Business, Utility and Gov Scheme
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Centrelink payments, medicine costs, and Medicare rules change from 1 January 2026 Some households will see higher payments, cheaper PBS medicines, and more childcare support Overall impact depends on your benefits, healthcare use, and family situation The new year isn’t just about fireworks and fresh starts. From 1 January 2026, a long list … Read more
If you’re living in Singapore right now, you don’t need anyone to tell you this: life feels expensive. Groceries cost more. Utility bills keep creeping up. Healthcare? That’s a worry many families quietly carry. $850 GST Voucher 2026 Singapore So when people hear about the $850 GST Voucher 2026 Singapore, the first question is simple … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Several Australian banks lifted term deposit rates again this week Some long-term rates now sit well above what most savers expected in 2026 Top returns hit 4.70% p.a., but conditions matter Over the past week, multiple banks pushed rates higher, with a few smashing previous “best on market” levels tracked by Savings.com.au. This … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Many Singapore seniors may qualify for up to S$900 but don’t realise it. Adult children can legally help check payouts using Singpass with consent. Besides the Senior Bonus, other benefits may be paid in the same year. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, there’s a very real chance your parents didn’t … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Most Singapore employees can expect a 4% salary increase in 2026. Almost 98% of companies plan to raise pay, despite economic uncertainty. Logistics, aerospace, and manufacturing roles see the strongest wage growth. Good news for working Singaporeans: pay packets are likely going up again next year. According to the latest salary outlook, most … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Platform workers in Singapore will receive cash support in 2026 to offset higher CPF deductions Payouts of up to S$1,000+ help cushion take-home pay while CPF savings grow PCTS eases the transition as CPF rates move closer to employee levels If you’re a Grab driver, food delivery rider, or freelance courier, 2026 is … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Eligible Singaporeans can receive up to S$1,200 in cash payouts in 2026 Payout amount depends on income level and property ownership Money is paid automatically, mainly via PayNow (NRIC-linked) Rising grocery bills, utilities creeping up, transport costs not coming down — honestly speaking, most Singaporeans are feeling it. That’s why the Government has … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS A US oil company has confirmed a major offshore oil discovery near southern Vietnam. Estimates suggest recoverable reserves could exceed 430 million barrels, one of ASEAN’s largest in two decades. The find may help Vietnam reduce oil imports as industrial demand keeps rising. This is not a small discovery that gets forgotten after … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore will roll out stricter Work Permit rules from 2026, affecting levies, quotas, wages, and welfare. Employers face higher costs but clearer compliance standards; workers get better protection. Preparation is not optional — poor planning can lead to fines, hiring bans, or permit suspension. From 2026, Singapore is tightening its Work Permit framework … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households can check CDC and SG60 voucher balances online in under 1 minute. No Singpass, no app download, and no password needed at all. All vouchers are digital and tracked automatically once you open the official SMS link. Still wondering how much CDC or SG60 voucher balance you have left? You’re not … Read more