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CDC Vouchers

FairPrice freezes prices of 100 daily essentials, doubles CHAS discounts

FairPrice's price freeze from April 9 to May 31 will include house-brand rice, oil, eggs, fresh and frozen pork and chicken.
FairPrice's price freeze from April 9 to May 31 will include house-brand rice, oil, eggs, fresh and frozen pork and chicken.

‘Unprecedented’ energy disruption from Middle East war: Govt announces support measures

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the effects of the US-Israeli crisis are likely to intensify in the weeks ahead and persist for some time to come.

Nearly $1b in extra help for S’poreans amid rising costs, Govt to do more if needed: Jeffrey Siow

About 2.4 million Singaporeans will now get between $400 and $600 in cash in September 2026.
About 2.4 million Singaporeans will now get between $400 and $600 in cash in September 2026.

Commentary

Budget 2026: CDC vouchers tell only half the story about giveaways

Recent one-off disbursements may have created that a new era of indiscriminate helicopter money has begun in Singapore. The reality is hardly the case.
Recent one-off disbursements may have created that a new era of indiscriminate helicopter money has begun in Singapore. The reality is hardly the case.

Budget 2026: Goodies Singaporeans will get – from CDC vouchers to LifeSG credits for children

Ranging from CDC vouchers to a one-off special payment to ease cost-of-living pressures, the various initiatives will benefit individuals across different walks of life.
Ranging from CDC vouchers to a one-off special payment to ease cost-of-living pressures, the various initiatives will benefit individuals across different walks of life.

Budget 2026: 11 highlights from PM Wong’s speech

In his Budget 2026 speech in Parliament, PM Wong laid out plans to tackle a range of issues, from cost-of-living concerns to helping Singapore businesses expand overseas.
In his Budget 2026 speech in Parliament, PM Wong laid out plans to tackle a range of issues, from cost-of-living concerns to helping Singapore businesses expand overseas.

$500 CDC vouchers for all Singaporean households in Jan 2027

The $500 of CDC vouchers will be split equally between participating heartland merchants and hawkers, and participating supermarkets, as with past tranches.
The $500 of CDC vouchers will be split equally between participating heartland merchants and hawkers, and participating supermarkets, as with past tranches.

PM Wong unveils $155b Budget with nationwide AI push, more support for firms and families

The latest Budget – the first in the Government’s new term – comes at a time of profound global change, said PM Lawrence Wong.
The latest Budget – the first in the Government’s new term – comes at a time of profound global change, said PM Lawrence Wong.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Temporary or permanent relief? The future of CDC vouchers

Relying on CDC vouchers might cushion soaring inflation, but ensure we consider if these support measures are truly fiscally sustainable in the long run.
Relying on CDC vouchers might cushion soaring inflation, but ensure we consider if these support measures are truly fiscally sustainable in the long run.

Nearly $4 billion worth of CDC and SG60 vouchers spent in last four years

In the latest round, every Singaporean household can claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers from Jan 2.
In the latest round, every Singaporean household can claim $300 worth of CDC vouchers from Jan 2.

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