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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 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
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Several government vouchers and credits will expire soon if unused. Up to S$1,400 per household could go to waste if missed. Most schemes can be claimed in minutes using Singpass. End of the year in Singapore usually means clearing leave, clearing pantry snacks — and now, clearing unused government vouchers. If you haven’t … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling rises to S$8,000 from Jan 2026 Older workers (55–65) get higher CPF contribution rates Take-home pay dips slightly, but retirement savings grow From 1 January 2026, CPF rules are changing again — and yes, this one affects a lot of working Singaporeans. If you earn above S$7,400 or you’re … Read more
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 HeyMax Card Maximiser now tracks UOB PPV & UOB Visa Signature bonus caps automatically No more manual tracking of messy sub-caps and minimum spend Huge quality-of-life upgrade for miles collectors in Singapore If you’re using the UOB Preferred Platinum Visa (PPV) or UOB Visa Signature, tracking bonus spend has quietly become a headache … 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 Singapore retail spending is expected to stay firm into 2026, backed by jobs and rising household wealth. Strong wage growth, lower mortgage costs, and investment gains are keeping wallets open. Retail sales could grow 3.5%–4%, even with fewer government handouts next year. If you’ve noticed malls staying busy and flights fully booked, you’re … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 6th-gen Toyota RAV4 Hybrid debuts globally with big design and tech upgrades Gets faster infotainment, bigger boot, and powerful hybrid setup India launch possible in 2026, with strong rivalry for Fortuner & CR-V The Toyota RAV4 is back, and this time it means business.The all-new sixth-generation RAV4 Hybrid has officially launched in Japan … 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
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