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The news caught many Punggol residents off guard. One of Singapore’s better-known socially conscious hawker operators is stepping away earlier than expected — and it raises questions about what’s next for hawkers and diners alike. Timbre + Hawkers has confirmed it will stop managing One Punggol Hawker Centre on Aug 14, 2026, ending its tenancy … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS InvoiceNow becomes compulsory for new GST-registered businesses from 1 April 2026. Firms that ignore the rule risk GST de-registration, fines, and rejected GST claims. Early setup is low-cost or free for most SMEs — no need expensive systems. Most Singapore SMEs still send invoices the familiar way: PDFs over email, WhatsApp screenshots, sometimes … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) continues in 2026 to support lower-income Singaporean workers. Payouts combine cash support + CPF contributions to help now and in retirement. No application needed for most employees; self-employed must declare income and contribute MediSave. If you’re earning a lower income in Singapore, this is one scheme you really shouldn’t … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore extends support for senior workers through part-time re-employment. Employers can receive up to S$125,000 in grants for retaining seniors aged 60 and above. The scheme now runs until 31 December 2027, giving companies more time to plan. If you’re running a business in Singapore and still relying on experienced older staff, this … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS GST Voucher 2026 brings stronger cost-of-living support for selected Singapore households Lower-income adults and seniors see higher effective payouts compared to 2025 Cash, MediSave, and U-Save benefits are more tightly targeted to inflation impact Groceries, utilities, healthcare, even hawker meals — all creeping up. For many Singaporeans, the question isn’t luxury spending anymore, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households will continue receiving cost-of-living support in 2026 through cash payouts, CDC vouchers and utility rebates. Most families get up to S$800 in CDC vouchers, plus Assurance Package cash and U-Save rebates. Relief is automatic for most people — but expiry dates and eligibility checks matter. That’s why the Government’s ongoing cost-of-living … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS WIS payments in 2026 depend mainly on age, income, CPF records, and property ownership. Employees qualify mostly automatically, while self-employed persons must declare income and pay Medisave. Earn above S$2,500 or miss key declarations, and you may lose your WIS entirely. WIS isn’t something you want to guess wrongly. One small detail — … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore households may receive up to S$300 in CDC Vouchers in 2026. Most people lose vouchers due to missed deadlines or not knowing how sharing works. Simple tracking and family sharing can help you keep every dollar. If you’ve ever realised your CDC Vouchers expired without being used, you’re not alone. Every year, … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS From January 2026, eligible seniors get government-matched MediSave top-ups. Top up S$1,000, receive S$1,000 free — up to S$5,000 over five years. CareShield Life payouts also grow faster, easing long-term care costs for families. From January 2026, Singapore is rolling out two healthcare upgrades that directly affect how seniors pay for medical and … Read more
KEY HIGHLIGHTS In 2026, Singapore seniors can get up to S$3,000 in CPF matching from the government under MRSS. MRSS gives real CPF money, while RSTU focuses on tax relief and CPF LIFE provides lifelong payouts. For most retirees, MRSS delivers the highest guaranteed return among all CPF schemes. Among all the CPF schemes available … Read more
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