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KEY HIGHLIGHTS All Singapore households get S$300 CDC Vouchers from January 2026 Extra help comes via utility (U-Save) and S&CC rebates for HDB homes No application needed for rebates; vouchers claimed via Singpass If you’re living in Singapore, extra cash support is landing straight into your household — no guessing, no ballot, no lucky draw. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Japan raises interest rates to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995. The move signals the end of decades of ultra-cheap money from the BOJ. For Singapore investors, yen assets and Asia markets could see fresh volatility. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its key policy rate to around 0.75%, a level not … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Official S$2,500 lump-sum payout for all Singaporeans in 2026 Most adults will receive S$100–S$600 under the Assurance Package in December 2025 The “S$2,500” figure usually comes from adding multiple schemes over several years S$2500 Cash Payout 2026 Singapore: Government scheme that pays S$2,500 in one lump sum to every Singaporean in 2026. What … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Your CPF OA first S$20,000 earns up to 3.5% or 4.5% interest in Singapore Extra interest is paid into SA or RA, not left idle in OA Simple rule, but huge long-term impact on retirement savings Most Singaporeans know CPF OA earns 2.5% p.a.But the real story starts with the first S$20,000. That … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF changes kick in from 1 January 2026, affecting salaries and take-home pay in Singapore CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling rises to S$8,000, the final step in a multi-year increase Higher CPF rates for workers aged 55 to 65, with more savings going into retirement From 1 January 2026, both employees and employers in … Read more
Your 2026 tax bill might look very different — for better or worse. And most people won’t realise it until it’s too late. With a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, fresh ATO compliance funding, and updated tax rules kicking in, staying informed is no longer optional. Honestly speaking, this is one year where a little planning can … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Major road law changes roll out across Australia from 2026. AI cameras, lower urban speed limits, and tougher licensing rules are coming. Drivers who don’t adjust could face higher fines and more demerit points. The way Australians drive is about to be watched more closely than ever.From AI-powered cameras to lower speed limits … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Grab and ComfortDelGro platform fees will go up from 1 Jan 2026 in Singapore Hikes are linked to higher CPF contributions and worker protection rules Expect to pay up to S$1.30 per ride in platform fees If you take Grab or CDG taxis regularly, this matters.From 1 January 2026, platform fees are going … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Nissan has revealed the fourth-generation Navara worldwide. It packs a 201bhp turbodiesel, advanced four-wheel drive, and a tech-heavy cabin. Sales begin in early 2026, targeting buyers who want toughness with refinement. The fourth-generation Navara has been officially unveiled for Australia and New Zealand, with sales locked in for Q1 2026. It brings sharper … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Classic Defender V8 buyers can now match colours and trims from the latest Defender Octa. Five new exterior shades and fresh interior materials join the bespoke options list. It brings modern Defender Octa style to a hand-built classic icon. The Land Rover Classic has widened the customisation menu for its Classic Land Rover … Read more
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