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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 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 Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) 2026 helps Singapore parents cut monthly student care costs significantly. Eligible families can receive up to S$290 per child every month in government subsidies. For many households, SCFA reduces student care fees by more than half — worth applying. Student care fees are quietly becoming one of the … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singaporeans aged 40+ can get monthly cash support while training or reskilling Up to S$3,000 per month for full-time courses, plus new part-time option from 2026 Lifetime support capped at 24 months under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme For many Singaporeans in their 40s and 50s, taking time off to study can feel risky. … Read more
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 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 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 Early 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster with matching-numbers 4.2L engine. Just 50,000 believed-original miles with 10 years of careful ownership. Desirable Series 1.5 specification combining classic looks and improved drivability. The 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster is one of them. Even today, its proportions stop people mid-step. Long bonnet. Tight cockpit. A shape that still … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS MOM extends the Part-Time Re-employment Grant until 31 Dec 2027. Employers get S$2,500 per senior worker aged 60 and above. Grant supports flexible work and part-time roles for older workers. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has confirmed it is extending the Part-Time Re-employment Grant (PTRG) by another two years, all the way until … 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
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