Lower Prices That Last At Giant

The pandemic has led to unprecedented economic contraction and retrenchment. In a pandemic-ravaged economy, a new normal has emerged whereby most households are looking to tighten their purse strings and demand for low-priced everyday essentials take utmost priority. During unprecedented times of changes and challenges, shoppers are looking for consistency and certainty when shopping for groceries.

However, promotions at supermarkets are often fleeting and short-lived. It has become a daily battle to figure out where and when has the best deal. Furthermore, these promotions can sometime lead to impulse buys and unintentional hoarding which is unhealthy for shoppers’ wallets. Fret not, Giant presents “Lower Prices That Last” so shoppers can now shop smarter without planning their lives around promotions.

Lower Prices That Last at Giant

Giant has dropped prices of hundreds of Singaporeans favourite brands/essentials. It is committed to keeping them at “everyday low price” for a long time so that customers need no longer wait for sales nor constantly monitor for promotions. These savings will make a ‘Giant’ difference in customers’ grocery bills in the long run. Here are some examples of Lower Prices That Last:

Grocery Staples

  1. Cabbage Vegetable Oil 2L ($4.30, price before $5.65)
  2. Ibumie Mi Goreng 5packs ($1.80, price before $2.35)
  3. Lee Kum Kee Panda Oyster Sauce ($3, price before $3.70)
  4. Gold Kili Traditional Kopi O 20 x 20g ($2.20, price before $2.70)
  5. OSK Japanese Green Tea 50 x 2g ($5, price before $6.95
  6. Dove Shower Beauty Nourishing 1L ($5.90, price before $9.70)
  7. Top Detergent Powder Anti Bacteria 5.5 Kg ($9.80, price before $13.55)

Fresh

  1. Minced Pork ($0.90/100g, price before $1.29/100g)
  2. Golden Pomfret (2 for $6, price before 2 for $11)
  3. China Fuji Apples (5 for $2.50, price before 5 for $3.95)
  4. Assorted Leafy Vegetables Chyesim, Kangkong, Spinach (3 for $2, price before 3 for $2.70)

For more items, check out LOWER PRICES THAT LAST on LPTL catalogue. These prices will stay low today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next quarter…and maybe even longer!

Other Exciting Changes And Offerings

All these changes are part of Giant’s transformative refresh that comes with a brand-new look and coupled with new offerings across the board that will excite and delight Giant’s customers! Changes rolled out are improved lightings, cleaner stores, neater navigation and new designated zones such as:

$1 zones for bargain hunters

Decked-up general merchandise area with home & living appliances, electronics and even tableware.

Snack World featuring a whole range of your favourite snacks – ranging from super healthy to indulgences for you and your family

World of Food featuring the best curated products from all around the world, now that we can’t travel.

Guardian Store-in-Store – 1st ever integration for our customers to have the best health and beauty range

Giant’s 100% Freshness promise ensures that shoppers will always get the freshest fruits, vegetables, seafood and meats or you can get them exchanged!

Not forgetting shoppers can always look forward to the warm, authentic service across all touchpoints when shopping at Giant.

Little Things Makes a Giant Difference

Every little savings counts and you can achieve that with “Lower Prices That Last” on hundreds of your grocery essentials at Giant. It is Giant’s long-term commitment to deliver everyday low prices that last. It seeks to be consistent in delivering a ‘Giant’ difference in all that it does by offering fresh value, variety and convenience for Singaporeans to lead a better life!

Stand to win Giant Vouchers from 1 Oct till 22 Nov by playing the “Lower Prices That Last” game! The more items you catch, the higher you score. Be the top 3 scorers of each round to win $100 Giant vouchers!

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Singapore Airlines will not be offering a ‘flight to nowhere’ after reviewing factors

Singapore-Airlines cabin crew with masks

Were you anticipating Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) ‘flight to nowhere’? While some may treat it as a joke, others are dying to get on a plane, even if it means landing back on home ground. That’s why earlier in August, Taiwan’s EVA Airlines offered something similar on a Hello Kitty-themed plane. It was definitely a well-received ‘getaway’ for some grounded travellers.

