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From Malaysia to Germany: 10 countries where international students are heading beyond the Big Four

From Malaysia to Germany: 10 countries where international students are heading beyond the Big Four

As the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia tighten visa rules and raise financial barriers, international students are increasingly looking elsewhere.
Where in Southeast Asia can you live comfortably for the least money?

Where in Southeast Asia can you live comfortably for the least money?

Singapore police warn of scam promoting cost-of-living aid vouchers on Instagram, Telegram

Singapore police warn of scam promoting cost-of-living aid vouchers on Instagram, Telegram

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million, driven by foreign workers

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million, driven by foreign workers

Singapore's population grew 1.2% in June compared to a year ago, hitting a new high of 6.11 million, government statistics released on Monday showed.
September 29, 2025 | 04:19 pm PT
Singapore families with 3 or more children can get US$780 credits for household expenses

Singapore families with 3 or more children can get US$780 credits for household expenses

Families with at least three Singaporean children will get S$1,000 (US$780) in credits for each third and subsequent child aged one to six through a government scheme to offset household expenses, starting Wednesday.
September 10, 2025 | 12:02 am PT
Thailand commuters to enjoy $0.62 flat fare across all electric trains

Thailand commuters to enjoy $0.62 flat fare across all electric trains

Starting Oct. 1, Thailand commuters will pay just 20 baht (US$0.62) for any electric train ride under a new government flat fare policy.
August 19, 2025 | 03:42 pm PT
Singapore to remove online listings of vouchers meant to help with cost of living

Singapore to remove online listings of vouchers meant to help with cost of living

Singapore’s community development councils (CDCs) plan to collaborate with e-commerce sites to remove listings of vouchers intended to ease cost-of-living pressures.
August 8, 2025 | 07:48 pm PT
Over 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive cash payouts of up to $670 in August

Over 1.5 million Singaporeans to receive cash payouts of up to $670 in August

Over 1.5 million eligible Singaporeans will get cash payouts of up to S$850 (US$670) under the Goods and Services Tax Voucher (GSTV) scheme next month.
July 7, 2025 | 03:35 am PT
Singaporean adults can claim up to US$630 one-off vouchers this month to celebrate city-state’s 60th anniversary

Singaporean adults can claim up to US$630 one-off vouchers this month to celebrate city-state’s 60th anniversary

Singaporeans aged 60 and above can each claim S$800 (US$630) worth of SG60 vouchers starting July 1 while those aged 21-59 will get S$600 later this month to mark the country's 60th year of independence.
July 1, 2025 | 07:34 pm PT
73% of single Vietnamese workers can't afford to marry or have kids

73% of single Vietnamese workers can't afford to marry or have kids

Low wages are forcing millions of young Vietnamese workers to delay marriage and children, a new survey shows.
June 30, 2025 | 07:58 pm PT
Singaporean households can now claim $380 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

Singaporean households can now claim $380 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

Every Singaporean household can claim S$500 (US$380) worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers starting Tuesday to help alleviate living expenses.
May 13, 2025 | 03:17 pm PT
Singaporean households to receive $380 in vouchers next month as cost-of-living support

Singaporean households to receive $380 in vouchers next month as cost-of-living support

All Singaporean households can each claim S$500 (US$380) worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers starting May 13 to help manage costs of living.
April 16, 2025 | 12:21 am PT
Singaporean adults to get up to $600 cash vouchers for city-state’s 60th anniversary

Singaporean adults to get up to $600 cash vouchers for city-state’s 60th anniversary

Singaporeans aged 21 and above will each receive S$600-800 (US$450-600) in the form of SG60 vouchers to mark the country's 60th year of independence.
February 23, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Singapore households to receive $600 vouchers to help ease rising cost of living

Singapore households to receive $600 vouchers to help ease rising cost of living

All Singaporean households will each get S$800 (US$600) in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers to ease rising costs as part of the city-state’s 2025 national budget.
February 19, 2025 | 03:58 am PT
Family saves over $600 monthly thanks to Hanoi metro

Family saves over $600 monthly thanks to Hanoi metro

Pham Duc of Hanoi relocated with his family to the suburbs to escape the worsening traffic congestion and commute to work by metro, a move that now saves them VND16 million (US$640) a month.
January 26, 2025 | 05:00 am PT
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