Rest in peace Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Thank you for your foresight and commitment. Singapore has come so far because of you. You'll be missed.
Thursday, 26 March 2015
Saturday, 7 February 2015
Somerset Puteri Harbour in Iskandar
Somerset Puteri Harbour is finally ready. They are renting out the first floor only as far as I know. These are their staffs at the front desk. The public can already start booking on Somerset's official website or any other travel websites.
The so called shop area seems to be walled up. Hope they will be removed or these could simply become a vacant walkway without any life.
The harbor facing units and again pretty much all walled up on the first floor.
Let's see how it looks when it is fully ready.
The so called shop area seems to be walled up. Hope they will be removed or these could simply become a vacant walkway without any life.
The harbor facing units and again pretty much all walled up on the first floor.
Let's see how it looks when it is fully ready.
Friday, 30 January 2015
Golf membership in Singapore
Golf membership has fallen significantly over the past years according to an article compiled by the straits times. This is good news for avid golfers. This is really cheap as compared to years ago during its heydays. Jurong Country Club is now only $43k and this is one of the few in Singapore with night golf.
However, with so many choices in the region especially across the causeway, golf membership seems to be really less appealing. Golfers also likes varieties (even if you likes chicken rice you wouldn't want to eat every day right?) but of course some may still want the prestige of owning a local golf membership. With such low prices, not sure if they are really prestigious anymore with the exception of Sentosa, SICC and TMCC of course.
However, with so many choices in the region especially across the causeway, golf membership seems to be really less appealing. Golfers also likes varieties (even if you likes chicken rice you wouldn't want to eat every day right?) but of course some may still want the prestige of owning a local golf membership. With such low prices, not sure if they are really prestigious anymore with the exception of Sentosa, SICC and TMCC of course.
S'pore is second again in the talent index 2014
Singapore is once again ranked second in the 2014 Global Talent Competitiveness Index. That's the same rank as last year. Denmark has dropped a few spots while Luxembourg rose a few. You can compare the index by clicking my label for GTCI.
Singaproe No.2 on Safe Cities Index
Singapore is again ranked number 2 in Safety, just behind Tokyo. This is according to the Safe Cities Index. I am a little surprised to see Ho Chi Minh City ranked so low, even behind Shenzhen, New Delhi and Mumbai.
Index of Economic Freedom
Singapore is only about 0.2 points away from Hong Kong which is ranked as the freest economy in the world. This is according to the Index of Economic Freedom.
Upon closer look, it may not be so difficult to overtake Hong Kong. Singapore fell short in these few categories, investment freedom and financial freedom. These two categories are the main culprits.
Upon closer look, it may not be so difficult to overtake Hong Kong. Singapore fell short in these few categories, investment freedom and financial freedom. These two categories are the main culprits.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Where do you stand?
This is the latest figures by salary.sg. It shows the top 10th percent earning an average of $28,688 while the lowest 10th percent eating on $1,711. This is a big income disparity. This should be accurate as the numbers where taken from the Singapore Department of statistics.
Well, now you know. Are you happy or ignorance is bliss?
Well, now you know. Are you happy or ignorance is bliss?
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