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Singapore Celebrates 60 Years: Adults Eligible for $468 in Anniversary Vouchers to Support Local Businesses

Singapore marks its 60th anniversary by offering adults $468 in SG60 vouchers to spend at local businesses, with over 915,000 seniors already claiming theirs. The initiative promot...

Singapore Leads Asia in Affordable Housing: A Closer Look at the 2025 Home Attainability Index

Singapore's HDB apartments are the most affordable in Asia, with a median price 4.3 times the median annual household income. The 2025 Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index highlig...

Singapore Tops Global Rankings as the Priciest City for the Wealthy in 2025

Singapore has been named the most expensive city for the wealthy in 2025, leading in luxury item prices and experiencing significant cost increases in various sectors. The Global W...

Singapore Launches $78,000 Business Adaptation Grant to Counter US Tariffs Impact

Singapore introduces a $78,000 Business Adaptation Grant to help companies, especially SMEs, adjust to US tariffs. The grant supports export-oriented and manufacturing businesses w...

Singapore Announces Generous Cash Payouts and MediSave Top-Ups for Over 1.5 Million Eligible Citizens

Singapore is set to provide cash payouts of up to S$850 and MediSave top-ups for over 1.5 million eligible citizens, including seniors, as part of the GSTV scheme adjustments to re...

Singapore Boosts Family Support with $390 Credit for 750,000 Children and Youths in July

Singapore announces a $390 credit for 750,000 children and youths to ease education and living expenses, part of Budget 2025's household support measures. Credits will be distribut...

Singapore Boosts Household Support: Over 950,000 Homes to Get Up to $150 Utility Rebates

Over 950,000 Singaporean households will receive up to $150 in utility bill rebates and additional S&CC rebates next month, part of government efforts to ease cost-of-living pressu...

Singapore Boosts Household Support with $380 Vouchers Amid Rising Living Costs

Singaporean households can now claim $380 vouchers to ease living costs, usable at heartland merchants and major supermarkets, part of the government's ongoing support scheme initi...

Singapore Boosts Household Support with $380 Vouchers Amid Rising Living Costs

Singaporean households to receive $380 in vouchers as part of a government initiative to support citizens facing rising living costs. The vouchers can be used at local businesses a...

Singapore Ranks 4th Globally in Wealth: Home to 333 Centi-Millionaires and 30 Billionaires

Singapore is the 4th wealthiest city globally, home to 333 centi-millionaires and 30 billionaires, with a 62% growth in millionaires over the past decade. It trails only Tokyo in A...

Singapore Raises Alarm Over US Tariffs: Economic Growth Forecasts at Risk

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of the serious risks posed by the US's new 10% universal tariff on Singapore's trade-dependent economy, with potential revisions to 2...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Rigid 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of serious risks to the country's trade-dependent economy due to the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, potentially leading to...

Singapore PM Warns: US's 10% Universal Tariff Could Derail Our Trade-Dependent Economy

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns that the US's new 10% universal tariff could severely impact Singapore's trade-dependent economy, with potential revisions to growth ...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Non-Negotiable 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister warns of serious risks to the trade-dependent economy from the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, with potential revisions to 2025 growth forecast...

Singapore Faces Economic Uncertainty as US Imposes Rigid 10% Universal Tariff

Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warns of serious risks to the nation's trade-dependent economy due to the US's non-negotiable 10% universal tariff, potentially leading to ...

Singapore's Working Seniors to Enjoy a Generous Boost: $300-$750 Bonus for Retirement Savings This Month

Singapore's working seniors eligible for a $300-$750 bonus to their retirement savings this month, part of the Earn and Save Bonus initiative to enhance financial security for thos...

Singapore Leads Southeast Asia in Millionaire Count: A Closer Look at Wealth Distribution

Singapore leads Southeast Asia with 9,674 high-net-worth individuals, thanks to its pro-business policies. Globally, the U.S. tops the list, highlighting the ongoing trend of wealt...

Singapore Announces Major Changes to Work Permit Policies for Foreigners Starting July

Singapore is set to remove the employment period cap for foreigners with work permits, raise the maximum employment age, and expand the list of eligible jobs. These changes aim to ...

Singapore Allocates Nearly $7.5M in Grants for Coffee Shop Toilet Upgrades and Cleanliness

Singapore is investing nearly $7.5M in grants to improve coffee shop toilet cleanliness and maintenance, offering up to 95% coverage for renovations and deep cleaning contracts. Th...

Singapore's US$600 Vouchers: A Temporary Relief Amid Rising Costs, Says PM Lawrence Wong

Singapore introduces the SG60 package, offering up to SGD800 to citizens to combat rising costs. PM Lawrence Wong emphasizes long-term strategies over temporary relief, focusing on...

Singapore Fresh Graduates See Salaries Rise Above $3,300 Despite Falling Employment Rates

Singapore's fresh graduates are earning more than $3,300 monthly, but full-time employment rates have fallen, according to a 2024 survey. The health sciences sector saw the steepes...

Singapore's Cost-of-Living Support Scheme: 90% of Households Claim $220 Vouchers Amid Economic Challenges

Singapore's CDC Voucher Scheme sees 90% household participation, offering S$220 vouchers to manage living costs and support local businesses affected by the pandemic. Over S$132 mi...

Singapore Announces US$220 Cash Bonus for Eligible Senior Citizens to Boost Financial Security

Singapore introduces a US$220 cash bonus for senior citizens under the Assurance Package Seniors’ Bonus, aimed at those with limited property and income. This initiative, part of a...

Singapore's Real Estate Giant Launches Exclusive Condo Project in Toa Payoh

City Developments launches The Orie, a 777-unit condo project in Toa Payoh, offering units from SGD1.28 million. A collaboration with Frasers Property and Sekisui House, it's the f...

Singapore's Cost-of-Living Support Scheme: Over 60% of Households Secure $220 Vouchers

Over 60% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from a government support scheme aimed at easing the cost of living and supporting local businesses affected by the pa...

Singapore Boosts Households with $220 Vouchers Amid Rising Living Costs

The Singaporean government is distributing $220 vouchers to all households to help with the rising cost of living. These vouchers, part of the CDC voucher scheme, can be used at ha...

Singapore Commuters Face Slight Fare Increase: What You Need to Know

Singapore announces a 6% increase in public transport fares, with adults paying 7 cents more per ride. Seniors, students, and low-wage workers with concession cards face only a 4-c...

Singapore's Non-Oil Domestic Exports Surge in November, Defying Expectations

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports grew 3.4% in November, driven by electronics sector. Non-electronics exports declined, with major drops in pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. ...

Singapore's Private Home Sales Surge to 11-Year High in November

New private home sales in Singapore hit an 11-year high in November, driven by pent-up demand and multiple project launches. Developers sold 2,557 units, the highest since March 20...

Top 10 Asian Cities for Expats to Work in 2024: Singapore Leads the Pack

Mercer's annual survey ranks Singapore as the top city in Asia for expats to work in 2024, followed by Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka-Kobe, Nagoya, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai, Taipei, and Abu...

Singapore Households See Income Surge Outpacing Expenses: A Detailed Look

The 2023 Household Expenditure Survey shows Singapore households' income grew faster than expenses, with average monthly income rising 4.1% annually to SGD15,473. Government suppor...

Singapore Emerges as Billionaire Haven: 47 New Arrivals in 2024

A UBS report reveals that 47 billionaires relocated to Singapore in 2024, bringing their collective wealth to US$155.5 billion. The influx highlights Singapore's appeal as a safe h...