Singapore households will face significantly higher electricity bills from 1 July to 30 September 2026 after the regulated electricity tariff increased by 17%, reflecting the full impact of higher global natural gas prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. The latest tariff revision marks one of the largest quarterly increases in recent years and
Singapore households and businesses are being advised to prepare for higher electricity costs in the months ahead following the latest announcement from energy authorities. While electricity tariffs have already increased this quarter, officials have indicated that consumers could face even steeper price hikes later in 2026 as global energy market pressures continue to build. The
Singapore’s inflation numbers just delivered something markets were not expecting: a pleasant surprise. Core inflation — one of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) most closely watched indicators — cooled to 1.4% in April, down from 1.7% in March. Economists had actually expected inflation to rise. For many Singaporeans, that may sound like technical economist
Singapore heads into Budget 2026 with a stronger economic backdrop than many expected just months ago. Ahead of Budget Day, the Government upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 2 to 4 per cent, up from an earlier estimate of 1 to 3 per cent. At the same time, the latest Household Income Trends
S$5.3 million. Pause for a second. That’s the average net wealth of the top 20% of Singapore households. For many people, this number sounds so big it feels almost abstract — something that belongs to another world, another income bracket, another reality. It’s easy to look at it and think: This has nothing to do
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Dear readers, in today’s Singapore, the rising prices of everyday essentials, especially food, make it increasingly important to find ways to save money. Meals are a daily necessity, and even small savings can add up significantly over time. Learning effective hacks to cut costs while maintaining quality of life is not just smart—it’s essential. I
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Life in Singapore is shiok in many ways – great food, safe streets, efficient transport. But let’s be real: the cost of living here is not what it used to be. Kopi that used to be $0.90 can now hit $1.60, cai png portions getting smaller, and don’t even get us started on housing and
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The Prive Group Closure: A Symbol of Singapore’s 2025 F&B Crisis The year 2025 has been brutal for Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) industry. The shockwaves include the announcement of the Prive Group closure, a name synonymous with upmarket dining and breezy café culture. On August 31, 2025, the group shuttered all its restaurants, including
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Dear readers, I recently completed watching the entire series of “On the Red Dot: Hustle in My HDB”—a heartwarming and inspiring documentary by Mediacorp that spotlights everyday Singaporeans turning their Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats into spaces of entrepreneurship. As I watched each episode, I felt deeply moved—not only by their grit and determination
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Dear readers, in recent weeks, the climate has become increasingly scorching, with temperatures soaring to levels that are hard to ignore. Not only have the days become uncomfortably hot, but the nights have also lost their cool, making sleep a challenging endeavour. The previous months allowed me to sleep peacefully without the need for air-conditioning;