Neighbourhood Estate Guide: Is Queenstown The Crown Jewel Of Housing Estates In Singapore?
Named after Queen Elizabeth II in commemoration of her coronation in 1952, Queenstown was Singapore’s first satellite town. As of 31 March 2018, Queenstown houses an estimated HDB resident population of 82,500 in 32,678 flats within the town. The overall resident population may be closer to 96,730. The town was first built by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) in […]
5 Things To Know About GSS Energy (SGX: 41F), An Established Precision Engineering Firm With Investments In Oil & Gas
Tracing its roots back to 1979, GSS Energy’s precision engineering business is involved in the production of microshafts, precision components, and assembly mechanisms, serving a wide range of industries. This initial business was listed on the SGX in 1993, and was subsequently transferred to GSS Energy in February 2015 – encompassing low risk and low […]
The Old Chang Kee Index: Can Curry Puffs & Chicken Wings Be Used To Track Inflation In Singapore?
There are many ways we can track inflation in Singapore. One way is through the Singapore Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average price changes over time of a fixed basket of consumption goods and services commonly purchased by resident households in Singapore. While the CPI is likely the most comprehensive way to track […]
Different Types Of Baby Insurance To Buy For Your Newborn Child
Being a new parent comes with plenty of responsibilities. Never-ending diapers change, feeding the little one every three hours, and not having enough sleep are just some of the usual challenges that every parent can expect to face. Beyond the day-to-day caregiving, one crucial yet often overlooked aspect of parenthood is ensuring your child has […]
How Difficult Is It For The Average Young Singaporean To Achieve A $100,000 Investment Portfolio By Age 30?
In today’s environment of rising prices and expectations for a better quality of life, no one can blame us for feeling like certain financial milestones, such as saving $100,000 by age 30, are out of reach. However, understanding how hard it is to reach the landmark $100, 000 in savings or an investment portfolio is […]
Why Are Chanel Handbags So Expensive?
When anyone thinks of luxury handbags, it’s natural to assume that a brand like Hermes, and its iconic Birkin bag, would be top of the list. While that’s certainly true, there are also a host of other luxury handbag brands that can boast similarly eye-watering prices for their wares. One of those brands is Chanel […]
From Generation to Generation: How Singapore Supports its People
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What Are The Best SIM-Only Plans In Singapore (2025 Edition)
Editor Note: For a more recent update on the SIM-only plans, please read : SIM-Only Plans Updated for 2026: More Data, More Roaming, Better Value Before the Mobile plans in Singapore used to be characterised by contract plans with handset subsidies. These plans package both the mobile data and the handset as part of the monthly fee, […]
Salary Guide: How Much You Can Earn As An IT Professional In Singapore
In Singapore, there are many sectors that are prospering in terms of jobs created. One of those sectors that is seeing jobs in demand is the Information Technology (IT) industry. According to MOM, the job vacancy rate in the Information and Communications industry is the highest in Singapore. Many roles that require IT skills potentially also […]
LHN share price rocketed 270%!
Lifetime Membership Since 2020, LHN share price rocketed 270%, making it one of the best performers among SGX small cap. Whilst the supersonic form of LHN share price is certainly impressive, I suspect this counter is largely under the radar of most Singapore investors given the prevalent market’s preference to invest in US tech stocks […]
