Currency 
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
US $1=SGD $1.67 (as of 6/15/05)

Tipping 
A 10 percent service charge is usually added to restaurant and taxi bills. If it is not, a 10 percent tip is acceptable.

Time Zone 
GMT + 8 hours

Telephone Codes
Country code: +65
City code by provider:
001  SingTel IDD
002  MobileOne IDD
008  StarHub IDD
012  SingTel FaxPlus (fax over IP)
013  SingTel BudgetCall
018  StarHub I-Call (voice over IP)
019  SingTel V019 (voice over IP)

Emergencies   
Police  999 
Fire/Ambulance  995

Private Hospital
Raffles Hospital 
6311.1555

Electricity
230V, 50Hz