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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 CPF monthly salary ceiling rises to S$8,000 from Jan 1, 2026 Senior workers get higher CPF contribution rates and retirement sums Bigger CPF savings, but higher monthly deductions for some Singaporeans CPF is changing again — and this time, it will affect your monthly take-home pay and long-term retirement savings. From 1 January … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS First-time blood donor age limit in Singapore raised to 65 from Jan 2 Older first-time donors found to have fewer adverse reactions Move aims to secure blood supply as Singapore’s population ages Good news. From Jan 2, Singapore is officially raising the maximum age for first-time blood donors from 60 to 65. If … 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 Singaporeans can share feedback for Budget 2026 from 2 Dec to 12 Jan Views sought on jobs, business growth, seniors, and social support Feedback may influence Budget measures announced in Feb 2026 From 2 December to 12 January, Singaporeans are invited to share ideas and concerns ahead of Budget 2026, which will be … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Centrelink payments are increasing for JobSeeker and Age Pension recipients across Australia. Eligible Australians could receive A$30 to A$70 more per fortnight, applied automatically. The boost is part of cost-of-living relief, with no action needed from recipients. From late December 2025, Centrelink payments are increasing for JobSeeker, Age Pension, and selected allowance recipients. … Read more
From the rental rates in the CBD to the cost of supplies in a neighborhood Ang Mo Kio bakery, overheads are tight. But here is some good news that many bosses might overlook while busy managing the daily grind. If you are employing local staff aged 60 and above, the government is actually helping you pay their wages. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS CPF interest rates stay the same from 1 Jan to 31 Mar 2026. Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts continue earning 4%. Basic Healthcare Sum rises to S$79,000 from 2026. CPF interest rates from 1 January to 31 March 2026 will stay exactly where they are — and that matters for your savings, housing … 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 Gold and silver rebounded slightly after one of their sharpest sell-offs in years. Silver’s volatility stunned markets, swinging over 11% in a single day. Longer-term bullish targets remain intact despite near-term turbulence. If you thought precious metals only go up, Dec 29 was a sharp reality check. Gold and silver both suffered sudden, … Read more
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