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ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR FOREIGN DELEGATES
Greetings with the heartiest welcome! Singapore is one of Asia’s most vibrant nations, with
a rich and diverse social and cultural life. It is also a hub of enterprise and development,
with a tradition of embracing people from around the world.
We hope the information provided below will help make your stay here enjoyable, and may your
trip to Singapore be fruitful and memorable.
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Weather & Attire |
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Weather
Singapore has a warm and humid climate throughout the year with a daily average temperature
range of 24 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius.
November is a rainy season, as such; it is advisable to carry along:
- Umbrella/ Raincoat
- Sweater (Air-conditioned venues may be chilly)
- Extra Pair of Shoes (Optional)
Attire for Asia Conference
Smart casual. Dress sharp and nice!
Sweater and Jacket are recommended as the air-conditioned auditorium may be chilly.
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Health |
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Tap Water
It is safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. However, for those who
prefer bottled mineral water, local supermarkets carry a wide selection.
Medication
It is advisable to bring along personal prescribed medication for the trip.
Should there be any needs of purchase of basic medication, such as Panadol, cough
mixture etc., they can be found at the following shops:
- GUARDIAN PHARMACY
- NTUC PHARMACY
- WATSONS
- 7-11
- CHEERS
Toiletries can also be easily obtained at the stores stated above.
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Communication |
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Mobile Phone
Mobile Phone Networks: GSM900 and GSM1800
Service Providers
Singtel
Customer Service Hotline: 1626
Operating Hours: 24 hrs
When Overseas: Dial (65) 6738 0123 |
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M1
Customer Service Hotline: 1627
Operating Hours: 24 hrs
When Overseas: Dial (65) 9680 1627
(IDD charges apply) |
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StarHub
Customer Service Hotline: 1633
Operating Hours: 24 hrs
When Overseas: Dial (65) 6820 1633
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Where to buy Local Prepaid Call Card:
- American Express International, INC. (Terminal 1 & 2 - arrival, departure & transit)
- Postal & Telecommunications Airport Counter (Terminal 2 - departure & transit)
- RHB Bank Berhad (Budget Terminal - arrival & departure)
- 7-Eleven stores
- Cheers Convenience Stores
- SingPost
- Fairprice Xpress
- i-Econ - Econ Minimart
- Hello! Stores
- Any shops with "Prepaid Cards Sold Here" signage
International Calling Cards are in denominations of SGD 10, SGD 20 and
SGD 50.
To make international calls, please follow the steps below.
* Step 1: Dial the access code
* Step 2: Country Code
* Step 3: Press Area code
* Step 4: Followed by the local telephone number.
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001 |
013 |
019 |
| M1 |
002 |
021 |
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| StarHub |
008 |
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Payphone Services
Public payphones operated by credit card and/or stored-value phonecards can
be used to make both local and international calls.
Where to find public telephones
Public payphones can be found in most shopping complexes and MRT stations.
Local calls are charged at 10 cents per 3 mins.
Stored-value phonecards in denominations of SGD 2, SGD 5, SGD 10, SGD 20 and SGD 50
can be purchased from post offices and phonecard agents or the above listed shops.
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Electricity |
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The local setting is 220 – 240 volts AC.
On request, most hotels will provide transformers to visitors with electrical appliances
of a different voltage, such as 110-120 volts, 60 cycles per second.
When shopping for electrical appliances, do remember to check the voltage of the item
against the acceptable voltage in your home country.
Power Plug
The power plugs used in Singapore are of the three-pin, square-shaped type.
Only universal plugs as shown below are applicable:
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Conference Schedule |
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All times and dates listed in the conference schedule are
in Singapore Standard Time (GMT+0800)
For more information on conference schedule, please click here.
How to get to Singapore Expo
For more information on how to get to Singapore Expo, please click here.
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Things To Bring |
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Clothing
- Casual Wear (shirts and jeans)
- Formal Wear (suit, tie & leather shoes)
- Sweaters/Jackets (Air-conditioned auditoriums may be chilly)
- Socks
- Sport Shoes/Slippers
Toiletries & Accessories
- Cap/Hat
- Sunglasses
- Perfume/Deodorant
- Umbrella (Recommended due to rainy season)
Others
- Passport
- Air Tickets
- Registration Confirmation Letter (Asia Conference 2008)
- Cash (Singapore Currency)
- Handphone Charger
- Laptop and Charger (There will wi-fi in the auditorium)
- Travel Adaptor (220 - 240v) 3-Pin Adaptor recommended
- Basic Personal Medication
- Camera and Batteries (optional)
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Click here to download Things To Bring list in PDF format |
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Click here to download Essential Guide in pdf format |
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