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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 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
The Ministry of Manpower reports and market surveys suggest that labor demand will soften somewhat compared to 2025, but strong opportunities will still exist in technology, health, and green sectors. Net Employment Outlook came down to 15%, which is the lowest in four years, but analysts are indicating that this change does not show a … Read more
Just imagine, you are looking at your bank account or voucher app and there are extra funds that appear just in time for daily expenses, utilities, or even a tiny party. In 2025, this government support came as a nice surprise for millions of Singaporeans. Budget 2025 and the current Assurance Package, which were the … Read more
Think of the festive season impending. With Christmas lights a-twinkling, reflecting off all parts of the city, the family putting up or planning the tree, and cookbooks out for preparation-this is when you think of rising grocery bills, power rates, and day-to-day costs. Surely, millions of loving people in Singapore will celebrate a very Merry … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Subaru STI will unveil three Japan-only special editions at Tokyo Auto Salon. WRX, Levorg and Impreza receive subtle STI upgrades rather than full performance overhauls. These 2026 models focus on design, chassis tweaks and exclusivity, not extra power. STI fans have something new to look forward to this January. Subaru Technica International has … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Unemployed Singaporeans can receive up to S$6,000 while job hunting and upskilling Payouts depend on active job search efforts, not automatic handouts Support lasts up to 6 months and is capped by your previous salary The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme 2026 gives involuntarily unemployed Singaporeans up to S$6,000 — not just as relief … Read more
Can you believe waking up in the morning and seeing in your SMS box that extra money has been deposited in your bank account just in time to buy some groceries or pay for medical expenses? So this was the reality for hundreds of thousands of seniors in Singapore just at the beginning of 2025 … 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
Picture walking into your bank account in time for the year-end festivities to discover multiples of cash cre1dited straight from the government. Right now, millions of Singaporeans are embracing this practical helping hand in the form of money, coupons, and rebates meant to alleviate the stress caused by high living costs. Explaining the Support Schemes … Read more
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