Singapore is consulting the public on a major overhaul of the COE system. One proposal would merge Category A and Category B into a single passenger-car COE category. After bidding for the same prevailing COE price, buyers could then receive a rebate or surcharge based on the car model’s median O

Singapore is making a serious push to strengthen its stock market. MAS recently announced another S$1.45 billion allocation under the Equity Market Development Programme, bringing total allocations to S$5.4 billion across 14 asset managers. The full programme size is S$6.5 billion. There’s

Some welcome cost-of-living relief for Singapore households. 🇸🇬 From 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2026, the regulated household electricity tariff will fall to: ⚡ 28.59¢/kWh before GST Previously it was: ⚡ 31.91¢/kWh That works out to a 10.4% reduction. For an average 4-room HDB household, the

CPF rates remain unchanged for Oct–Dec 2026. 🏠 OA — 2.5% p.a. 💰 SA — 4% p.a. 🏥 MA — 4% p.a. 👵 RA — 4% p.a. Eligible members can also earn additional interest, meaning part of their CPF savings may effectively earn up to 6% p.a. The Government has also extended the 4% SMRA interest-rate

The latest Singapore workplace-safety data is eye-opening. Platform workers recorded: 92.1 fatal + major injuries per 100,000 workers Compared with: 🏗️ Construction — 24.1 🏭 Manufacturing — 28.4 And among 44 serious platform-work cases, 37 involved delivery services. A large majo

If you’re already planning to order food, book a hotel, buy groceries or shop before September ends, check these first. 🍔 GrabFood + DBS/POSB S$4 off S$40 Code: DBSFOODSG 🚗 Grab Group Rides Up to 15% off 🛒 GrabMart Pickup 18% off Code: MARTPICKUP18 🏨 Agoda + DBS/POSB 15% off eligi

Before paying full price for your next hotel buffet, check your credit card privileges first. Some current DBS/POSB examples include: 🍽️ Café Mosaic — selected 1-for-1 buffet offers 🥘 Plate — selected 1-for-1 buffet offers 🍤 Seasonal Tastes — 50% off every 2nd diner 🦀 Beach Road Kitchen —

Singapore’s latest labour market numbers are giving a mixed picture. In Q2 2026: 4,620 workers were retrenched, up from 3,830 in Q1. More importantly, the percentage of retrenched residents who found another job within 6 months fell from: 60.7% → 54.9% So yes — for some workers, find

If you keep seeing headlines about US Treasury yields rising but don’t really understand why it matters, this is the simple explanation. The US: 📈 10-year Treasury yield: ~5.20% 📈 30-year Treasury yield: ~5.48% Long-term yields have reached levels not seen in around two decades. At the

If you’ve ever felt Singapore blue-chip stocks were too expensive to start with, this change may help. From 5 October 2026, selected SGX-listed stocks priced above S$10 and up to S$100 will move from a 100-share standard lot to a 10-share standard lot. Example using DBS at around S$77: Bef

DBS/POSB cardholders: this one is worth saving ✈️ DBS is currently running Half-priced Holidays, where different 50% travel deals drop on different days of the week. Think: - Mon Trip.com - Tue Expedia - Wed Cathay Pacific - Thu Traveloka - Fri AirAsia - Sat Klook - Sun Agoda But don’

MAS just released its latest Financial Stability Review — and one risk stood out: 🤖 What happens if the AI investment boom suddenly slows? MAS stress-tested Singapore companies against a severe scenario involving an AI investment pullback. The results: 📉 Up to 30% revenue shock 📈 Up to

Did you receive your September 2026 Cost-of-Living payment yet? 💰 More than 2.4 million Singapore Citizens are eligible for the Enhanced Budget 2026 Cost-of-Living Special Payment. Here’s the quick breakdown: • $400–$600 cash payout • Amount depends on YA2025 Assessable Income + your home’s

Sea reportedly told its Singapore employees that MariBank would become its “mandatory” salary-crediting bank from October. Would you be okay with your employer deciding where your salary goes? A, B or C? 👇 #marketbitessg #moneytoksg #salary #savingsaccount #singaporenews

Gold has fallen more than 20% from its 2026 peak, leaving many investors wondering whether this is the right time to buy. In this carousel, we explain: ✔ Why gold prices dropped ✔ What's driving the market ✔ Latest forecasts from Goldman Sachs, UBS, OCBC and JPMorgan ✔ Why many analyst

DBS crossed $70 for the first time, while OCBC and UOB also ended the week at record highs. 🏦📈 For the week: 🔴 DBS: +5.7% to $70.45 🔴 OCBC: +8.46% to $27.43 🔵 UOB: +10.12% to $44.38 So why are Singapore bank stocks rallying? Analysts highlighted strong wealth management momentum and att

Singapore's regulated electricity tariff has risen by 17% to a record 34.78¢/kWh. But why are some electricity retailers offering plans that are much cheaper? In this carousel, we explain: ⚡ Why electricity bills increased ⚡ Why retailers are offering lower fixed-price plans ⚡ Whether

If you've ever wondered why new launch condos are often much more expensive than resale condos, this is worth understanding. One topic that's frequently discussed is the Progressive Payment Scheme (PPS). In this post, we explain: 🏗️ What PPS is 💰 Why buyers like it 🏢 Why developers

Singapore's housing market moved in different directions in Q2 2026. According to the latest flash estimates: 🏠 Private home prices rose 0.5% 🏢 HDB resale prices fell 0.3% It's also the second consecutive quarter that HDB resale prices have declined. Which parts of Singapore&

The Japanese yen has fallen to a record low against the Singapore dollar, meaning S$1 can now buy more yen than before. Good news for Japan travellers, but it also means higher import costs for Japan. Here’s what Singaporeans should know before exchanging yen. #JapanTravel #JapaneseYen #S