But we’ve just received news that SIA will not go ahead with their ‘flight to nowhere’ plan following a review of factors. This includes environmental implications and financial viability.

“An idea for a one-off short tour flight, or a ‘flight to nowhere’, was also initially considered but not pursued after the review,” said SIA.

With that said, the public can instead look forward to a range of new experiences launched by SIA. Discover Your Singapore Airlines is the theme behind the airline’s latest curation with these activities:

  • Restaurant A380 @Changi
  • Inside Singapore Airlines
  • SIA@Home
Restaurant A380 @Changi
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Image Credits: Singapore Airlines

From Oct 24 to 25, SIA’s A380 will be welcoming diners. If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience on the world’s largest passenger aircraft, don’t miss out on dining onboard with SIA. You may choose your cabin classes accordingly.

Try out the signature international Singapore Airlines dishes or enjoy the best dishes from their Peranakan menu, specially designed by local chef Shermay Lee. Your meals will come with two complimentary alcoholic drinks and free flow of other beverages.

If you want to get a rare behind-the-scenes look at private access areas and explore SIA’s award-winning interiors furnished by renowned international designers, sign up for their exclusive pre-dining tour! Limited slots are available.

Other perks include limited-edition souvenirs and exclusive shopping discounts. For more information on Restaurant A380 @Changi, click through the link to view.

Inside Singapore Airlines
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Image Credits: Singapore Airlines

Just for two weekends, specifically Nov 21 to 22 and Nov 28 to 29, SIA will be opening their doors to give the public a rare inside look of its SIA Training Centre. You will gain insights over 70 years of SIA heritage. Also, here’s your chance to witness for yourself how SIA’s iconic cabin crew uniform and cabin products have evolved over the years.

Those who’ve always been curious about SIA’s training program will be able to take a look at how their training is conducted. The tour will also feature the latest cabin products and flight simulators.

Peeps who are bringing kids along will be glad to know that there are complimentary craft activities. Engage with hands-on activities prepared for you like shaping balloons into animals and making your own batik roses.

Head over to this link for more details.

SIA@Home
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Image Credits: Singapore Airlines

Prefer to dine comfortably at home instead? SIA’s got you with SIA@Home. You can order a home-dining experience for two created by world-renowned International Culinary Panel chefs. Pair it with your choice of wine or champagne.

For the perfect re-creation of SIA’s First Class or Business Class experience at home, you may want to purchase the all-inclusive package. It comes with the exquisite tableware and luxurious amenities one can expect onboard SIA flights.

Click here to view their dining packages.

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Special tourist visa to Thailand will be available from October

Bangkok scenery

Foreign tourists will be able to visit Thailand soon with a special long-stay visa amid COVID-19. Termed as the special tourist visa (STV), it will become available from October to Sep 30 next year. This is part of the government’s efforts to boost the economy, especially the tourism sector.

STV holders will be able to stay in Thailand for 90 days. They may extend the visa twice at a cost of 2,000 Baht (S$87) each time.

Here’s what you need to know about the STV.

STV aims at tourists with spending power

One must be willing to undergo a 14-day quarantine period upon arrival in Thailand. But before that, STV holders must arrange their own trip to Thailand either by a chartered plane or a private aircraft.

Bruno Huber, general manager of Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok, rightly points out, “Private or purpose-chartered flights would be too prohibitively expensive and greatly reduce the number of potential guests. A functioning and attainable commercial flight solution is integral towards any success.”

How to apply?
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Image Credits: roots.sg

Those who have both the time and money to spare can apply for the STV with a travel agent. The travel agent will in turn work with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in order to obtain approval from the Thai foreign ministry.

In the application form, applicants must state their Alternative State Quarantine hotel in Thailand for the compulsory 14-day quarantine upon arrival. Currently, there are 74 such hotels nationwide – 69 in Bangkok and 5 in Phuket, Burirum, and Chonburi.

