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My spouse and I earn over $1,700 a month but still hesitate to have children amid Hanoi's high living costs

My spouse and I earn over $1,700 a month but still hesitate to have children amid Hanoi's high living costs

My spouse and I are still hesitant about having a child, given the high cost of housing and daily living in Hanoi, despite earning an average monthly income of about VND45 million (US$1,711).
I can no longer bear the cost of living in Hanoi despite earning over $1,300 a month

I can no longer bear the cost of living in Hanoi despite earning over $1,300 a month

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

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
Eateries in Singapore, world's second most expensive city, close as costs rise, spending falls

Eateries in Singapore, world's second most expensive city, close as costs rise, spending falls

Singapore's well-known food scene has been battered by closures in the past year, affecting low-cost hawker stalls, mid-sized operators and Michelin-star restaurants, who say costs are rising and consumers are spending less.
April 10, 2025 | 04:28 pm 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
90% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

90% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

Nearly 90%, or 1.2 million, of Singaporean households have claimed the S$300 (US$220) worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers launched earlier this month to help with daily expenses.
January 23, 2025 | 08:54 pm PT
Three hours in a US hospital cost me over $14,000

Three hours in a US hospital cost me over $14,000

I experienced stomach pain after eating and had to be hospitalized for three hours for emergency treatment. My medical bill came out to US$14,385.
January 7, 2025 | 03:44 pm PT
Over 60% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

Over 60% of Singaporean households have claimed $220 vouchers from cost-of-living support scheme

More than 60% of Singaporean households have claimed the S$300 (US$220) in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, which help alleviate living expenses, within two days of their launch.
January 6, 2025 | 03:41 am PT
Singaporean households receive $220 vouchers to help with cost-of-living challenges

Singaporean households receive $220 vouchers to help with cost-of-living challenges

All Singaporean households can claim S$300 (US$220) in Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers starting Friday to help with daily expenses.
January 3, 2025 | 01:09 am PT
Singaporeans to receive up to $440 in cost-of-living support next month

Singaporeans to receive up to $440 in cost-of-living support next month

Some 2.9 million Singaporean adults will get a one-time cash payout of S$200-600 (US$148-446) next month to help ease cost-of-living pressures.
November 15, 2024 | 12:21 am PT
Top Australian universities to raise tuition fees for 2025

Top Australian universities to raise tuition fees for 2025

Australia's top 10 universities are set to charge between AUD$26,500 and AUD$113,000 (US$17,778 - 75,823) for the upcoming academic year, depending on the program of study.
October 19, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
Singaporeans to receive US$300 in cost-of-living support next month

Singaporeans to receive US$300 in cost-of-living support next month

Eligible Singaporeans will receive S$200-400 (US$152-304) next month as part of the government's measures to help with the rising cost of living.
August 15, 2024 | 01:14 am PT
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