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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...

Singapore's Labour Market Sees a Surge in Resident Employment in Q3 2024

After a previous drop, resident employment in Singapore rose again in the third quarter of 2024, as the country's labour market continued to expand, according to the Ministry of Ma...

Singaporeans to Receive Up to $440 in Cost-of-Living Support Next Month

Singaporeans will receive up to $440 in cost-of-living support next month, depending on their assessable income and the number of properties they own. This payout is part of the As...

Singapore Civil Servants to Receive 1.5 Months Bonus Amid Economic Growth

Singapore's Public Service Division announced that civil servants will receive a year-end bonus of 1.05 months' salary, bringing the total bonus for the year to 1.5 months. The inc...