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Are you considering migrating to other parts of the world to start a new chapter of your life?

Are you moving so as to look for a job? Or do you yearn to experience a different culture?

If you were looking for a decent job as well as a place where you can live comfortably, then I would recommend you “Singapore”.

In a survey conducted recently, Singapore was picked as the best city in the world for Asian expatriates to live in. Beating Japan, Shanghai and even Hong Kong.

There are many reasons for choosing to work and live in Singapore, but basically there are 7. They are:

Strong Law Enforcements -

You never get to see protests, strikes and riots in the streets of Singapore. This is the result of the strict law enforcement by the police. Anybody caught involved in any of the above events, will be jailed and fined.

Currently, death penalty still exists in Singapore. Anybody caught drug trafficking, or committed murder or kidnap would be sentenced to death.

Another benefit of living in Singapore is it is quite safe to walk alone in the streets. Though crimes do occur, the rates are relative lower than that in other countries.

The locals joke that anybody who committed a crime has nowhere to run but jump into the sea (this is because Singapore is surrounded by sea). Another joke is that before the robber can escape, the police have arrived (Singapore is so small).

Climate -

What makes Singapore so attractive to live in is its peaceful environment. There are no natural disasters, such as earthquakes, typhoons, tornadoes and winter coldness. All you have is either rain or shine. But the air-conditioning is extremely powerful. You could say it’s winter indoor.

Networking -

Making use of the geographical location of Singapore, many big and small organisations set up bases here to have access to other parts of Asia and Middle East.

It is being used as a “Gateway”.

Even companies from China are setting up offices here to access markets in U.S.A and Europe. They are doing so partly to gain from the Free Trade Agreements signed between these countries and Singapore.

Even foreign workers are using this small country as a stepping stone to gain work experiences and improve their English so that they can move on to other developed countries such as U.S.A., Europe and Australia.

Since almost everybody is coming here, it has become the place for networking for both businesses and jobseekers.

Lenient Immigration Rules -

Do you know that Singapore is one of the countries that have the least strict immigration rules?

Anybody can come to Singapore as long as he/she obtains the necessary passes or documents.

Transport -

You can travel from one end of Singapore to the other end within an hour!

The transport system here covers the whole country and you don’t have to own a car to travel.

Public transport includes the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) trains, buses and cabs/taxis.

Even if you own a car, the roads are well connected.

Education -

The education system caters to all students.

There are many schools, colleges, and universities for those who do well academically.

For those good in sports, there is even a sports school to nurture and train them.

Besides these schools, there are also several polytechnics and institutions to equip students with specialised skills.

Even the private schools and institutions in Singapore are of high quality. This is why so many foreign students enrol and study here. When these foreign students have graduated, many chose to continue to stay and work here.

Political Environment -

Singapore is quite unique in terms of its political environment. There are very few opposition parties. The dominant political group is the People’s Action Party (PAP) that governs Singapore since independence day.

As such, there are no coups, resistance, or even clashes.

This is important for companies who invest here and for foreigners who live here. They can be assured of safety and security. You don’t have to worry about loss of investments and jobs due to unstable political environment.

Another reason why the political environment here attracts foreigners is its policy. The Singapore government welcome talents.

You would be surprised to know that in year 2005, about 44% of the jobs available were given to foreigners! (These 44% do not include permanent residents).

In fact, Singapore is so hungry for talented and skilled people. As long as you have the skills, knowledge, experiences or talents, you are definitely welcome here.

Of course there are many other reasons why thousands of foreigners are flocking to Singapore to seek jobs or to live here. But the above are the main reasons behind such move.

If you are tempted to migrate to Singapore by these 7 reasons, be assured you are not alone.

Who knows, you might even settle down and get a citizenship.

Copyright@2006 Yen-Ying Hor http://www.globalcareerinformation.com/

Author: Hor Yen-Ying currently resides in Singapore and have written an ebook “Work In Singapore” to guide those who are interested in coming to Singapore to find jobs or to live here. URL: http://www.globalcareerinformation.com/

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Vietnam is a nice and peaceful country located in the South East of Asia. With a long coast line from the North to the South and a lot of mountains and highlands, Vietnam has both sea and mountain attractions. Having the area of 331,688 square km and a population of more than 84 million people, Vietnam is one of the most densely-populated countries in the world.

Known as the heart of this beautiful country, Hanoi capital is one of the two biggest cities in Vietnam. This city is located in the Red River Delta in the North of Vietnam and is the economic centre of the whole delta. Hanoi is a cultured city with many traditions, old streets and houses. Even nowadays, when globalization is becoming more popular and Hanoi is influenced strongly by this trend, the traditions and many old features cannot be lost and are still an important and memorable part of this city.

In the middle of Vietnam, the most famous city is Hue. It was the capital of Vietnam during the feudal system’s time. Hue has many old temples and palaces which date back from many centuries ago, when the King was still in power. It is also famous for many kinds of unique food which are usually very hot and spicy.

