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Civil Service 2026 Salary Adjustment: What It Means for the Singapore Economy

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The Civil Service 2026 salary adjustment may sound like an internal HR update, but it carries broader implications for Singapore’s economic trajectory. Around 22,000 civil servants will receive salary increases ranging from 2% to 9%, effective 1 August 2026. The adjustments follow a review by the Public Service Division to ensure public sector pay remains

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CapitaLand Investment–Mapletree Merger: Can It Create Singapore’s BlackRock? 3 Retail Investor Insights

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The CapitaLand Investment Mapletree merger rumours have sparked one big, seductive idea: Could this create “Singapore’s BlackRock”? It’s a powerful headline. It appeals to national pride. It suggests scale, dominance and global relevance. But for retail investors — the ones buying shares on SGX, holding REITs in their CDP accounts, or dollar-cost averaging monthly —

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Bitcoin vs Gold: How Crypto Broke a 12-Year Trend and What It Means for Investors

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For more than a decade, the comparison between Bitcoin and Gold has shaped one of the most important narratives in modern finance: digital gold versus physical gold. But in 2024–2025, analysts began sounding the alarm. The long-term Bitcoin-to-gold ratio — a metric that had trended upward for roughly 12 years — broke below its historic

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AI Investment Opportunities: 3 Smart Ways Singapore Retail Investors Can Look Beyond the Tech Giants

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If you’ve been investing over the past two years, you’ve probably felt it: the AI wave. Every earnings season, headlines revolve around trillion-dollar US tech giants. Their share prices surge. ETFs become increasingly concentrated. And many retail investors in Singapore are left wondering: Here’s the uncomfortable truth: when everyone is crowded into the same trades,

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Singapore Chinese New Year 2026: Prosperity, Prudence and Opportunities in Uncertain Times

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🧨 Happy Lunar New Year 2026! Happy Lunar New Year to all my readers! As we usher in the new year, may your homes be filled with laughter, your hearts with gratitude, and your portfolios with wisdom. Chinese New Year is always a time of renewal — a chance to reflect on the year behind

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How to Prepare for Chinese New Year 2026: Tips for Wealth, Health, and Luck in Singapore

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Happy Chinese New Year 2026! 🧧🔥As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we extend our warmest wishes to all our readers in Singapore. May this year bring you energy, courage, prosperity, and excellent health. The Fire Horse is known for its dynamic, adventurous, and determined nature—qualities that can inspire you to pursue your

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STI at 5,000: What Singapore Retail Investors Should Do Next

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The Straits Times Index (STI) breaking above 5,000 isn’t just another headline. For many Singapore investors, it’s symbolic. It means the local market has regained momentum. It means the banks are firing. And it means the Singapore stock market is once again part of global investor conversations. But here’s the real question: What should you

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CPF Life-Cycle Investment Scheme: 3 Practical Insights Every Singapore Retail Investor Should Know

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If you’ve ever looked at your CPF statement and wondered, “Should I just leave it alone or try to earn more?”, you’re not alone. The new CPF life-cycle investment scheme aims to answer that question for you — by automatically investing your CPF savings in a diversified portfolio that adjusts as you age. But is

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DBS and CapitaLand Investment Weaker Earnings Signal a Reality Check for the Straits Times Index

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The Straits Times Index (STI) delivered a bumper performance last year, rewarding investors who stayed invested through global volatility, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. Singapore equities once again proved their reputation as stable, dividend-paying, defensive assets in a turbulent global market. However, strong index performance often comes with a hidden risk: prices moving ahead

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