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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
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
At the end of 2025, the giants of the Singaporean banking world—DBS, OCBC, and UOB—are standing sturdy, having relied on robust inflows of wealth and disciplined cost management to navigate a terrain blighted by rate cuts and geopolitical shifts. In the perspective of investors, 2026 weighs with cautious optimism. For most of the banking pad, … 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 Major road law changes roll out across Australia from 2026. AI cameras, lower urban speed limits, and tougher licensing rules are coming. Drivers who don’t adjust could face higher fines and more demerit points. The way Australians drive is about to be watched more closely than ever.From AI-powered cameras to lower speed limits … 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 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 No federal stimulus checks or IRS relief payments are approved for January 2026. $2,000 tariff and DOGE dividend proposals remain ideas — not funded programs. Only confirmed payouts are military bonuses already authorized in late 2025. Social media is buzzing again. Claims about January 2026 stimulus checks, surprise IRS direct deposits, and even … Read more
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