LTVP program was created to help legalise this particular type of immigration. Citizens…
Singapore is considered one of the most sustainable countries in the world. The environment a child grows up in plays an essential role in the child’s physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health. And the childhood of an individual is what will shape their future. Based on statistics, Singapore is among the finest countries you…
As far as you’re concerned, you have put in all the hard work and hoped for the best after submitting your application for a Singapore PR. But unfortunately, your application was denied for reasons best known to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This can be very frustrating for anyone who has ever gone through…