Mandatory For Employees To Get Vaccinated

This is going to be the NEW normal as COVID-19 is here to stay forever.  I believe Singapore and the rest of the world will follow soon as there are no other alternative if you want to keep the economy going.   

People looking for jobs would need to be vaccinated first and this measure will be mandatory even for entry into malls or other places.

Its a matter of time only unless a country wish to bankrupt its own economy.

In the News:

NEW YORK: Big tech companies are making it mandatory for employees in the United States to get COVID-19 vaccinations before entering campuses, as the highly infectious Delta variant of the virus drives a resurgence in cases across regions.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/big-tech-companies-only-vaccinated-employees-google-facebook-15322396

Singapore National Day Present

Despite the setback by returning to Phase-2 heighten alert, Singapore vaccination program is on track.

Without mass vaccination, closing and re-opening will be disruptive to many businesses and if they can't operate properly and generate profits, there is going to be more job losses.

Government money is not infinite and many other countries government are already reluctant to continue closing their economy despite the surge in COVID cases.   

Hope Singapore can hit 90% vaccination before year end so that our economy can run smoother and mouth can be feed. 

Mars Look Like The Dessert

If you don't tell me this is photo is from Mars, I would have thought it was taken from a dessert.

The China Rover that was sent to Mars reminds me of the animation movie Wall-E.

Interestingly, there are similarities in this world, even for humans.

https://english.cctv.com/2021/07/19/ARTIXMmaq24Whh0CCDCSqvlM210719.shtml

Ba Ba Black Sheep

No matter how good a government or corporate system is, there are always some clever black sheep businesses that can thinks of ways to beat the system.

This is what happens to the recent KTV lounges COVID surge.  I believe its the KTV boss that pay men to sponsor Vietnam females as their boyfriends so that the ladies can fly to Singapore.  The main money spinners are the those sexy Vietnam ladies which attract men who can splurge their money on.

The loop holes are closed now and there maybe other loop holes businesses may exploit.  Anyway, it is always been cats and mouse race for generation, so can't be help.

Be safe everyone.

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-covid-19-cases-july-17-2021

Passengers Trap in Cruise Ship Again

 I am afraid to board cruise ship during this COVID-19 times as I always believe that EVERY HUMAN BODY are different and no matter how good the test is, somehow, certain people with COVID can still go in undetected.  

Do not blame the test system or the vaccine as COVID mutate and testing and vaccine need to be constantly keep up to speed.

The issue is COVID auto mutate but testing and vaccine can only be improve if someone gets the new mutation variant.  Furthermore, medical improvement requires testing and time.  So, it is not that easy as what many people think as COVID will always be one step ahead.  It seem that we need to learn how to co-exist with COVID.

Stay safe and be well.

https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/passengers-share-what-it-was-cruise-ship-after-passenger-linked-ktv-covid-19-cluster

Spam Call Got No Limit

Nowadays, almost every week I would receive a spam call or whatsapp job ads offering.

Normally, I would hang up and press report it as Illegal Spam on my Samsung phone.

For the whatsapp job ads offering, I will also press report as spam and tick block.  

Phishing spam is a multi-million dollars industry, it will never disappear, we just have to be very careful before answering or clicking any suspicious link.

The following whatsapp is from my friend, do share it around to create awareness.

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Very Very Urgent ...

Please pass this message to your family and friends NOW.

People have been receiving calls from

       Tel: +375602605281

       Tel: +37127913091

       Tel: +37178565072

       Tel: +56322553736

       Tel: +37052529259

       Tel: +255901130460

or any number starting from +371 +375 +381

These guys only ring once and hang up. 

If you call back,they can copy your contact list in 3sec and if you have a bank or credit card details on your phone, they can copy that too...

   +375 code is for Belarus.

   +371 code is for Lativa.

   +381 Serbia.

   +563 Valparaiso.

   +370 Vilnius.

   +255 Tanzania.

Don't answer  or Call back.

Also, Don't Press 

#90  or  #09

on your Mobile when asked by any caller. 

It's a new trick which is use to access your SIM card, make calls at your expense and frame you as a criminal.

URGENTLY FORWARD this message to as many friends as you can to stop any intrusion!!

Separate eScooter Cycling Path

Walking on pedestrian path are getting dangerous.  Singapore should start thinking about a separate path for e-Scooter/Cyclists as there are more errant users nowadays.

There is an increase usage by delivery riders from Food delivery services like Food panda, Grab Food and Deliveroo.  

Many young e-Scooter still like to zoom at HIGH speed and many even REMOVE their license plate.  They are playing cat and mouse with LTA.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/where-cyclists-belong-roads-pedestrian-paths-new-survey-rules-15177052

Don't Be Surprise To Get More Product Live Streaming

You often get live streaming notification from Shopee and Lazada and its the current bandwagon how product sells.

Entertainer like Wang Lei and others are highly paid celebrity that sells through live streaming.  Live streaming sells better than the traditional TV ads.

So be prepared for more live streaming notification from your phone.

https://www.asiaone.com/china/how-chinas-influencer-factories-mint-new-online-stars-e-commerce

Pandemic Hobby That Makes Money

One thing in common is that many of the hobbyist learn their skills through YouTube Tutorials.  

YouTube can be a place where you waste your time in or a place where you can learn a new skill and profits from it.   

Its your time its your choice.

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/covid-19-pandemic-hobby-making-money-etsy-15138692

HSBC Advance Credit Card Replace by Everyday Plus Cashback

Received this SMS from HSBC Retail:

HSBCSG: With effect from 2 Aug 2021, Advance Credit Card 1% Bonus Cashback will be replaced by HSBC Everyday+ Cashback. Details can be found at hsbc.com.sg/adv

Then I went to their website to get myself updated to their latest changes.  Seem like HSBC up the monthly spending limit again.

Here's how you can earn up to 3.5% cashback.  Their 3.5% cash back is calculated after the amount of $2000 SGD which mean:

$2000 x 2.5%

(Other Amount - 2000) x 1%

Banks are smarties right.  ;-)

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Monthly spend	Base Cashback2 view footnote 2	Maximum cashback per calendar month(cap)
SGD2,000 and below	1.5% cashback	SGD70
Above SGD2,000	2.5% cashback	SGD70

Earn 1% Bonus Cashback3 view footnote 3 when you:

Deposit a minimum of SGD2,000 in fresh funds to your HSBC Everyday Global Account monthly; and

charge 5 transactions to your HSBC Advance Credit Card monthly
Maximum cashback per calendar month at SGD300