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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Budget 2026 support in Singapore goes beyond cash handouts — access and eligibility matter more. Households, workers, and SMEs can still tap GST, ComCare, Workfare, and SkillsFuture help in 2026. Most benefits are targeted, not automatic — checking and applying early makes a real difference. Cash payouts make headlines every Budget season. But … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Eligible Singapore households can get a S$60 Public Transport Voucher in 2025 Voucher helps offset recent bus and MRT fare increases Redeem easily via SimplyGo app or MRT kiosks before March 2026 If you’ve heard about the S$60 Public Transport Voucher (PTV) but don’t know whether you qualify or how to use it, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS US retirees will receive a 2.8% Social Security increase in 2026, but higher Medicare costs will eat into it. Monthly healthcare deductions rise, even as prescription drug spending finally gets capped. Workers get higher retirement contribution limits — useful for Singaporeans with US income or assets. For Americans — including Singaporeans with US … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will stop new Work Permit (Performing Artiste) applications from 1 June 2026. MOM found widespread misuse involving syndicates and non-operating nightlife outlets. Existing permit holders can stay until expiry, but businesses must plan alternatives. If you’ve ever chatted with an uncle at a Kopitiam about how nightlife rules keep changing, here’s another … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore woman shocked by a S$903.61 dental bill for a routine visit at Jurong Point. Dentist allegedly assumed insurance was unlimited, resulting in disputed charges. Case has been reported to authorities, with clinic now conducting an internal review. A simple dental appointment turned stressful for a Singaporean woman after she was quoted a … 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 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 Subaru STI will unveil three Japan-only special editions at Tokyo Auto Salon. WRX, Levorg and Impreza receive subtle STI upgrades rather than full performance overhauls. These 2026 models focus on design, chassis tweaks and exclusivity, not extra power. STI fans have something new to look forward to this January. Subaru Technica International has … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Unemployed Singaporeans can receive up to S$6,000 while job hunting and upskilling Payouts depend on active job search efforts, not automatic handouts Support lasts up to 6 months and is capped by your previous salary The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme 2026 gives involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans up to S$6,000 — not just as relief … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore’s economy expanded by 4.8% in 2025, beating earlier expectations Growth was driven by AI-related demand, resilient global trade, and delayed US tariffs Government signals major policy refresh, with key changes expected at Budget 2026 Singapore ended 2025 on a stronger note than most expected, with the economy growing by 4.8%. That’s a … Read more
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