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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 A major global data centre operator is considering a Singapore REIT listing. The potential IPO could raise over S$1 billion, driven by AI infrastructure demand. If it goes ahead, the listing could land in Singapore as early as 2026. This is the kind of news that makes Singapore investors sit up straight. AirTrunk, … 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 Singapore households spent nearly S$4 billion in CDC and SG60 vouchers over four years. More than 97.7% claim rate shows strong take-up, mainly for daily food and essentials. Every household can now claim S$300 in CDC vouchers, valid until 31 Dec 2026. Nearly S$4 billion. That’s how much Singapore households have spent using … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore seniors can get a dollar-for-dollar CPF matching grant under MRSS. Up to S$2,000 per year, capped at S$20,000 lifetime, fully backed by the Government. Combined with CPF interest of up to 6% p.a., this can significantly boost monthly retirement payouts. Most Singaporeans know CPF is the backbone of retirement here. What fewer … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore home loan rates are at their lowest levels since 2022. Further rate cuts in 2026 are possible, but likely to be small. Many homeowners are refinancing or switching from HDB to bank loans to save thousands. Mortgage rates in Singapore have quietly slid to three-year lows, and homeowners are finally feeling some … 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
KEY TAKEAWAYS Trump wants to send $2,000 “tariff dividend” checks to Americans in 2026. The money would likely need Congress approval and may be smaller than promised. No checks are guaranteed yet — this is still a proposal, not a law. Trump $2000 tariff dividend checks in 2026: Former President Donald Trump has been floating … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Major money changes hit ATO, Centrelink, Medicare and super from 1 January 2026 Cheaper medicines, higher Centrelink payments and tighter tax compliance ahead Some Aussies gain instantly, others need to prepare now to avoid surprises A stack of quiet but powerful money changes kick in on the same day — affecting Centrelink payments, … Read more
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