In addition to the above, they will also need to list down their flight details, state their post-quarantine accommodation, and purchase medical insurance for their stay in Thailand. The insurance should have a minimum coverage plan worth USD100,000 (S$137,000).

Upon successful application, a Certificate of Entry (COE) to Thailand will be issued. Applicants can collect the COE from the Thai embassy in their country.

Preparing for travel and arrival

Before travelling, individuals must obtain a fit-for-travel health certificate and a medical certificate stating they are free of COVID-19. The certificate should be issued no longer than 72 hours before departure.

Upon arrival, one will have to go through a health screening. If tested positive for COVID-19, they will be admitted to the local hospital. If all is well, they may proceed straight to their chosen quarantine facility.

STV holders can travel in Thailand after serving their quarantine. But they will need to install a COVID-19 contact tracing app before they can go about their daily activities.

Tourism operators and hotels rejoice with concerns
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

Image Credits: anantara.com

Daniel Simon, general manager of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, said that all visitors going to Thailand will help to stimulate the hotel sector. This will in turn help support suppliers from fisherman and farmers to tour guides and small businesses.

“The Thai government’s planned special tourist visa programme is a step in the right direction, but we look forward to more measures which will quickly, but safely, open the kingdom to international travellers once again,” he added.

Pichanan Kongchana from Roast8ry Lab, a café in Chiang Mai, shares that while she believes this scheme would help improve the economy, she’s also concerned about safety.

“We want tourists to visit,” Pichanan said. “But I want the government to issue them some sort of document they can show to us. This way, we won’t have to be worried.”

As of Sep 25, Thailand has carried out 977,854 COVID-19 tests nationwide, according to a spokesperson of the COVID-19 Situation Administration Centre. The country has reported more than 3,500 cases of COVID-19 and 59 deaths. At the time of writing, 117 patients remain in hospitals.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G Available For Pre-Order On Shopee From 1 Oct 20

Be the first to get your hands on the latest Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G and more attractive deals!

Samsung has announced a new lineup to their flagship Galaxy S20 smartphones. Dubbed the Galaxy S20 for fans, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G smartphone, was specially designed for those who want it all. Packed with features made for a wide spectrum of fans, this smartphone is set to cater to all your photography, gaming and drama-watching needs.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform, gamers can now enjoy the experience of gaming in real time, while streams and video calls come through clearly. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G also features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and FullHD+ resolution, that will deliver excellence at an affordable price. It comes with a 4,500 mAh battery that has superb battery performance enough to power up your smartphone for the entire day, with a single charge.

Pricing and availability

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G smartphone comes in 128GB and 256GB storage capacities and will be available in three exciting and dynamic colours. This high performing  series will be retailing at $1,098 and $1,168 for the 128GB and 256GB models respectively.

The smartphone will only officially be available for sale from 16th October onwards. So if you’re looking to be one of the first few to get your hands on the latest Samsung gadget, you will definitely want to get headstart and preorder the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G on Samsung’s official store on Shopee from 1 October (10:00am) to 11 October (11:59pm).

Top Deals For Samsung Fans on Shopee

The Ultimate Samsung Fans

Want to prove that you’re the ultimate Samsung fan? Be the first 200 to register your interest on Shopee, and mark your calendars from 1 October (10:00am) to 3 October (11:59pm) to be one of the first to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G! Customers who do both will snag a $50 voucher with no minimum spend to use at the Samsung Official Store on Shopee on their next purchase. To top it off, you will also get to enjoy early access to this new gadget with Shopee’s promise to deliver your new Galaxy S20 FE 5G by 12 October, otherwise get a $100 Shopee voucher for future purchases at the Samsung Official Store on Shopee.

* Terms and conditions apply. Do note that the $1 deposit will be refunded by the 31th October in the form of 100 Shopee coins.

