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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.
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

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

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
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
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
Quiz: Which city has the highest cost of living in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which city has the highest cost of living in Southeast Asia?

It costs US$1,123 per month, excluding rent, for individuals to live in this Southeast Asian country.
August 1, 2024 | 03:16 pm PT
Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

Quiz: Can you name the most expensive city in Asia?

The city is the most expensive destination in Asia to live in, often due to high housing costs and the price of imported goods.
June 9, 2024 | 03:04 pm PT
My husband gives me nearly $400 a month only despite jointly owning 2 houses

My husband gives me nearly $400 a month only despite jointly owning 2 houses

My husband retains his entire salary for himself and only gives me VND10 million (US$393) monthly for family expenses, despite our co-owning two houses that I purchased with my money.
May 28, 2024 | 05:29 pm PT
60% of manufacturing workers cut living expenses as incomes shrink

60% of manufacturing workers cut living expenses as incomes shrink

With incomes shrinking as factories cut production, workers have had to make changes to their lifestyle or work harder to make ends meet, according to a job search company.
August 6, 2023 | 11:48 pm PT
Hanoi most expensive place to live in Vietnam: study

Hanoi most expensive place to live in Vietnam: study

Hanoi remained the most expensive place to live in Vietnam for the fourth year in a row, followed by Quang Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City, a national study has found.
April 2, 2023 | 07:23 pm PT
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