Ho Chi Minh City is the biggest city of Vietnam and is located in the Mekong River Delta, in southern Vietnam. It was previously known as “Saigon” and that name is still used nowadays. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a young city with much economic potential. Lots of foreign companies have invested in HCMC, which makes this city the most developed one in Vietnam. When coming to Saigon, you are easily tempted to do a lot shopping. There are many shopping centres as well as open markets in HCMC where you can find a wide range of goods at incredible prices. Most foreign tourists visiting HCMC will come to Ben Thanh market, the symbol of this active city. There you can find many traditional items as well as modern ones and you can bargain for your desired prices.

Besides the aforementioned cities, there are many other beautiful cities and towns with lots of attractions. Tourists can enjoy beautiful beaches in Vung Tau or Nha Trang city, green mountains and peaceful lakes with European pine forests in Da Lat, splendid waterfalls in Cao Bang and mysterious caves in Ha Long, Quang Binh. That’s the reason why Vietnam has been chosen as a favourite destination of millions of tourists all over the world.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Asia

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Just two decades ago the people of China had barely enough to eat. Today China has the fastest growing economy in the world–something that has to be seen to be believed. On a recent trip to China–four days in Beijing and three days in Shanghai, which is about right for an overview–here’s what I observed:

*Traffic as bad as Tokyo’s or LA’s.

*Clean streets and sidewalks with hardly a scrap of paper to be seen.

*Huge, dramatic buildings going up everywhere. Most of the cranes in the world seem to be in Beijing or Shanghai. Famed architect John Portman has designed three brilliant hotels in Shanghai alone.

*Excitement and pride. Beijing is getting ready for the Olympics in 2008 and Shanghai for the World Expo in 2010. *Entrepreneurship. Everybody is trying to get in on the action. Even bus drivers sell bottles of water–two for a dollar.

*Openness toward Western ideas that is perhaps unparalleled in history. Example. The State owns the land but individuals can own condos and finance them with 5-10-15-and 20-year mortgages. As my guide put it, “We are learning from you.” *Unbelievable bargains. I was particularly impressed with the silk scarves and rugs.

*Hustlers. Most of the antiques and coins in the shops–except for the government approved (or run) shops–are fakes. You will be able to purchase watches on the streets for almost nothing, but they tend not to run very long.

*Business opportunities. China is looking for partners and investors. China owns more American bonds than any other nation on earth, and it will have to find ways to spend dollars on American products and services.

Tips For Travelers In China

*Don’t go to Beijing or Shanghai for a vacation. Go to Cancun or St. Barts instead and lie on the beach. Go to China for an adventure.

*Choose a hotel as close to the central city as you can. Otherwise you’ll spend a lot of time in traffic.

*Be on guard against pickpockets and counterfeit money.

*Do go to The Great Wall. Do avoid the Peking Opera–amateurish and strictly for Western tourists–and the Peking Duck banquet that they serve in the restaurant adjoining the theater. It’s difficult to make Peking Duck taste ordinary but these chefs succeed brilliantly.

*Do go to the Shanghai Acrobats Performance–amazing–and do not miss an excursion to Suzhou, a few miles from Shanghai. Known as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou is renowned for its canals and gardens.

A Travel Bargain

Check out www.smartours.com. If you are accustomed to flying business-class or first-class and staying in five-star hotels, don’t consider smarTours. But if you don’t mind flying coach and staying in four-star hotels, this company provides excellent value. (You may want to consider using Smartour and purchasing upgrades for your flight.) Their guides are fantastic; they take away the pain of navigating through a foreign culture.

From The Achievement Digest April 2005

© 2005 - Gene Griessman

Gene Griessman, Ph.D. is editor-in-chief of The Achievement Digest–www.achievementdigest.com–and is an executive coach and a much-sought after public speaker for conventions, conferences, and retreats. He has interviewed some of the most famous people in the world asking the question: “What makes people great?”

His list includes Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, David Rockefeller, Sandra Day O’Connor, Jack Nicklaus, Hank Aaron, Ted Turner, Julie Andrews, Aaron Copland, Jack Lemmon, Billy Joel, and Tennessee Williams and many others.

Griessman often appears on television and radio, and his award-winning programs have aired on WCNN and TBS. For years he was host of “Up Close” on TBS, the SuperStation founded by Ted Turner.

He has written and co-authored seven books, plus a one-man play on Abraham Lincoln. He has performed twice at historic Ford’s Theatre and at the Lincoln Memorial. His book “Time Tactics of Very Successful People” was featured in Reader’s Digest and is now in its 24th printing. He is also author of “The Words Lincoln Lived By” and “The Inspirational Words of Abraham Lincoln.” His latest CD is entitled “99 Ways to Get More Out Of Every Day” and his latest DVD is “Abraham Lincoln on Communication.”
He has taught at the College of William and Mary, North Carolina State University, Auburn University, and Georgia Tech. He has served as a Fulbright professor at the national graduate university of Pakistan and as a visiting researcher at the National Agrarian University of Peru and the University of New South Wales in Australia. He’s a voting member of the Television Academy. For years he has been listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World.

Gene Griessman, Ph.D. is author of “Time Tactics of Very Successful People” and editor of The Achievement Digest. Other free articles on business communication and leadership techniques can be found at www.achievementdigest.com. To receive a complimentary subscription, send an email to achieve@achievementdigest and type “Subscribe.”

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