Country: Singapore

Life in a foreign country can be particularly difficult for solo expat women, with safety being a primary concern. Fortunately for women in Singapore however, this isn’t a huge challenge. In terms of crime and safety, this Asian city-state has

A glittering jewel of a city, Singapore is a port, a business superpower, a wonder of architecture and arguably the best place to live in Asia. The Lion City is also a country in its own right, famed for excellent

Hong Kong was king, but Singapore is usurping its crown. A hectic, eclectic mix of Chinese and British colonial culture, Hong Kong became an economic powerhouse, a meeting place for Eastern industry and western finance. The skyscrapers that loom over

Singapore is one of those places that doesn’t quite have a winter. In fact, plenty of people would say that Singapore doesn’t really have seasons at all – lying only one degree north of the equator, it’s warm and rainy

Alka, tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to be an expat. I was born and brought up in Hong Kong, moving to Singapore was initially a daunting thought in 2003. Moving with young children from your

Sasha, you're Managing Director at The Barbie Girls. Tell us a bit about your role – what does your day-to-day routine look like? Every day is different for me. I always start early, whether from home, my office or with

Singapore Salvation is the second book in a series by Jennifer Burge, describing her experience of life as an expat in various countries. Having moved away from the Netherlands where she met her partner, in Singapore Salvation Burge arrives in

Singapore is a thriving expat destination, and as such has many reputed international schools in different locations, offering a variety of curricula. The public school system in Singapore also provides high quality education, but expat parents often choose international schools

Since the year 1973, the Singaporean Government has restricted the ownership of residential property in the country by foreigners. Ownership of houses is governed by the Residential Property Act. This Act is mainly aimed at giving the locals a stake

Singapore is ranked as the second-best expat destination in the world, with Switzerland being the best. This is not surprising, as Singapore provides expats with financial stability, high chances for career progression, and an excellent quality of life. Life in