02/06/2024
Singapore forbids short-term rentals of residential units, but CNA found hosts on Airbnb offering stays of two or three nights in condominiums and HDB flats.
We provide live and virtual walking tours around different parts of Singapore. Explore Singapore l Imran obtained his B.A.
Imran Ahmed has been leading tours across Singapore for almost a decade. Imran brings a unique perspective to the Singapore experience given his background in the international corporate world. Though Imran has had the opportunity to live and work in several cities around the world, he has called Singapore home since the last century - 1997 to be exact! Imran takes a particular interest in the soc
ioeconomic history of Singapore. Pandemic notwithstanding, Imran is an avid traveler who has visited 50 countries (and counting) around the world. When not guiding or traveling, Imran enjoys photography and reading. from Occidental College, Los Angeles, USA majoring in Diplomacy and World Affairs with a Minor in Philosophy.
Singapore forbids short-term rentals of residential units, but CNA found hosts on Airbnb offering stays of two or three nights in condominiums and HDB flats.
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CEO said new development will have a casino, restaurants and an entertainment arena. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The 52-year-old Singaporean woman rented out the three units in Little India on 489 occasions to guests via Airbnb over almost three years.
With contactless clearance for Singapore residents and all departing travellers to be rolled out by the end of this year, the time it takes to clear immigration is expected to be reduced by about 40 per cent, says the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
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It will be compulsory to microchip and get licences for pet cats.
SINGAPORE: As the United States and China seek out a new equilibrium in their relationship, Singapore must brace itself for possibly a decade or more of unpredictability, and hopefully help steer global events towards peace, rather than war, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Singapore has become one of the worldโs top destinations for migrating millionaires. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Here is the median price to rent a 1-bedroom apartment across 10 major cities in Asia, according to the Global Property Guide.
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Given Singaporeโs warm climate, it will not come as a surprise that people are partial to the occasional glass of ice-cold beer. Or perhaps, more than an occasional glass. Beer production in Singapore is set to reach 200,000 metric tonnes by 2026. In 2021, Singapore was ranked 83rd among key marke...
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SINGAPORE: About 16.5 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport in the first quarter of this year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The airport handled 5.43 million, 5.35 million and 5.73 million passenger movements in January, February and March respectively. These figures were
The contract to develop the new hotel was given to real estate group OUE. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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KUALA LUMPUR: High demand for roti canai makers in Singapore has led to recruiters placing ads in Malaysian papers.
Adjusting to climate change...
Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run. This Earth Day, consider how people perceive and seek comfort from the heat for solutions too, say Yale-NUS Collegeโs Jean Liu and Nanyang Business Schoolโs Georgios Christopoulos.
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At Toilets with Bidets Singapore, a community of bidet users have banded together to collate information on all the public toilets equipped with bidets in Singapore.
Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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People traveling via car between Singapore and Malaysia can show self-generated QR codes rather than handing over their passports at two checkpoints.
SINGAPORE: Pope Francis will visit Singapore from Sep 11 to 13, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore said on Friday (Apr 12), confirming earlier reports of a likely trip this year. "Details of
The Smart City Index also lists the Republic as a "super-champion" for either maintaining its position or improving its ranking. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.
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SINGAPORE: Muslims in Singapore will celebrate Hari Raya Puasa on Wednesday (Apr 10), the M***i of Singapore said on Tuesday. The crescent moon for the Islamic month of Syawal appeared during sunset on Tuesday according to calculations, signifying that Hari Raya Puasa โ also known as Hari Raya Aid...
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SINGAPORE โ What does it feel like to go for 30 hours on end without food?
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Think you know Singapore? Tamara Hinson finds that, away from the bright lights of the mainland, the city-stateโs smaller islands offer a taste of adventure
Singapore's mythical creature, the Merlion!
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Traffic is expected to remain very heavy on Friday and Saturday at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints with continuous tailbacks from Malaysiaโs checkpoints for departing motorists, says ICA.