Fastest Fan

We know you are as excited as us and can’t wait to get your hands on the latest gadget. Well, if you are fast enough to pre-order the new Galaxy S20 FE 5G from 1 October (10:00am) to 3 October (11:59pm), Shopee will fulfill your order and deliver your new smartphone by 12 October, 11:59pm, or receive a $100 Shopee voucher!*

*Terms and conditions apply. Valid for use at Samsung’s official store on Shopee

Existing Fans

A true Samsung fan would probably have already owned a couple of Samsung products. If you have previously purchased a Samsung mobile phone, tablet or wearable from Shopee, you will be entitled to receive 2,000 Shopee Coins (worth $20) when you pre-order the new Galaxy S20 FE 5G from 1 October (10:00am) to 11 October (11:59pm).

Become a Fan

If you’re not already a Samsung fan, this exclusive giveaway might just make you a convert! Simply pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G from 1 October (10:00am) to 11 October (11:59pm), and stand a chance to walk away with a Galaxy Watch Active 2 for free! This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss.

The deals just keep coming with the launch of this latest Samsung smartphone on Shopee. If the listed promotions are still not enough to get you hooked, the pre-order of the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G will also entitle you to a pair of Galaxy Buds+ worth $268 for free. Fastest fingers first – get yours while stocks last!

Click here to find out more!

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You can now get a Nespresso Coffee Machine for $1

Bring home a new Nespresso Coffee Machine for just a dollar

If you love a cup of freshly brewed coffee every morning, check this out.

Nespresso, one of the best-known household name for espresso machines and coffee capsules, is offering customers a chance to own their popular coffee machines for just $1.

Here’s how it works:

To enjoy the offer, customers have to subscribe to their 12-month plan at either S$35/month, $45/month or a $85/month plan and pay just $1 for their coffee machine.

Monthly Subscription Plan

Currently, they are offering 3 types of monthly plans:

  1. Innisia Coffee Machine Plan: $35 per month + $1 Coffee Machine
  2. Essenza Mini & Milk Plan: $45 per month + $1 Coffee Machine
  3. Lattissima Touch Plan: $85 per month + $1 Coffee Machine

You might be wondering what the monthly fees are for, since there must be a catch right? Well, no, you are not paying for the coffee machine via some-form-of-installment but rather the monthly fees comes as a credit to your Nespresso account for you to spend on any Nespresso product including the coffee capsules.

For example in a $35 per month plan, you get 35 Nespresso credits for you to spend on Nespresso.com, at selected Nespresso boutiques (ION, Takashimaya, Raffles City, Vivocity) or via their 24/7 toll-free hotline. Credits can be used on any Nespresso product including coffee and accessories.

What this means is that you can take this as you are paying for just the supply of the coffee capsules. (and you get a coffee machine for $1) Well, you can’t brew a coffee without the coffee capsules anyway right?

If you don’t use your Nespresso credits, it can be accumulated for up to 6 months for future purchase, say for example, you need to take a short holiday.

What happens if you cancel the plan?

Should you decide that Nespresso subscription is not for you anymore, you can cancel it at any time by calling the Nespresso 24/7 Customer service at 800 852 3525 (toll-free). If you cancel your subscription within the 7 days cooling-period, the cancellation fee is waived.

Should you cancel the subscription plan within the 12-month period, you need to pay a cancellation fee of $150 for the Inissia Plan, $190 for the Essenza & Milk Plan and $470 for the Lattissima Touch Plan. (perhaps to prevent people from taking advantage of the plan)

After the 12 months term, the coffee machine is yours to keep! There is no cancellation fee if you cancel after the 12-month term.

The Nespresso Subscription Plan will be automatically renewed (i.e. you continue to pay the Monthly Fee each month), and will continue until you cancel it. To thank you for being a loyal subscriber, Nespresso will offer 10% additional credit on top of your plan when you renew your plan for another 12 months, i.e. if your plan is $35, you will receive $38.50 credits in your account.

This is a good offer if you continue to subscribe to the plan after 12 months.

Paying $35 a month which you can buy enough coffee pods is the perfect excuse for you to buy something you have always been eyeing for and it will definitely make coffee drinking at home more convenient!

Click here to find out more on nespresso.com.

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