Getting Singapore’s Employment Pass (EP) is now more challenging than a few years ago. The nation’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has tightened up regulations to curb indiscriminate recruitment of foreigners by local companies. As a result, EP applications are getting rejected more than ever before, and the MOM only gives generic reasons for such rejections. Getting…
Like many nations in the world, Singapore has had to reposition its economy to thrive in the post-Covid 19 world. However, with its economy recovering and gradually meeting its demand-supply frictions, the country is projected to have a 4.4% GDP growth forecast in 2022. Judging from its annual average unemployment figures of about 5% in…
Foreigners who want to work in Singapore with an Employment Pass (EP) will have to satisfy a higher minimum qualifying salary starting in September 2023, as well as a high enough score under a new points-based system. “It is designed to be a transparent mechanism so that businesses have clarity and predictability for workforce planning,”…
For several years, this tiny Asian island nation topped the rankings as the world’s top location for investments and the busiest port in the Asia Pacific region. Strategic location, pro-business environment, forward economic policies, and competitive workforce made Singapore the world’s gateway to Asia. Consistently rated by expatriates as the best place in the…
As a vibrant city, Singapore’s multicultural population is bursting with life. While surrounded by modern developments, Singapore also values green space and recreational opportunities. As a sovereign nation in Southeast Asia, Singapore has a reputation for expatriate life and ranked the best destination in 2018. It has some of the world’s robust happiness indicators for…
Numerous of business proprietors who established their businesses in other countries migrated to Singapore with their families. In other countries, their immigration procedure is straightforward. With hardly any pleasantries, you can make that much-needed move. And yet, it is different in Singapore. If you were previously denied a visa and lose the confidence of getting…
Getting a Singapore PR is like getting the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. It sounds a bit exaggerated, but the truth is there is a myriad of benefits in getting the PR. Singapore is popular for its stable economy, safe environment, excellent job opportunities, and educational system, so it’s not surprising. Apart…
Singapore’s travel and tourism industry has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak since 2020. Countries are still actively battling this virus but societies and industries are also looking to rebuild and re-emerge from the crisis. This pandemic has brought significant challenges to the global travel industry. However, it is encouraging that by now, we have…
Every year, a large number of immigration applications are denied due to frequent errors in the application. Over 300,000 people migrate to Singapore annually for a variety of reasons. Whether they want to immigrate for better education, job opportunities, or a better quality of life, they must be cautious when filing their application because…
Acquiring a multinational career path is beneficial not just to your resume but may also open opportunities for you in the future. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report 2019, Singapore is ranked first in the world for corporate ethics, as well as hiring and firing policies. In addition, according to the Singapore…