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The history of the Changi area can be traced by walking three new trails that cover 23 heritage sites. The routes feature colonial houses, sleepy villages an...
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Singapore media to expand its footprint ... ๐ธ๐ฌ๐บ
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This is part of CNA's expansion strategy announced during CNAโs 25th anniversary celebration.
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He mistakenly referred to the language on the signboards and informational boards as โSingaporiโ. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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If you're arriving in or leaving Singapore by car at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, you'll be able to clear immigration using a QR code rather than a ph...
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Hari Raya or Eid is coming and Singapore is ready to celebrate! ๐ฅณ๐ฅ After two years of pandemic related restrictions a fresh air of freedom is blowing across the city. What better place to enjoy our new found freedoms than at Singapore's majestic Sultan Mosque! ๐ Located in Singapore's historic Malay district of Kampong Glam, the mosque is located adjacent to the palace or Istana used by Singapore's Malay rulers in the nineteenth century. A stroll around the area reveals some amazing shophouse architecture, great food options and even a little spice garden in the grounds of the Istana. If you're interested in uncovering the secrets of Singapore's royal Malay district please contact me to arrange a virtual (or physical) tour. Or if you just want to take in the sights of Singapore - with some history thrown in - we can do that too. Perhaps a stroll around Chinatown, Little India, or the Marina Bay district ... or any other part of Singapore. For arranging a tour please DM, WhatsApp or email me. Contact details in bio. Alternately, head over to Amazon Explore and book one of my Singapore focused tours. Please also visit my Facebook site @singaporelocally for more information. #amazonexplore #virtualtour #virtualtours #walkingtour #walkingtours #singapore #tour #tours #tourguide #tourguides #livestreaming #travel #photooftheday #lonelyplanet #natgeotravel #mosque #islam #hariraya #eid #sultanmosque #kampongglam #malay #istana #palace
Did you know the Marina Bay reservoir is the largest of Singapore's seventeen water reservoirs? ๐ง๐ง The Gardens by the Bay - seen at the start of the video - overlook the reservoir. The Marina Bay reservoir provides ten percent of all Singapore's water needs. ๐ฑ The Marina Bay is beautiful day and night. It is also home to Singapore's mythical sea creature, the Merlion. ๐ธ๐ฌ๐ธ๐ฌ If you're interested in a walk around the Marina Bay area please join me on a virtual (or physical) tour. We'll spot the Merlion, stroll across Jubilee Bridge, walk past the Esplanade and even visit the historic Civic District with its colonial architecture. For arranging this or any other tour please DM, WhatsApp or email me. Contact details in bio. Alternately, head over to Amazon Explore and book one of my Singapore focused tours. Please also visit my Facebook site @singaporelocally for more information. #amazonexplore #virtualtour #virtualtours #walkingtour #walkingtours #singapore #tour #tours #tourguide #tourguides #livestreaming #travel #photooftheday #lonelyplanet #natgeotravel #marinabay #reservoir #architecture #history
A short teaser of the Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore's Chinatown. If you want to see more of the temple - along with a church, mosque and shrine - please join me on a virtual tour of one of Singapore's street of Harmony, ie Telok Ayer Street. โช๐๐ Telok Ayer Street, one of Singapore's oldest streets, is well known for traditional shophouse architecture now home to outdoor cafes and eateries. Oh and before I forget, we'll also walk through one of the city's most famous street food hawker centers! See what makes Singapore's street food worthy of being recognized as an intangible UNESCO World Heritage. ๐ฅฃ๐ฒ For arranging a customized tour please DM, WhatsApp or email me. Contact details in bio. Alternately, head over to Amazon Explore and book one of my Singapore focused tours. Please also visit my Facebook site @singaporelocally for more information. #amazonexplore #virtualtour #virtualtours #walkingtour #walkingtours #singapore #tour #tours #tourguide #tourguides #livestreaming #travel #photooftheday #lonelyplanet #natgeotravel #chinatown #thianhockkeng #architecture #interfaith #religion