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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Australia is rolling out stricter road rules from 2026 with tougher nationwide enforcement. Fines jump sharply for speeding, phone use, and repeat dangerous driving. Penalties range from A$500 to A$2,000, with higher demerit point risks. From 2026, Australia is tightening road laws nationwide, with higher fines, faster licence suspensions, and stricter enforcement across … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS SNEF wants more flexible foreign manpower rules and stronger AI support in Budget 2026 SMEs face hiring freezes, rising costs, and uncertainty despite GDP growth Proposals focus on cost relief, senior workers, and practical AI adoption That’s the message from the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), which has submitted seven key recommendations for … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Keppel REIT raises S$886.3m via preferential offering to fund MBFC Tower 3 buy. Unitholders get new units at a discount of 96 cents per unit. Deal lifts Keppel REIT’s stake in MBFC Tower 3 to two-thirds. Keppel REIT confirmed it is launching a S$886.3 million preferential offering to fund a major acquisition at … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors can get dollar-for-dollar CPF top-up matching under MRSS in 2026 Government matches up to S$2,000 per year, capped at S$20,000 lifetime Risk-free way to boost CPF LIFE payouts with guaranteed government backing With daily expenses rising and people living longer, many retirees quietly worry whether their CPF savings can last. The … Read more
As 2026 begins, online discussions about a possible $2000 IRS direct deposit starting January 1 have surged across social media platforms, YouTube channels, and financial forums. With household budgets still under strain from high rent, rising food prices, and utility costs, many Americans are hoping for another round of federal relief similar to the stimulus … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Honda’s reborn Prelude has crossed 1,000 expressions of interest in Australia ahead of its launch. Strong early demand comes despite limited marketing and no confirmed pricing yet. Sales success will hinge on final pricing, hybrid appeal, and buyer follow-through. Even before order books are open, Honda Australia has recorded more than 1,000 expressions … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Centrelink has confirmed there is no $1,600 Christmas bonus for seniors in Australia. Viral posts and messages promising festive payments are linked to scam activity. No action is needed — legitimate Centrelink payments are only updated via myGov. Centrelink Denies $1600 Christmas Bonus : Over the past few days, many older Australians have … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 9 in Singapore as its new flagship electric SUV. Available in six- and seven-seat layouts with up to 620km of driving range. Prices start from $309,999, positioning it among the most premium EV SUVs here. Hyundai has wrapped up 2025 with the Singapore debut of the Ioniq 9, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Eligible seniors will receive a one-time CPF top-up of up to S$1,500 under the Majulah package No work required — designed for those with lower CPF balances, including homemakers Money goes straight into CPF in March 2025, with higher payouts later on That’s exactly where the Majulah Retirement Savings Bonus (RSB) comes in … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sembcorp closes a major India solar deal earlier than planned 300 MW operational asset adds immediate clean energy capacity S$246m deal funded without equity raise; shares stay flat at S$6.00 On Boxing Day, Sembcorp Industries confirmed it has completed a S$246 million solar acquisition in India — well ahead of its original timeline. … Read more
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