Jeff Ngoi
Singaporean expat in China
Forum posts
44
Contacts
59
About me
Singaporean, Married with children
Lives in Shanghai
Speaks English, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese
Registration: 05 April 2014
Activity
Changing jobs and visa issue by Don_121
Dear all, I have a question please and would be very thankful if you could please help me. I would like to change my job in china, to do so, I need to cancel my current contract. I am wondering what would happen to my z visa? Will my current ...
Hi Darius, you have to submit your resignation letter (from current employer) as well. Read More
Singaporean Family moving to Shanghai by jsnzye
Hi, I took up a job in Shanghai and will be relocating my whole family from Singapore in April 2017. Wanted to connect with existing Singaporean families living in Shanghai and hope to understand more on the challenges and things to look out for ...
Hi, I am Singaporean and have been living in Shanghai for a few years. Let me know if you require any assistance. Jeff Read More
Help with Shanghai schools for British family by Ally pally
We are moving to Shanghai in January and trying to work out which is the best school to send 3 kids too? So far it's down to Dulwich College and YCIS as I know of two people who have children there. Please can anyone advise or share their ...
Hi Ally pally, there are several nice condominiums in the Lujiazui area (Pudong) which you can consider. It is very convenient with subway, shops, banks, etc., and somewhat central between the eastern and western part of greater Shanghai. Even if ... Read More
How to move my British pension to China? by chloewright89
Hey as my previous post stated i am looking to move to China, what have British expats done with their pensions? and how do i move it across to China?
Hi Chloe, If you have plans to retire outside the UK, you can transfer the money out and invest it with an offshore provider under the " Qualified Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes" (QROPS). You cannot take out the money for other ... Read More
Moving to Shanghai tomorrow and looking to make new friends by MikeMcG
Hey everyone, My name is Mike and I'm due to move to Shanghai tomorrow (and in all honesty that terrifies me) I'm moving for work reasons and, until I get on my feet out here, I will be leaving my partner and our 6 year old daughter back in ...
Hi Mike, Welcome to Shanghai! My workplace is quite near to South Huangpi Road; contact me if you have time for coffee/lunch. Also, I organize lunch and Pools/Foosball with a group of foreigners (mostly from US/Canada & Europe); do join us if ... Read More
Pension and how it works for a British Expat by ryanadams
I am a British Expat i was bit confused with regards to how it works with your pension as an Expat. Any information on how to best go about it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Hi Ryan, If you intend to go back, just continue to contribute to your pension. However, if you don't, then you can transfer it out and invest it with an offshore provider under the Qualified Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes (QROPS). You ... Read More
New to Shanghai, looking to meet people! by Aktina
hi all! my name is Aktina and I moved to Shanghai a few weeks ago. I am originally from Greece and have been living in Toronto and New York for many years before coming here. I work in the performing arts field, and I enjoy travels, movies, music ...
I live in Pudong (near Lujiazui) but office is in Puxi. My work schedule is very flexible. I play badminton and go for lunch+Pools/Foosball with foreigner friends in Puxi. Feel free to contact me if you are interested. We can organize similar events ... Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
Mike: I have translated her questions (about your case); please check your WeChat. Jeff Read More
Recommendations about hospitals for check up and birth? Suzhou by Sachru
Hello,I'm,moving to Suzhou and I'm almost 5 month pregnant. I don't know,the place any recommendations about hospitals for check up and birth?
Hi Sachru - Kowloon Hospital (Suzhou) and Benq Medical Center are good, too. Wish you all the best. Jeff Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
Hi Mike, I have spoken to her; you can wechat her*** and talk directly. Wish you a speedy recovery. Jeff Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
Mike: My friend says Dr. Liu is good. Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
Did not specifically ask, but I told her you are a foreigner (maybe can speak a little Chinese) and will contact her directly, and she says okay. Jeff Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
Hi Mike, try Dr. Liu 刘医, tel. 133-7182-9806. Recommended by a friend but I spoke to her over tel., she says she can help. Jeff Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine & boat to live on by danhazel
I am a US citizen coming to China in search of a Chinese Tradition Medicine doctor looking for a cure, or improvement at least, for my chronic fatigue syndrome. Since I am coming so very far (from my sailing catamaran in the Marquesas Islands, ...
NIngbo, I don't; sorry. However, if you don't mind, I can ask my friends whether they do Jeff Read More
Looking for friends in Shanghai by Schiestelcn
Hello Expats, future friends and humans My wife Suzana and I (Reinald) just relocated to Shanghai 2 weeks ago. We are trying to get somehow based in this enormous city, hitting all the obstacles a foreigner can possibly find :-). The language ...
Hi Reinald & Suzana, I have been here for 2 years but my wife & daughter has been here for 4. We are now living in Pudong (metro Line 2, near the river). I am a financial services adviser (offshore savings/investments, health & life ... Read More