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KEY HIGHLIGHTS CDC Vouchers in 2026 can be used for more than just groceries and meals. Many heartland hobby and creative stores accept CDC Vouchers quietly. Spending vouchers on personal development may give better long-term value. Most people treat CDC Vouchers as “use on groceries first, think later” money. Supermarkets, wet markets, hawker centres — … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Over 950,000 HDB households will receive U-Save and S&CC rebates in January 2026. Eligible families can get up to S$190 for utilities plus S&CC rebates, depending on flat type. Total support can reach up to S$760 in U-Save and 3½ months of S&CC rebates for FY2025–2026. Utility bills and town council charges add … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore workers will see higher CPF, pay bumps, and more leave starting 2026 Parents, mid-career switchers, youths, and older workers all benefit Overall impact: more take-home support, better job security, and long-term savings If you’re working in Singapore, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most worker-friendly years in recent memory. … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Meta is buying Singapore-based AI startup Manus to strengthen its AI agent push. Manus already generates strong revenue, giving Meta faster commercial returns. The deal puts Singapore firmly on the global AI map as Big Tech shops here. Meta acquisition Manus news: The social media giant Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Manus, … 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 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 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 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 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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